For the second time this year, Franczek’s Jennifer Smith has been quoted in a series by NPR on out-of-state residential placements. In August, NPR called on Jennifer for an article addressing the significant number of out-of-state placements for special education […]
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Franczek Launches Education Law Insights Podcast
We are excited to announce the launch of our Education Law Insights podcast, which premieres today! Education Law Insights will provide you with insight into the latest education law developments and analysis of pressing legal issues in the K-12 and […]
Our excitement for the 2019 IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference is growing as Friday nears! As always, Franczek P.C. is honored for the opportunity to share our insights on school law trends with you by presenting at the conference. This year, […]
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently appointed Franczek partner Nicki Bazer to the Affirming and Inclusive School Task Force. According to the press release from the Governor’s office, the group is “tasked with identifying strategies and best practices for ensuring welcoming, […]
Melissa Sobota and Erin Walsh are Authors in an Article in the IPELRA Report
Melissa Sobota and Erin Walsh authored the article, “A New Day for Illinois: Expectations on the Impacts of the J. B. Pritzker Administration” published in the Illinois Public Employee Relations Report, Volume 36, Issue No. 3. This article provides a […]
Franczek P.C. is delighted to announce the launch of our new website in a continued celebration of our 25th anniversary. We hope that our website continues to be a trusted resource for clients and friends of the firm. “The launch […]
NPR Calls on Franczek’s Jennifer Smith for Story on Out-of-State Residential Placements
A recent article by NPR Illinois highlighted the significant numbers of such placements, the potential causes of the placements, and the costs to schools and the government. NPR called on Franczek education partner Jennifer Smith to provide insight on this issue of importance […]
Franczek P.C. Ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms” and Two Attorneys Named to 2020 Best Lawyers® List
Franczek P.C. is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list nationally in three practice areas and regionally in three practice areas. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high […]