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Student Bullying Lawsuits: 50 Mistakes Even Experienced School Law Attorneys Make

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5 hours 57 minutes
Philip Stern
Thomas Mayes
William Ashwell
Aimee Gibbs
Carolyn Duff
With Philip E. Stern from Taylor Law Group, LLC + 4 others
Recorded October 17, 2024
Product ID 99129

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Overview

Gain Student Bullying Litigation Insights From the Experts

Are you making a mistake that could cost your client their case? In this program, our seasoned practitioners identify all the wrong ways to handle student bullying claims, both from the claimant's and the defendant's perspectives. Review the importance of fully understanding laws governing student bullying, sidestep major settlement and trial landmines, and much more. Hone your expertise in student bullying cases - register today!

  • Discuss the top errors education law attorneys make when drafting pleadings.
  • Find out how to prevent costly discovery oversights.
  • Discover the dos and don'ts of mediation in student bullying disputes.
  • Avoid common mistakes made when taking depositions.
  • Uncover solutions to complex trial issues.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Mistake #1: Inadequate Understanding of Key Laws and Legal Definitions
  2. 6 Mistakes Attorneys Make When Preparing Pleadings in Bullying Cases
  3. 10 Errors to Avoid When Gathering Evidence and Conducting Discovery
  4. 6 Big Mediation Don'ts in Student Bullying Cases
  5. 8 Settlement Traps
  6. 6 Mistakes to Avoid At All Costs When Taking Depositions
  7. 8 Jury Selection and Voir Dire Missteps
  8. 5 Examples of Opening Statements and Closing Arguments Gone Wrong
  9. Legal Ethics Pitfalls to Avoid

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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  1. Mistake #1: Inadequate Understanding of Key Laws and Legal Definitions

    1. Key Federal and State Laws to Know
    2. Noteworthy Developments in State Laws
    3. Key Elements of a Student Bullying Lawsuit
    4. Case Law Update

  2. 6 Mistakes Attorneys Make When Preparing Pleadings in Bullying Cases

  3. 10 Errors to Avoid When Gathering Evidence and Conducting Discovery

  4. 6 Big Mediation Don'ts in Student Bullying Cases

  5. 8 Settlement Traps

  6. 6 Mistakes to Avoid At All Costs When Taking Depositions

  7. 8 Jury Selection and Voir Dire Missteps

  8. 5 Examples of Opening Statements and Closing Arguments Gone Wrong

  9. Legal Ethics Pitfalls to Avoid

    1. Rules of Professional Conduct
    2. Ethical Concerns in Working With or Against Minors
    3. Conflicts of Interest
    4. Confidentiality
    5. Communicating With Witnesses, Trial Participants, Jurors, and the Judge
    6. Attorneys' Fees

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Principals, superintendents, school administrators, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Philip E Stern
Philip E.
Stern
Taylor Law Group, LLC
Thomas A Mayes
Thomas A.
Mayes
Iowa Department of Education
William D Ashwell
William D.
Ashwell
Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC
Aimee R Gibbs
Aimee R.
Gibbs
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Carolyn C Duff
Carolyn C.
Duff
Wiley Malehorn Sirota & Raynes
Speaker bio
Philip E Stern

Philip E. Stern

Taylor Law Group, LLC
Philip Stern

supports the school law, and employment and labor practice groups for DiFrancesco Bateman Kunzman Davis Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. He represents public and private school districts, colleges, and universities in collective bargaining, special education, employment litigation, and student and staff disciplinary issues. Mr. Stern has negotiated collective bargaining agreements on behalf of educational institutions. He has litigated full jury trials and administrative hearings in all New Jersey judicial and administrative forums; from the New Jersey Supreme Court, to the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission, to the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law. Mr. Stern earned his B.A. degree from Wesleyan University, his M.A. degree in educational administration from Montclair State College, and his J.D. degree from New York Law School.

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Thomas A Mayes

Thomas A. Mayes

Iowa Department of Education
Thomas Mayes

is an attorney for the Iowa Department of Education. Before joining the department, Mr. Mayes was staff attorney for the Iowa Court of Appeals, staff attorney in Iowa Legal Aid's Waterloo office, and law clerk to Justice James H. Carter of the Supreme Court of Iowa. He is licensed to practice in Iowa and New York. Mr. Mayes is a member and former president of the National Council of State Education Attorneys. Mr. Mayes earned his bachelor's degree from Baylor University; his J.D. degree, with highest distinction, from The University of Iowa College of Law; and his master's degree in educational leadership from Lehigh University.

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William D Ashwell

William D. Ashwell

Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC
William Ashwell

is an attorney with Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC. He practices in the areas of civil litigation, land use and zoning, appellate advocacy, business and commercial law, and trust and estate planning. Mr. Ashwell is admitted to practice in Virginia and before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western districts of Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of the The Virginia State Bar Association and Fauquier Bar Association, and serves on the Virginia State Bar Seventh District Disciplinary Committee. Mr. Ashwell earned his B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College and his J.D. degree from the University of Dayton School of Law.

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Aimee R Gibbs

Aimee R. Gibbs

Dickinson Wright PLLC
Aimee Gibbs

is a member of the law firm of Dickinson Wright PLLC in Ann Arbor. She serves as trusted general counsel for numerous public entities and private corporations, handling a wide range of legal services, including policy formation, risk-mitigation, regulatory compliance, employment counseling and litigation, and commercial litigation. Ms. Gibbs' public entity clients include state and local units of government such as cities, townships, villages, counties, public authorities, universities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations in K-12, higher education, and other sectors. She earned her B.A. degree from Wittenberg University, her M.S.W. degree from the University of Michigan, and her J.D. degree from Wayne State University Law School.

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Carolyn C Duff

Carolyn C. Duff

Wiley Malehorn Sirota & Raynes
Carolyn Duff

is of Counsel with the law firm of Wiley Malehorn Sirota & Raynes in Morristown, NJ. Ms. Duff earned her bachelor's degree from Rutgers College, her J.D. degree from Seton Hall University School of Law and her Master's Degree in Law and Government from American University Washington School of Law. She is admitted to the bars of New Jersey, New York, the District of Columbia, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. She is a member of the Morris County Bar Association, and the New Jersey Bar Association, where she is a member of the Appellate Practice Committee.

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