Practice Summary
Kevin has over 17 years of experience representing school districts in both private practice and as in-house counsel, including as General Counsel of two large school districts in Washington State. He has extensive knowledge of school law matters and has advised school districts in a variety of legal areas, including board governance and district operations, public disclosure and open public meetings act compliance, labor and employment issues, student issues, special education, constitutional issues, and litigation and risk management.
As a school attorney, Kevin has successfully defended school districts in state and federal courts and such administrative forums as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission, the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings, and the American Arbitration Association. He has served as a presenter for school district personnel and professional organizations on current legal issues confronting school districts. He is an active member of the Washington State Council of School Attorneys, where he has twice served on its Board of Directors.