Shipman & Goodwin attorney Julie C. Fay will present the session, “Legal Landscape: Today’s Hot Topics and Trends” at the 2018 Association of Independent Schools New England Annual Governance Conference. This session will review some of the emerging and recurring issues facing independent schools, including topics such as data privacy and protection, student mental health, campus security and new challenges related to the student use of e-cigarettes and vaping devices. As part of this discussion, she will review recent cases and discuss best practices for risk management.

When: November 1, 2018, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM EDT
Where: Four Points by Sheraton, Norwood, MA

The AISNE Governance Conference is a place for board members and senior school leadership to consider what the practice of great governance looks like, in service to schools, students and society. It’s a time to come together to share and learn, recognizing the support and power within the community of AISNE peer member schools. For more information and to register, visit AISNE’s Governance Conference event page.

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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.