News & Announcements
- Education Law
February 1, 2012
Ellen Babbitt was quoted in the article "U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Religious Exemption in ADA Case" published in the February 2012 issues of Section 504 Compliance Handbook.
January 25, 2012
Franczek Radelet is pleased to announce that Gwendolyn B. Morales and Kendra Berner have joined the firm as associates. Gwen, who joins the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Team, most recently served as a law clerk to the Honorable Michael H. Watson of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Kendra, who joins the firm’s Education Practice Team, previously served as Assistant Attorney General at the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, where she worked on special education matters with the District of Columbia public schools.
November 18, 2011
The Chicago-Kent College of Law Alumni Board of Directors presented Franczek Radelet Patricia J. Whitten with the 2011 Professional Achievement Award. This recognition, awarded annually since 1984, is given to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to one or more of the following fields including the practice of law, the judiciary, public service/government, business/commerce, or the media.
August 1, 2011
Darcy L. Kriha was quoted in the article "10 Tips To Craft Individual Safety Plans For Students With Disabilities" published in The Special Educator (July 1) and California Special Education Alert (August 1).
Minnesota Public Radio
July 22, 2011
Dana Fattore Crumley was quoted in an article published by Minnesota Public Radio reporting on a lawsuit filed by students and parents of Anoka-Hennepin School District which claims the district did not investigate or respond appropriately to bullying and harassment allegations claims brought by five students.
Amy K. Dickerson Quoted in LRP Publications
Special Ed Connection
July 1, 2011
Amy K. Dickerson was quoted in "Plan For Situations In Which Bullied Student With Disability Fights Back" in Special Ed Connection published by LRP Publications.
Law Bulletin Publishing Recognizes 12 Chicago Women Attorneys Who Are Making An Impact
May 17, 2011
Franczek Radelet is pleased to announce its partner Sally J. Scott is one of only 12 women attorneys recognized by Law Bulletin Publishing Company in a special supplement, Chicago Women in Law: Women Making An Impact. The feature highlights the achievements and accomplishments of the women attorneys who are making a significant impact on the Illinois legal community.
Darcy Quoted in LRP Publications
Maintaining Safe Schools
April 18, 2011
Darcy L. Kriha was quoted extensively in the article "Test The Mettle of Steps For Detecting Weapons At School" in Maintaining Safe Schools published by LRP Publications.
April 1, 2011
The law firm of Franczek Radelet is pleased to announce 26 of its attorneys have been recognized in Law & Politics’ 2011 edition of Illinois Super Lawyers.
March 25, 2011
Michael J. Hernandez was presented with the 2011 J.T. Canales Award. This annual award honors a University of Michigan Law School alumnus who has worked diligently to improve the lives of Latinos.
February 1, 2011
Leading Chicago labor and employment and education law firm Franczek Radelet is very pleased to announce that the higher education law firm of Babbitt, Land & Warner will be joining the firm. Effective February 1, 2011, Ellen M. Babbitt, Peter G. Land and Scott L. Warner will join Franczek Radelet as partners.
January 5, 2011
The law firm of Franczek Radelet is pleased to announce that three of its associates, Scott Cruz, Jennifer A. Dunn and Thomas J. Posey have been named partner, effective January 1, 2011.
December 7, 2010
Dana Fattore Crumley was quoted in the article, “Improve Transparency of Process to Gain Parent Buy-in,” published by Today’s School Psychologist on December 1, 2010.
November 1, 2010
Patti Whitten was quoted in "Attorneys: IEP Teams Need More Training On Prior Written Notices" published by the California Special Education Alert on November 1.
October 22, 2010
Darcy Kriha was quoted in the article "The Top 10 Legal Issues" published by the American School Board Journal in October 2010.
September 9, 2010
For the second year in a row, James C. Franczek, Jr. has been named to Crain's Chicago Business annual “Who’s Who in Chicago Business” list. This prestigious recognition, published by Crain’s since 1989, includes the names of the “civic, professional and cultural leaders you need to know.” Organized by industry, Jim is among a select group of only 50 attorneys named to this year's list.
August 23, 2010
11 partners recognized in the latest issue of Leading Lawyers Magazine. Jim Franczek was honored among the top 100 business lawyers in Illinois again this year. Todd Faulkner, Ron Hein, Mike Hernandez, Lisa McGarrity, Paul Millichap, Dave Radelet, John Relias, Andrea Waintroob, Patti Whitten and Jim Zuehl were recognized in the areas of School Law, Employment Law and/or Labor Law.
NPR Quotes James C. Franczek, Jr. on Chicago Teachers Union's Lawsuit Against Chicago Public Schools
August 19, 2010James C. Franczek Jr. mentioned on NPR segment reporting on the Chicago Teacher Union's lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools.
"Gone to the Dogs?"
School Planning & Management
July 1, 2010
The article, "Gone to the Dogs?" by Jackie Wernz was published in the July 2010 issue of School Planning & Management magazine. The article examines the most recommended approaches school districts should take when it comes to suspicion less canine searches.
ELA Notes
Second Quarter 2010
Darcy L. Kriha - ELA member spotlight profile in Second Quarter 2010 issue of ELA Notes.
Three Indiana School Districts Have Filed Suit Against the State of Indiana Alleging Inequitable Funding Formula
February 23, 2010
Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Franklin Township Community Schools and Middlebury Community Schools, filed a lawsuit in Hamilton County against the State of Indiana arguing that their schools are not receiving sufficient funding as a result of the State’s long-held school funding formula.
Allergies in Schools: A Changing Legal Landscape
School Law Report
February 2010
Firm partner Darcy L. Khira authored article on allergies in schools for Education Law Association's monthly newsletter School Law Reporter
15 Firm Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and 9 Named Rising Stars
Law & Politics
January 26, 2010
The law firm of Franczek Radelet is pleased to announce 24 of its attorneys have been recognized in Law & Politics’ 2010 edition of Illinois Super Lawyers.
Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Illinois School Law: Organization, FInance & Property
January 7, 2010
Firm partners Todd Faulkner and Brian Crowley contributed to the 2010 edition of Illinois School Law: Organization, Finance & Property published by the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE)
More students qualify for education plans
Northwest Herald
December 17, 2009
Franczek Radelet attorneys Darcy Kriha and Jennifer Smith were quoted on the front page of the Northwest Herald after hosting "The New Section 504" seminar for McHenry County.
Keeping You Up to Date on Education Law Issues
As part of our ongoing effort to offer helpful tools for our clients to stay up to date on quickly changing education law issues, Franczek Radelet launches a new Education Podcast. The Education Podcast will provide an opportunity, free of charge, for clients to listen in as Franczek Radelet attorneys discuss the top issues facing our education clients. The Education Podcast offers a fun and quick way for educators to keep informed.
2009 El Humanitario Award Ceremony
October 8, 2009
Michael J. Hernandez, a partner at Franczek Radelet P.C., was chosen by Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez as one of two people to be honored during the 2009 celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Published by the Association of School Business Officials International
School Business Affairs
September 2009
Firm partner Ares G. Dalianis and associate Scott R. Metcalf co-authored an article with Michael Prombo which appears in the September 2009 issue of SBA (School Business Affairs), which focuses on finance, accounting, and budgeting.
September 3, 2009
On August 25, 2009, Franczek Radelet attorneys successfully obtained a temporary restraining order on behalf of Argo Community High School District No. 217 and Indian Springs School District No. 109. The order allows approximately 260 students to board school buses from safe locations near their homes within the apartment complex, rather than at a bus stop on a busy, industrial street.
WEF Becomes Tax Exempt
Tribune Local/Westmont
August 7, 2009
Darcy Kriha was lauded by the Westmont Educational Foundation (WEF) for her role in the WEF's efforts to obtain 501(c)(3) tax exempt status as a public charity. It is hoped that this status will assist the WEF in raising funds for a scholarship program for local students.
August 6, 2009
Firm partner Darcy L. Kriha is quoted in an article entitled "School attorney: Allergies tops list of 5 biggest issues districts face" which appears on the Special Ed Connection® Web site.
August 3, 2009
After more than a decade of litigation, the Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4 Board of Education in Champaign, IL approved a Settlement Agreement that ended a voluntary federal Consent Decree. The decree stems from complaints filed with the Office of Civil Rights by African-American Plaintiffs in 1996, which alleged racial discrimination.
Apply these 7 practices to address on-, off-campus bullying
Special Ed Connection
May 6, 2009
Firm partner Darcy Kriha was quoted extensively in this article which was published in May 2009 on the Special Ed Connection Web site.
Charles P. Rose Confirmed by U.S. Senate as General Counsel, Department of Education
May 6, 2009
On May 6, 2009, the firm announced that founding partner Charles Rose had been confirmed by the United States Senate as General Counsel for the Department of Education, and that the firm's name is now Franczek Radelet.
May 5, 2009
Suggestions, information, and links to resources for school districts regarding the magnitude and potential spread of the H1N1 swine influenza.
April 3, 2009
Ares G. Dalianis will participate in an all-day seminar sponsored by the Appraisal Institute; the program is entitled "The Nuts & Bolts of a Tax Appeal with a Mock Hearing."
February 27, 2009
On February 27, 2009, Patti Whitten made presentations to staff at Illinois School District U-46 and New Trier Township High School District 203.
Super Lawyers
January 23, 2009
Twenty-one(21) attorneys from Franczek Radelet were voted by their peers as Illinois Super Lawyers & Rising Stars for 2009.
Green v. Board of Education for Community Unit School District No. 201
December 16, 2008
On December 16, 2008, our firm successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of the Board of Education for Community Unit School District No. 201 in a race discrimination lawsuit filed by a former first-year teacher.
Now online at www.ChangeYouNeedToKnow.com
November 19, 2008
Franczek Radelet & Rose present Front & Center -- your source for insight, information, and analysis on the changes you need to know in labor & employment and education law.
Illinois School Board Journal
November 1, 2008
An article written by Steven M. Baule (superintendent of CUSD 201 in Westmont, IL) and Darcy L. Kriha which originally appeared in the November/December 2008 issue of the Illinois School Board Journal.