This program is eligible for 6 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 7.2 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Overview
Special education law professionals gather to learn about today’s most relevant issues—join them!
Attend the premier education event for child attorneys, school district attorneys, hearing officers and advocates.
Connect: learn, exchange, and share the passion with other special education professionals and create exceptional education opportunities for exceptional children!
More than a dozen workshops, exposure to leading counsel, and phenomenal networking!
Today’s most critical issues are explored by attorneys and professionals who practice in this area every day. Ask questions, challenge concepts, and shake a few hands—there is no better way to meet and connect with others who practice in this area, too!
Gain a balanced perspective on all issues.
Most of the sessions are team-taught by a balanced panel of school district and parent/child attorneys. Gain the competitive advantage by hearing how a case is handled from both sides of the “v”!
Are you a parent of a child with exceptionalities?
The ECC offers you first rate instruction for advocating for your child, contact with some of the state’s most experienced legal practitioners, and exceptional opportunities to meet and compare notes with other parents.
Gathering ground for:
• Attorneys
• Hearing officers
• Advocates representing children, families, and school districts
• School administrators and teachers
• Anyone who wants to learn more about educational rights for children
New Venue. Same Powerful Content.
We’re excited to announce that this year’s Legal Education Conference will take place at Central Penn College — a centrally located, state-of-the-art venue perfect for learning, networking, and collaboration. Conveniently located, with modern facilities, ample parking, and a professional atmosphere that reflects the caliber of our program.
Planned and Developed by the PA Bar Association Legal Services for Exceptional Children Committee
Who better to hone in on the most important and emerging issues affecting today’s special education law practitioner? Join the Committee members at their 2019 conference, designed to highlight the most relevant legislation, regulations, and programs affecting exceptional children and their families. If you’re not a member, join on-site!
ProPass does not apply to this conference.
Parking for The Conference Center at Central Penn College is available in Lots K, D, and E.
Faculty
Jennifer M. Lukach, Esq.
Ms. Bradley is a co-founding Partner of Bradley Goldsmith Law, LLC located in Wyomissing PA. Ms. Bradley represents clients across the state of Pennsylvania in all aspects of special education matters. In addition, she has represented juveniles charged with criminal acts as well as families facing PIAA disputes. Prior thereto, Ms. Bradley was an Assistant District Attorney in Berks County where she prosecuted defendants charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes. Ms. Bradley was also an adjunct professor in the Political Science Department at Albright College where she taught Criminal Law and Civil Liberties. Ms. Bradley graduated cum laude from Villanova University School of Law in 1999. She graduated magna cum laude with honors from Susquehanna University in 1996. Ms. Bradley is a member of the Berks County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She is active in her church and her community where she volunteers for St. Ignatius Loyola School and Berks Catholic High School. Ms. Bradley also provides trainings to various organizations across the state of PA. She has also published articles for The Pennsylvania Lawyer and The Berks Barrister. This year Ms. Bradley’s firm was voted “Top Lawyers” in Berks County in Special Education and Juvenile Law. She was also presented with PBA’s Special Achievement Award for her dedication and commitment to ECC for the past 5 years.
Thomas C. Warner, Esq.
Mr. Warner, originally from Eldersburg, MD, is a magna cum laude graduate of Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA with a B.A. in Political Science. He went on to receive his J.D. from the Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Warner has been practicing law since 2007, when he began his career with the education law firm of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams, where he remains today as a Partner. His practice focuses primarily on the representation of Pennsylvania school districts in matters of special education. While Mr. Warner devotes much of his practice to representing clients in matters of special education litigation, he also spends a significant amount of time providing in-service training to school districts regarding various matters, including development defensible special education programming and confidentiality/disclosure issues involving education records, gifted programming, development of comprehensive special education evaluations, and navigating IEP meetings. He also frequently presents at conferences focused on special education legal issues. He has served as a co-chair of the Exceptional Children’s Committee since 2016.
Aimee Rankin Zundel, Esq.
Aimee Rankin Zundel has been an education attorney for her entire legal career. She founded Zundel Law in 2022. Prior to opening her own practice, Aimee was a Partner at Weiss Burkardt Kramer, a leading Pittsburgh education law firm representing public school district clients. Throughout her time as a legal advocate, Aimee has used the same collaborative, student-centered approach she is known for. Aimee has represented clients at all levels of state and federal court, as well as administrative agencies such as the Pennsylvania Office for Dispute Resolution, Office for Civil Rights and Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. Aimee has expertly handled special education cases, student discipline matters, employment matters, and Title IX investigations. Aimee graduated, magna cum laude, from the University of Mount Union with a B.A. in Sociology. She obtained her law degree from The University of Pittsburgh in 2008, where she participated as Senior Research Editor for The University of Pittsburgh Law Review. Aimee was named a Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2020-2022, and proudly serves as Vice Chair of the PBA Exceptional Childrens’ Committee.

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