On September 23, 2017, four Shipman & Goodwin attorneys will present sessions at the 2017 CAIS Annual Conference on Governance, a conference for trustees, heads, business managers and senior-level school administrators interested in governance.

Julie C. Fay and Morgan P. Rueckert will present the session, “Sexual Misconduct: Prevention and Response.”  This session will review the current legal landscape regarding allegations of sexual misconduct involving students, including an overview of Connecticut’s mandated reporting obligations and the impact that federal Title IX policies are having on the handling of investigations related to student-to-student sexual assault.  As part of this discussion, the presenters will focus on preventative steps schools should be taking as well as the range of appropriate responses to allegations if and when they might arise.

Bruce A. Chudwick and Linda L. Yoder will present the session, “Hot Topics and Legal Trends.”  This workshop will provide an overview of current legal topics impacting independent schools, including new legislation expanding background check requirements and the impact of key federal policy changes on topics such as overtime regulations, sexual assault investigations, and transgender individuals.  Other areas of discussion will include trends with enrollment contracts, accommodating students with disabilities under the ADA and risk management issues involving international travel.  Finally, this session will include discussion of important policy considerations related to professional boundaries such as those involving social media, use of personal vehicles and communications with students.

The CAIS Annual Conference on Governance is a conference for Trustees, Heads, Business Managers and Senior-Level School Administrators interested in governance. Featuring: Pat Bassett, Co-Founder, Heads Up Educational Consulting, President Emeritus, National Association of Independent Schools.  For more information and to register, visit the CAIS website or download a copy of the event program.

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Photo of Julie C. Fay Julie C. Fay

Julie is co-chair of Shipman’s Education Department, and a partner in the School Law Practice group, where she represents public and independent schools in a variety of special education and general education law matters, with a particular focus on issues relating to students…

Julie is co-chair of Shipman’s Education Department, and a partner in the School Law Practice group, where she represents public and independent schools in a variety of special education and general education law matters, with a particular focus on issues relating to students with disabilities, student discipline, confidentiality, school governance and policy. Julie frequently represents schools in administrative hearings, including expulsion hearings, special education due process hearings and related proceedings, and is often called upon to guide districts in drafting policies and administrative procedures in all education law areas. As part of her practice, Julie has conducted numerous professional development workshops for clients and other school organizations.

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Photo of Bruce A. Chudwick Bruce A. Chudwick

Bruce represents independent schools, colleges and universities and various public sector entities. His practice focuses on general legal matters, such as contract issues (e.g., enrollment contracts and enforcement) and liability issues (e.g., student activity and travel waiver forms).  A former certified public accountant…

Bruce represents independent schools, colleges and universities and various public sector entities. His practice focuses on general legal matters, such as contract issues (e.g., enrollment contracts and enforcement) and liability issues (e.g., student activity and travel waiver forms).  A former certified public accountant with Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers, Bruce is experienced in representing our independent school, college and university clients as counsel on their capital project and debt financings, either through the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority or with private capital sources.

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Photo of Linda L. Yoder Linda L. Yoder

Linda has more than 25 years of experience advising public and independent schools and colleges on education matters. Linda has worked with many school districts throughout the state on general education, litigation and special education matters. She currently focuses her practice in the…

Linda has more than 25 years of experience advising public and independent schools and colleges on education matters. Linda has worked with many school districts throughout the state on general education, litigation and special education matters. She currently focuses her practice in the areas of special education, investigations of discrimination claims including Title IX, sexual harassment or race discrimination, and representation of schools in administrative and court litigation matters involving such areas as First Amendment rights, student discipline, or contract disputes.

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