Three Shipman & Goodwin attorneys will present at the 2017 TABS Annual Conference, scheduled to take place November 30 – December 2, 2017 in Boston, MA.

Julie C. Fay and Melika S. Forbes will present the concurrent session, “Academic Support and Accommodations: Understanding the Law and Best Practices” on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  This presentation will explore best practices for determining accommodations and provide a discussion of the intersection between public and independent schools when it comes to accommodating students with disabilities.

William J. Roberts will present the concurrent session, “Safeguarding Data: Developing a School Data Privacy and Security Program” on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  Bill will discuss privacy of personal information as a growing risk management concern for educational institutions. His presentation will address the legal requirements that apply to schools and outline key risk mitigation strategies. His presentation will also discuss best practices for the development of a holistic school data privacy program, including recommendations on structure, policies and practices.

Focusing exclusively on boarding school issues, the TABS Annual Conference provides a professional development venue for heads of schools, marketing, admission, academic, residential life, diversity/multiculturalism and campus health professionals and other administrators. In addition to valuable networking opportunities in the heart of Boston, the 2017 Conference will feature concurrent sessions and pre-conference workshops by practitioners in schools and other leading national and international education experts.

For more information and to register, visit the 2017 TABS Annual Conference website.

 

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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.

Photo of William J. Roberts William J. Roberts

William Roberts is the Chair of Shipman & Goodwin LLP’s Privacy and Data Protection team. Bill is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Bill focuses his practice at the intersection of privacy, technology and…

William Roberts is the Chair of Shipman & Goodwin LLP’s Privacy and Data Protection team. Bill is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Bill focuses his practice at the intersection of privacy, technology and the law, and represents a wide range of public and private entities. He assists clients nationwide in navigating legal challenges with respect to regulatory compliance, governmental investigations, data breaches and complex contracting. Clients who seek Bill’s guidance range from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies.

Aside from helping his busy clients, Bill is a father and lifelong skier.

Bill’s complete biography can be found here.