is a partner with Shaw Perelson May & Lambert, LLP, where she regularly advises our clients in all areas of general counsel services, special education law and anti-discrimination law. Ms. Harris also represents school district clients at Education Law Section 3020-disciplinary proceedings, Section 75 civil service law hearings, PINS proceedings, State Division of Human Rights/EEOC proceedings, OCR investigations, labor arbitrations, Section 3214 student discipline hearings, and appeals before the Commissioner of Education. She is former president of the New York State Association of School Attorneys (2019-2020), and has 23 years of experience in all aspects of public school district legal representation. Ms. Harris is an adjunct professor for Bank Street Graduate School of Education and for Long Island University Teaching School Law and Special Education Law at their Westchester, Orange and Rockland County campuses. In addition, she lectures for the New York State School Boards Association, New York State Association of School Attorneys and the Mid-Hudson School Study Council. Ms. Harris earned her B.S. degree from Cornell University and her J.D. degree from Fordham University School of Law. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Dutchess County Women’s Bar Association and the National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys. Ms. Harris is admitted to practice in the courts of the state of New York, in federal court in the Southern District of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

is an attorney with Frazer & Feldman, LLP where he focuses his practice on special education law, including representation of school districts in due process hearings, CSE meetings for IEPs, 504 plans, settlements, and manifestation determination reviews. Prior to joining Frazer & Feldman, LLP, Mr. Levin worked as senior counsel and legislative director in the New York State Senate, where he negotiated, drafted and advised State legislators on budget bills, voting rights legislation, criminal law and criminal justice reform, and local government issues. He also worked as a staff attorney and team leader for the Special Education Unit of the New York City Department of Education (DOE), where he investigated, settled and litigated due process complaints under the IDEA on behalf of the school district. Mr. Levin also drafted appeals to the State Review Office on IDEA hearings, and chaired a committee focused on improving the unit's litigation practice. As team leader, he supervised attorneys in representing the district on IDEA claims for settlements and hearings. Mr. Levin earned his J.D. degree from Albany Law School and was the symposium editor of the Albany Government Law Review. He earned his B.A. degree in political science from Binghamton University. Mr. Levin is admitted to practice in New York and is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association.

is an attorney with Littman Krooks LLP, where she focuses her practice on special education, special needs planning and estate planning. She passionately advocates to obtain the appropriate supports and services for the unique needs of the individuals. Ms. Pal participates in CSE meetings to collaborate with school officials to ensure students are receiving programming and services tailored to help them make meaningful progress. However, when the collaborative approach is insufficient to obtain the student the support they require, she zealously represents students and their families in special education impartial hearings. Ms. Pal also represents parents in state review officer appeals and federal court matters. She eanred her J.D. degree from Brooklyn Law School in the two-year accelerated program. Ms. Pal is a Brooklyn Law Students for the Public Interest Fellow. She has interned for the NYC Department of Social Services and U.S. Attorney's Office Immigration department at the graduate level. Ms. Pal is admitted to practice in New York, Southern and Eastern districts of New York, and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

is an attorney with Thomas, Drohan, Waxman & Petigrow LLP where she focuses her legal practice on education, special education and labor law. She provides counsel to clients on various issues including student residency, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), policies, special education issues and student discipline. Additionally also representing boards of education in various labor negotiations. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Allison clerked for the Honorable Mary H. Smith of the Westchester County Supreme Court. She earned her undergraduate degree from Mount Saint Mary College (cum laude, Dean's list) and her J.D. degree Elisabeth Haub School of Law (cum laude, senior associate, Pace Law Review, Merit Scholarship, Dean's List, Pro Bono Scholar, student ambassador, student mentor). Ms. Allison is a member of the New York State Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in the State of New York and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York.

is an attorney with Thomas, Drohan, Waxman & Petigrow LLP where she focuses her legal practice on education and special education law, advising clients on a wide range of matters including student residency, student discipline, policy development, and data privacy. She also presents to schools on various topics including student discipline and special education compliance. With a strong foundation in advocacy and a commitment to excellence, Ms. Abrahall is dedicated to supporting schools in fostering safe, inclusive, and legally compliant learning environments. She earned her undergraduate degree from Binghamton University (magna cum laude, Dean's list) and her J.D. degree from Elisabeth Haub School of Law (cum laude, Merit Scholarship, Dean's List, Advocacy Executive Honor Board). Ms. Abrahall is admitted to practice in the State of New York.