The 2026 School Law Conference is a premier event organized by the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) in cooperation with the NJSBA School Law Special Committee. This annual conference is recognized as the top school law event in New Jersey, catering to attorneys representing boards, employees, and parents/children.
The conference features comprehensive sessions on timely topics, including the Trump Education Agenda: One Year In, New Jersey Case Law and Legislative Update, The U.S. Supreme Court Docket: Implications for K-12 Education, Legal Ethics for School Law Practitioners, Protest on Campus: The First Amendment Framework, and specialized breakout sessions on programming for effective communication for students with disabilities and labor-management issues in 2026.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage with a distinguished panel of experts, including keynote speakers, moderators, and presenters from various law firms and organizations. The event also offers networking opportunities during breaks and lunch, allowing participants to connect with peers and industry leaders.
This conference is ideal for attorneys specializing in school law, including those representing students, employees, or school districts. Participants will gain valuable insights and tools to better represent their clients in various school law scenarios.
Speakers(28)
Anthony P. Sciarrillo
Principal at Sciarrillo ADR
Anthony P. Sciarrillo is the principal of Sciarrillo ADR in Cranford, focusing on alternative dispute resolution.
Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Esq.
Principal at Sciarrillo ADR, Cranford
Anthony P. Sciarrillo is the principal of Sciarrillo ADR in Cranford, specializing in alternative dispute resolution.
Arsen S. Zartarian
Partner at Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC
Arsen S. Zartarian is a partner at Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC in Oakland, focusing on education law.
Arsen S. Zartarian, Esq.
Partner at Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC, Oakland
Arsen S. Zartarian is a partner at Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC in Oakland, specializing in education and labor law.
Cherie L. Adams
Partner at Adams Lattiboudere Croot & Herman, LLC
Cherie L. Adams is a partner at Adams Lattiboudere Croot & Herman, LLC in Iselin, with expertise in education law.
Cherie L. Adams, Esq.
Partner at Adams Lattiboudere Croot & Herman, LLC, Iselin
Cherie L. Adams is a partner at Adams Lattiboudere Croot & Herman, LLC in Iselin, specializing in education law.
David B. Rubin
Principal at David B. Rubin, PC
David B. Rubin is the principal of David B. Rubin, PC in Metuchen, focusing on school law and related matters.
David B. Rubin, Esq.
Principal at David B. Rubin, PC, Metuchen
David B. Rubin is the principal of David B. Rubin, PC in Metuchen, focusing on education and employment law.
Jennifer Rosen Valverde
Professor at Rutgers Law School Camden
Jennifer Rosen Valverde is a professor at Rutgers Law School Camden, specializing in education law and policy.
Jennifer Rosen Valverde, Esq.
Professor at Rutgers Law School Camden
Jennifer Rosen Valverde is a professor at Rutgers Law School in Camden, focusing on education and disability law.
Kerri Wright
Partner at Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC
Kerri Wright is a partner at Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC in Morristown, specializing in education and employment law.
Kerri Wright, Esq.
Partner at Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC, Morristown
Kerri Wright is a partner at Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC in Morristown, focusing on education and employment law.
Liza Weisberg
Supervising Attorney at ACLU of New Jersey
Liza Weisberg is a supervising attorney at the ACLU of New Jersey in Newark, focusing on civil liberties and education rights.
Liza Weisberg, Esq.
Supervising Attorney at ACLU of New Jersey, Newark
Liza Weisberg is a supervising attorney at the ACLU of New Jersey in Newark, specializing in civil rights law.
Lori Gaines
Partner at Barger & Gaines
Lori Gaines is a partner at Barger & Gaines in Fair Haven, focusing on special education law.
Lori Gaines, Esq.
Partner at Barger & Gaines, Fair Haven
Lori Gaines is a partner at Barger & Gaines in Fair Haven, specializing in special education law.
Robert Kim
Executive Director at Education Law Center
Robert Kim serves as the Executive Director of the Education Law Center in Newark, advocating for educational equity.
Robert Kim, Esq.
Executive Director at Education Law Center, Newark
Robert Kim serves as the Executive Director of the Education Law Center in Newark, advocating for educational equity.
Sonja H. Trainor
Executive Director at National School Attorneys Association
Sonja H. Trainor is the Executive Director of the National School Attorneys Association in Washington, D.C.
Sonja H. Trainor, Esq.
Executive Director at National School Attorneys Association, Washington
Sonja H. Trainor serves as the Executive Director of the National School Attorneys Association in Washington, focusing on legal issues in education.
Stacey T. Cherry
Partner at Fogarty, Hara, LaPira & Cherry, LLC
Stacey T. Cherry is a partner at Fogarty, Hara, LaPira & Cherry, LLC in Fair Lawn, specializing in school law.
Stacey T. Cherry, Esq.
Partner at Fogarty, Hara, LaPira & Cherry, LLC, Fair Lawn
Stacey T. Cherry is a partner at Fogarty, Hara, LaPira & Cherry, LLC in Fair Lawn, focusing on education and labor law.
Staci J. Greenwald
Partner at Sussan Greenwald & Wesler
Staci J. Greenwald is a partner at Sussan Greenwald & Wesler in Cranbury, specializing in education law.
Staci J. Greenwald, Esq.
Partner at Sussan Greenwald & Wesler, Cranbury
Staci J. Greenwald is a partner at Sussan Greenwald & Wesler in Cranbury, specializing in special education law.
Steven R. Cohen
Partner at Selikoff & Cohen
Steven R. Cohen is a partner at Selikoff & Cohen in Mount Laurel, focusing on labor and employment law.
Steven R. Cohen, Esq.
Partner at Selikoff & Cohen, Mount Laurel
Steven R. Cohen is a partner at Selikoff & Cohen in Mount Laurel, specializing in labor and employment law.
William S. Donio
Partner at Cooper Levenson
William S. Donio is a partner at Cooper Levenson in Atlantic City, specializing in education and school law.
William S. Donio, Esq.
Partner at Cooper Levenson, Atlantic City
William S. Donio is a partner at Cooper Levenson in Atlantic City, focusing on education and municipal law.
Event Details
- Date
- February 4, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Edison, United States
- Pines Manor
- Pricing
- $191 - $254
- Audience
- Attorneys specializing in school law, including those representing students, employees, or school districts.
- CLE Credits
- 6.5 CLE hours including 1.0 in Ethics and 1.0 in Diversity