Raffaele & Associates LLC

As a legal firm that defends the legal rights of students, we often find ourselves litigating complex cases of discrimination in higher education.  These cases pose numerous challenges, including proving intent, navigating each institution’s idiosyncratic policies, and contending with the asymmetric power relationship between an institution of higher education (which are multimillion-dollar and, in some cases, multibillion-dollar organizations, with thousands of employees) and an individual student who frequently just wants to get their degree and move on.  Our goal in each such case is to use the rights structures that…

Balancing the long sunny days, barbeques, and swim sessions with educational or academic intervention may seem like an impossible task, but it’s something to consider if you have a child with special education needs.  Here are some tips and tricks to enable your special needs child to enjoy this summer, while also helping them maintain the progress they made during the school year: 1. Request progress reports if you have a child participating in Extended School Year (ESY) If your child is enrolled in Extended School Year (ESY) services through…