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Members of our firm are leaders and experts in school district obligations to students, and particularly students with disabilities and other special populations of students. The Student Services team represents school districts in disputes involving the California and U.S. Constitutional protections such as Title IV and Title IX.

We also provide advice, counsel, and representation for school districts in all areas related to student services and balancing the rights and obligations of students, parents, and employees. This area of law is as large as it is varied, and includes:

  • Student discipline
  • Free speech issues
  • Search & seizure / right to privacy issues, including the use of SROs and the involvement of local police
  • Other civil rights issues
  • Attendance and truancy issues, including Student Attendance Review Board matters
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    Sarah L.W. Sutherland

    Partner

    Sarah L.W. Sutherland is a Partner at Orbach Huff & Henderson and manages our student services and special education practices. With over 15 years...

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  • Iris Gomez
    Iris Gomez

    Senior Counsel

    Iris C. Gomez is an Associate at Orbach Huff & Henderson based out of our San Diego office. Iris’ practice is focused on student services, special...

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    Whitney N. Antrim

    Senior Counsel

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    Rodolfo Estrada

    Senior Counsel

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    Ines Kuperschmit

    Partner

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    Kelly Houle-Sandoval

    Senior Counsel

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