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Biography

Heather focuses her practice on advising school districts on a wide array of issues such as special education, due process, student discipline, civil rights, and school board policies, governance, and employment matters. She is passionate about public service and enjoys assisting school entities in troubleshooting and resolving complex problems. She is active in the education law community and presents at local and national conferences.

Heather’s extensive experience as a teacher and school administrator gives her unique insight into the challenges facing school clients. Her years in the classroom and in private legal practice has allowed her to bring confidence, dependability, maturity, and good judgment to her clients.

Other Info About Heather

Education

Law School

Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 2022, cum laude (top 15%)

  • Senior Managing Editor, Indiana Law Journal
  • Outstanding Clinic Student Award, Clinical Legal Education Association
  • Top Oralist and Top Overall Team, Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition
  • Pro Bono Service Award

Graduate School

American University, M.A., Teaching, 2004

Undergraduate School

Louisiana State University, B.A., History, 2002

Bar Memberships

Heather is licensed to practice in the following state(s):

Kentucky

Indiana

Ohio, Practice Pending Admission

Courts

Heather is admitted to practice before the following court(s):

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana

Supreme Court of Indiana

Supreme Court of Ohio, Practice Pending Admission

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