Education Law

Illinois Education Law Attorneys

The education law attorneys at Ciesla & Ciesla have extensive experience representing public and private post-secondary institutions and students throughout the United States. Our clients include for profit and not-for-profit colleges and universities facing issues involving disabilities, discrimination, financial aid, accreditation and licensing. We also offer assistance to students facing disciplinary hearings, as well as professors and staff involved in education law disputes.

Contact our Chicago area law office to schedule a consultation with a skilled education law attorney.

College and University Accreditations

We assist clients with all accreditation matters , including self-studies, preparation for on-site visits, suspensions and sanctions. We negotiate with accrediting agencies and, if necessary, represent our clients' interests in show-cause hearings, and state and federal appeals.

Compliance with State and Federal Laws and Regulations

Our law firm routinely handles complex education law compliance issues. For example, we help higher education institutions develop policies to comply with state and federal disability law, and defend colleges and universities accused of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also provide support to clients facing financial aid issues involving Title IV, Title IX and other federal laws.

We routinely work with the U.S. Department of Education to find solutions to the compliance issues facing education institutions.

Disciplinary Hearings

Our Illinois education lawyers represent post-secondary and graduate students who believe they were wrongfully dismissed, suspended or otherwise disciplined. We also help individuals who were placed on academic probation for low grades, poor practicum performance or other discipline matters.

In addition to representing post-secondary and graduate students, we defend children who are facing expulsion or suspension, and who could benefit from an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Business Issues Faced by Post-Secondary Institutions

Your post-secondary institution is not just a school; it is a business. Our education law attorneys are also experienced corporate attorneys who understand the wide range of business issues faced by educational institutions, including: developing employment practices, scholarship and endowment funding, business and corporate governance, real estate/campus development, not-for-profit law and tax concerns.

Contact Ciesla & Ciesla

We are your advocates in education law. Contact our Northbrook, Illinois law firm to schedule a consultation with one of our U.S. education law attorneys.

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