Best Lawyers in America for Education Law
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Rachel’s practice at Wyche focuses on complex litigation. A former teacher, Rachel also has a background in education law and assists Wyche’s education practice group. Rachel graduated summa cum laude from the College of Charleston, where she was a Teaching Fellow and earned degrees in English, Religious Studies, and Secondary Education. She received her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law, where she worked in both the Health Justice Clinic and the Wrongful Convictions...
Caitlin C. Burchette is an associate in Lewis Thomason's Knoxville office where she focuses her practice on education law, employment law, civil litigation, and insurance defense. She also has an extensive background in governmental entity defense, civil rights litigation, and appellate work. Caitlin is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. While in law school, she served as a member of the Pro Bono Board and was an Articles Editor on the ABA Real Property, Trust, and ...
Bill Wahrer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Bill practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Bill Wahrer since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bill Wahrer is held by other lawyers.
Carolyn Lavin DeVaughn concentrates her practice in corporate law, banking and finance, estate planning, and representing school districts, private schools, and charter schools in education law matters. Corporate Law Carolyn works with clients of all sizes across various industries on a full-range of corporate services including: Small business formation including LLCs and corporations Drafting operating agreements Creating articles of organization and corporate bylaws Assisting with the sale...
Abbey Widick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Education Law. Abbey practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Abbey Widick since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Abbey Widick is held by other lawyers.
Carolyn Liegner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Carolyn practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Carolyn Liegner since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Carolyn Liegner is held by other lawyers.
Connor Schratz advises schools, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and private entities on a wide variety legal matters. His practice focuses on employment law, including subjects like employee leave, wage and hour issues, collective bargaining and labor relations, discipline, and discrimination and harassment. He has extensive experience on issues that relate specifically to public entities, and regularly advises clients on compliance with Maine’s Freedom of Access Act, public meeting obl...
Ryan Heiden is a Shareholder in the Government Law Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. where he focuses his practice on school law and public sector labor and employment issues. Ryan helps public sector employers navigate and minimize risk with respect to a wide-range of complex and sensitive labor and employment issues by providing employers with trusted and practical guidance. Ryan routinely provides counsel related to anti-discrimination practices, employee medical issues, wage and hour...
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