Education Law

Gary Lassen is recognized as one of the top three lawyers in Arizona working in the area of education law. He has extensive knowledge and experience in a wide range of education law matters, including:

• Employment and Personnel Matters
• Election and Voting Rights Issues
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Disciplinary Actions
• Constitutional Issues Involving First Amendment Rights
• Dress Code
• Drug Testing
• Search and Seizure
• Entrance Exams
• Reverse Discrimination
• Affirmative Action
• Governing Board Advice
• Open Meeting Law
• Election Districts
• Desegregation
• English Language Learners
• No Child Left Behind
• Confidentiality of Records
• Construction Claims
• Procurement Law
• Contracts
• General Business Matters
• Litigation Defense

He has particular experience helping school districts resolve internal disputes, including clashes between the superintendent and the elected school board, and other matters.