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Welcome to the website of the School Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. We hope you find this website to be informative and that it exemplifies the unique camaraderie that is so valued by our Section’s members. The School Law Section is somewhat unique in that it includes members who represent all facets of school law: school boards, school districts, administrators, parents and students. Members also represent both public and private schools. For the last 18 years, I have enjoyed attending school law section events and growing personal relationships with colleagues on both “my side of the bar” as well as opposing counsel. Indeed, the strong relationships enjoyed by our members help our section members better serve their respective clients. To quote my predecessor, Chris Gilbert (Thompson and Horton), the school law section believes you can “zealously represent your clients without sacrificing professionalism.” I am proud of the professionalism I have experienced throughout my career of practicing school law, and will continue to work to preserve this treasured quality in our Section during my term as Chair.

Speaking of Chris Gilbert, he began the “School Law 101” initiative during his term as Chair. I am excited to continue to work with Chris and Leila Gray, an associate with Thompson & Horton, along with the School Law 101 committee, to continue the work Chris started. The goal of the Committee is to eventually send out multi-disciplinary teams to Texas law schools (and a few in other states) to meet with law students and educate them about creating a professional home in school law. In short, the goal of School Law 101 is to prepare a new general of school lawyers.