Education Law

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Our Approach

We value local relationships.  We provide national expertise.

At Miller Thomson, we want to support you in delivering the best possible education to your students.  In helping you discern what the case law, legislation and policy trends mean for developing your best practices, our Education Law group will get to know your staff, your culture and your specific legal needs. 

Our education lawyers are supported by our firm’s nationally recognized industry experts in areas such as litigation, labour and employment, human rights, real estate and procurement.  Together we can offer your team a full compliment of coordinated legal services in a timely, pragmatic and personal manner. 

With experience serving English and Francophone, public and Catholic, school boards as well as education associations, colleges and universities, we will work with you to maximize student success.

Our Services

In addition to the traditional solicitor and client relationship, we offer unique ways for our team to support your organization:

1.  Our Education Lawyers will develop presentations, training programs and guides to address specific legal issues facing your board in areas such as labour relations, communications, conflict of interest, privacy, special education and human rights;

2.  Our governance experts will review your By-Laws, policies and/or procedures and make recommendations regarding compliance, gaps or potential liability;

3.   We will work with your Discipline Committee in an interactive seminar to develop their comfort and understanding of the responsibilities of this challenging quasi-judicial role.    

Our Education Law Expertise