- It is critical for schools to have legally compliant and sound policies in place. It is also imperative that staff, administrators, and board members are trained on those policies and the legal requirements that inform those policies. The Law Office of Lauren E. Baum works with schools before they open and on an ongoing basis to ensure that the schools are equipped to serve their students effectively.
- The best way to prevent litigation is to take a proactive approach to addressing complex educational issues. The Law Office of Lauren E. Baum works with schools before disputes arise to guide them through complex situations to ensure compliance with the law and effective outcomes for students.
- When parents retain attorneys and advocates, The Law Office of Lauren E. Baum serves as the primary point of contact for parents’ attorneys and advocates. The Law Office of Lauren E. Baum also prepares teams for and attends meetings with parents’ attorneys and advocates.
- When a parent files a complaint or lawsuit against the school, the Law Office of Lauren E. Baum provides direct representation throughout those disputes. The Law Office of Lauren E. Baum has extensive experience representing schools in disputes before the Public Charter School Board, OSSE, the DC Office of Human Rights, the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights, in administrative hearings and in federal court.
- The Law Office of Lauren E. Baum advises schools on a variety of student and civil rights issues related to:
Students With Disabilities
Discipline
Bullying
Sexual Harassment
Student Safety
Title IX
English Language Learners
Student Speech
Student Searches
Truancy
Enrollment
Discrimination
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
