We bring together family lawyers, education lawyers and school administrators to explore the tricky issues arising in the context of a family breakdown and their bearing on school operations, student success and the best interests of the child. Get expert insights from our exceptional faculty, as they unravel the challenges and opportunities, including:

• Making sense of the impacts of custody and access in schools: from registration and records, to extra-curriculars and special education
• Key advice for drafting Court orders and agreements to maximize school compliance
• Evidence of educators and other school professionals: how to handle letters of support, affidavits and summons to witness
• Helpful strategies for working with the Office of the Children’s Lawyer in schools

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Wendy Lopez, Associate Counsel, Toronto District School Board
Christine Vanderschoot, Jordan Battista LLP

SPEAKERS

Catherine Bellinger, Counsel, Office of the Children's Lawyer
Shmuel Stern, Beard Winter LLP
Brenda Stokes Verworn, Board Lawyer, District School Board of Niagara