2026 School Law Seminars

Stay up to date on the latest developments in education law with Mickes O’Toole’s annual School Law Seminars. Designed for school administrators, HR professionals, and education leaders, these seminars provide practical, real-world guidance on today’s most important legal issues affecting schools.

Join us in Springfield, Kansas City, St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, and Columbia for timely insights from experienced education law attorneys.

What You’ll Learn at Our School Law Seminars

Our seminars focus on the most pressing legal challenges facing school districts today. Attendees will gain actionable guidance on current legal issues in education, including legislative changes, student matters, employment and HR concerns, parent relations, and policy-driven compliance and risk management.

Each session is designed to help you reduce legal risk, stay compliant, and make confident decisions in your district.

This Years School Law Seminar Topics

From Jefferson City to the Courthouse: Year in Review for Schools
Not Your Average Enrollment: What the Law Requires in Unusual Circumstances
The Three R’s (of Employee Separation): Reduce, Retirement & RIF
When No Isn’t Enough: Managing Difficult and Disruptive Parents
Your Policies: Your Defense and Your Liability

Who Should Attend the Seminars

These seminars are ideal for:

Superintendents and assistant superintendents
Principals and assistant principals
School HR professionals
Special education directors
School board members
In-house counsel for school districts

If you are responsible for policy, compliance, or personnel decisions, this training is built for you.

Seminar Locations & Dates

Springfield School Law Seminar – July 23, 2026 (Darr Agricultural Center)
Kansas City School Law Seminar -July 24, 2026 (Adams Pointe Conference Center, Blue Springs)
St. Louis School Law Seminar – July 30, 2026 (DoubleTree Chesterfield)
Cape Girardeau School Law Seminar – July 31, 2026 (Kinder Hall, Cape Girardeau High School)
Columbia School Law Seminar – August 4, 2026 (Wyndham Executive Center)

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Why Attend School Law Seminars?

School leaders face increasing legal complexity in areas such as student rights, employment law, and regulatory compliance. Attending a school law seminar helps you:

Stay current on changing laws and regulations
Avoid costly legal mistakes
Strengthen district policies and procedures
Gain confidence in high-risk decision-making

Our goal is to provide practical legal guidance you can apply immediately.

About Mickes O’Toole’s School Law Team

Mickes O’Toole has been advising school districts for decades, providing trusted counsel across all areas of education law. Our attorneys work closely with administrators throughout Missouri, giving us firsthand insight into the real-world challenges schools face every day.

Learn more about our Missouri Education Law Attorneys.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the School Law Seminars?
The annual School Law Seminars are a training program designed to help education professionals understand legal requirements, risks, and best practices in operating a school district.

Are these seminars specific to Missouri law?
Yes. Our seminars focus on Missouri-specific laws and regulations, along with applicable federal requirements.

How much do the seminars cost?
The seminars are provided completely free for clients and education partners.

How long are the seminars?
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Can multiple staff members attend?
Yes. We encourage teams to attend together to promote consistency in policy implementation and decision-making.