Chicago
Thursday, October 24, 2019
ISBA Regional Office
20 S. Clark Street, Suite 900
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Program Agenda
8:45 – 9:30 a.m. What You Need: Conducting a Fair and Effective Investigation*
This session addresses the issues an employer’s attorney must consider in order to protect client interests, and to conduct a fair and effective investigation involving the accused employee.
Maureen A. Lemon, Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper Gilbert & DiNolfo Ltd., Naperville
9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Allegations of Potential Criminal Conduct and Protecting an Educational Employee
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a criminal defense attorney who is familiar with allegations against school district employees. Topics include: what to consider regarding Garrity warnings, child protection reports, and practical issues.
Daniel T. Hofmann, Donahue & Walsh, McHenry
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break (refreshments provided)
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Representing the Educational Employee from the Employee Perspective
This presentation discusses what you need to consider when representing an accused employee, including School Code protections, collective bargaining agreement rights, and other elements of concern.
Margot A. Nikitas, Illinois Education Association, Chicago
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Issues Concerning the Loss on Revocation of an Educator’s License
The program closes with a look at the issues that can arise when an accused educational employee may be in danger of losing one’s license. The investigation procedure, the right to a fair hearing, and practical considerations are all explored.
Angela M. Brancato, Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago
