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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.

Keeping You Informed

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General Updates

Seventh Circuit Considers a Firefighter’s First Amendment Right to Post Offensive Content on Facebook

Factual Background Do public employees have the right, under the First Amendment, to post racially charged and offensive content on Facebook? On July 16, 2026, the Seventh Circuit issued an opinion that considered this question when evaluating the case of Sam Inendino, a firefighter and EMT for the Chicago Fire ...
Higher Education Updates

Federal Court Invalidates Illinois Tuition and State Aid Provisions for Undocumented Students

On July 24, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois issued final judgment in United States v. State of Illinois, No. 25-cv-1691-DWD, holding that several Illinois higher education statutes are unconstitutional and invalid as applied to individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States. ...
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Get to Know Niki!

Nikoleta Lamprinakos is an experienced trial lawyer who defends government officials and entities in civil rights, employment, and tort cases. She has won complex cases in state and federal courts, mentors associates as leader of her firm’s litigation group, and contributes to the Illinois Association of School Boards Guide to ...
K-12 Updates

Governor Signs Extension of School District Interfund Transfer Authority Through 2029

Governor Pritzker has signed Public Act 104-0602, extending Illinois school districts' authority to make certain interfund transfers through June 30, 2029. The Act was signed on July 24, 2026, and took effect immediately. Section 17-2A of the School Code permits school districts outside Chicago to transfer money among certain operating ...
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The Scoop @ Robbins Schwartz – July 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 ...
K-12 Updates

Tenured Teacher Remediation Warnings Now Subject to Arbitration

Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2914 into law on July 24, 2026, and it went into effect immediately. Now codified as Public Act 104-0647, this law enacts significant changes to Section 24-12 of the School Code, which governs the written warning that a tenured teacher must receive before being dismissed ...