Back to School Workshop with Jim “The Law Dawg”
Walsh and Haley Turner
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Lubbock
Fort Worth
Richardson
New Braunfels
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center
Kilgore
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Keep Your Team Informed
Register your full leadership team! This workshop is for everyone:
- school principals & other campus-level administrators
- counselors & special education staff
- school board members
- school attorneys
- central office team
Connect & Build Your Network
The Law Dawg will answer all your questions while you catch up on the latest in important school law updates with your leadership peers!
Accreditation
Opportunity to gain 5 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE). Invest in your own personal growth & lifelong learning.
Workshop Topics
- The Most Important Court Cases and What They Mean to You
- The Intersection Between Parent Rights and School Discretion
- Developments in Employee Rights and Obligations
- Annual Update on Special Education and Section 504
Learn more about this year’s speakers!
Jim Walsh
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson, P.C.
Jim Walsh graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1975. In 1983, he was one of the three lawyers who founded the firm now known as Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson P.C. From the beginning the focus of the firm was on serving public schools—helping the people who help the kids.
In his career of over 40 years, Jim has provided training to all of the Education Service Centers in Texas, numerous statewide organizations, and hundreds of school districts. He is the co-author of The Educator’s Guide to Texas School Law, which is used as a textbook in many higher education programs. He has also authored The Common Sense Guide to Special Education Law. He was the longtime author of the popular “Law Dawg” column in the Texas School Administrators’ Legal Digest and currently produces a daily digital blog, The Law Dawg’s Ed Daily. (www.edlawdawg.com). He has taught school law at Texas State, Baylor and St. Edwards Universities.
Jim is a former member of the Board of Directors for the national Council of School Attorneys. In 2017 he was recognized by his peers in the School Law Section of the State Bar with the Kelly Frels Lifetime Achievement Award.
Haley Turner
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson, P.C.
Haley Turner comes from three generations of public educators – teachers, counselors, nurses, coaches, and administrators – and grew up hearing about every aspect of the issues facing public schools. A third generation Baylor Bear, Haley’s roots have influenced her decision to dedicate her practice to public education.
Haley prides herself in providing practical, results driven counsel, and believes the most effective way to assist public schools is to help build relationships between Superintendents, Boards, and the communities they serve. To that end, Haley’s practice focuses on employment and student issues, governance and crisis management and preventative training.
Haley has worked hard to become a highly sought-after speaker at school law conferences and frequently provides training in all areas of school law. She particularly enjoys providing interactive professional development and team building experiences for districts all across the state.
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