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Practice Areas

Education

We were founded on the principle that schools and colleges are unique environments best served by a law firm that concentrates on the legal issues affecting them. Our team has four decades of experience helping educational institutions manage challenges posed by continually evolving legal requirements.

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Our attorneys advise on the full spectrum of legal issues.

Student Rights & Special Education

Our attorneys represent clients in matters involving student rights and special education, providing legal guidance on issues such as special education services, student discipline, residency, and compliance with federal and state laws affecting students.

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Municipal

The public has high expectations for municipalities, townships, and other local governments. Over the years, we have handled virtually every kind of issue affecting the operations of governmental entities. We devote a substantial part of our practice to advising clients on complying with state statutes and other laws applicable to governmental bodies, such as the Open Meetings and Freedom of Information Acts, Investment of Public Funds Act, and gift ban laws.

Labor & Employment

Our team assists clients with labor and employment compliance, offering defense, representation, and proactive guidance on disputes, claims, and liability mitigation.

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We place a strong emphasis on teamwork, which enables us to leverage the breadth and depth of knowledge of all our attorneys, paralegals and staff.

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Construction & Real Estate

We represent private sector clients across a wide range of legal matters, providing comprehensive and strategic counsel tailored to their specific needs.

Additional Focus Areas

In addition to our core practice areas, our firm offers a wide range of additional legal services to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

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Our Firm Community

The Scoop @ Robbins Schwartz – June Edition

Welcome to the June edition of The Scoop @ Robbins Schwartz! Each month, we love sharing a peek inside firm life — celebrating our people, spotlighting our community moments, and highlighting opportunities for those looking to grow with us. Whether you’re part of our RS family or exploring a future ...
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Get to Know Ken!

Kenneth M. Florey advises public and private entities, including municipalities, school districts, community colleges, and private sector clients, on land use, municipal law, construction, tax, finance, and litigation, and also serves as a mediator and arbitrator specializing in constriction disputes. He has chaired the DuPage County Bar Association Local Government ...
Community Connections

Chicago Kent Law School Job Fair

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K-12 Updates

Section 17-2A Interfund Transfer Extension Legislation Awaiting Governor Action

Section 17-2A of the School Code grants boards of education in school districts outside Chicago authority to permanently move money among certain funds between the Educational Fund and the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Fund, as well as the Transportation Fund, provided that funds levied for transportation purposes are used for ...
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Get to Know Michelle!

Michelle L. Weber practices education law with a focus on special education and student matters, representing school districts, community colleges, and private schools. She advises clients on issues including student discipline, records, free speech, board policy, FOIA, and Title IX, drawing on her background as both an in-house school attorney ...
Community Connections

Association House of Chicago’s Faces of Hope Gala

Zaria Udeh, Tom Garretson, Jordan Shead, and Michael Vargas had a wonderful evening at the Association House of Chicago’s Faces of Hope Gala. We are grateful to support Association House’s work in advancing health, education, and economic opportunity for those among us.