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Our attorneys are highly sought after to share their experience and legal insights as officers or presenters with many of the leading educational and legal associations, organizations, and related professional groups. We are regular contributors to the American Association of School Administrators, Illinois Association of School Administrators, Illinois Association of School Boards, the National School Boards Association, the Illinois Association of School Business Officials, the National Council of School Attorneys, Illinois Council of School Attorneys, Midwest Superintendents Association,  the North American Association of Educational Negotiators, and the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education.

 

 

Upcoming Events/Speaking Engagements

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• ​Courtney N. Stillman will present both  “Spectrum Disputes: Autism on the Rise”  and  “Planes, Trains and Automobiles: A Tour of Special Transportation Requirements” at the  2026 LRP National Institute, April 26-29, 2026 in New Orleans.

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• Courtney N. Stillman will present Administrator Academy #4206, Addressing Student Behavior: Policies, Procedures and Requisite Documentation at the DuPage Regional Office of Education on January 27, 2026.

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• Courtney N. Stillman and Dr. Jean Barbanente, Superintendent of DuPage High School District 88, will present “Entiendo: Overcoming Barriers to LEP Parent Participation” at the IASB-IASA-IASBO Joint Annual Conference on November 22, 2025 in Chicago, IL.

 

• Courtney N. Stillman will present “Current Legal Trends and Court Cases Impacting IEP Meetings” at the IAASE LEA Summit on November 14, 2025 in Bloomington-Normal.

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• Courtney N. Stillman will make two presentations, “Building Better BIPs” and “What To Do When Students Do Not Attend School,” at the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children Fall Conference on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Chicago Marriot Naperville.

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• Courtney N. Stillman and Kayla L. Bridgham will present the IASA Legal Seminar, “Student Discipline:  A Review and What’s New,” virtually on October 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

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​​​​​​Past Events/Speaking Engagements

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