Calendar of Events

Education Law: A Year in Review (13th Annual)

Host

Sponsoring organization(s)
Loyola University Chicago Education Law and Policy Institute

Speakers

Mark Walsh, Contributing Writer Education Week, ABA Journal, and SCOTUSblog
Ariel Johnson, Executive Director DC Charter School Alliance
Sheila Barlow, Principal Powell Elementary School
Christopher Graves, EdD, Principal Jordan Community School
Raul Magdaleno, Principal Thomas Kelly College Preparatory High School
Amy Kosanovich Dickerson, Partner Franzcek P.C.
Emily Tulloch, Partner Franczek P.C.
Chris Thomas, PhD, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy University of Florida
Jamie Kudlats, PhD, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership University of North Carolina Charlotte
Hector Rodriguez, Director, State Legislative Relations Illinois State Board of Education
Samantha White, Director, State/Federal Legislative Relations Illinois State Board of Education

When

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 11:00 am - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 5:00 pm

Where

Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Corboy Law Center
25 E. Pearson St.
Ceremonial Courtroom, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

This event requires registration.

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Description

This seminar addresses important developments in education law and policy during the past year. The program will feature:

• a Supreme Court update;

• a presentation on educational equity in public school districts and charter schools;

• perspectives of school leaders on navigating the current immigration landscape;

• an update on Title IX;

• an update on a recent federal case involving religious displays in schools; and

• legislative and policy updates from the Illinois State Board of Education.

This is an in-person event. Lunch will be provided, and a reception will be held following the conclusion of the event. 

This program was approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 5 hours of general Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. CLE credit is only available for those attending in-person. The event and CLE credit are offered free of charge. 

This training is certified for live MCLE only. Please contact [email protected] for information on MCLE credit.