Oct 29, 2012
Melanie Gurley-Keeney presented at the NAFSA Region IV Conference on October 29, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. NAFSA: Association of Internation Educators, is the world’s largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. Ms. Keeney’s presentation, titled, “Green Cards” — So Many Options, So Little Time…” addressed the legal aspects of “Permanent Residency.” Melanie Gurley Keeney, a founding Shareholder of Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. , practices in
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Oct 10, 2012
Celynda L. Brasher and Michelle H. Basi presented at the 35th Annual MO-CASE Conference on September 24, 2012 at the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. The MO-CASE Conference is the largest annual meeting of Special Education Administrators held in the state. Ms. Brasher and Ms. Basi’s presentation, titled, “Transitions: The Big Two ““ Transition Plans and Graduation (the Ultimate Transition),” addressed the legal requirements for graduation and transition plans under the IDEA, and provided practical guidance
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May 25, 2012
Kate Nash and Ian Cooper were featured speakers at the Missouri Community College Association’s annual meeting on May 24, 2012. Ian and Kate were invited to provide a legal update to the Associaiton focusing on First Amendment issues on community college capuses, including student organizations and expressive association, employee speech, and political speech on campus. Ian Cooper is a founding Shareholder of Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. Prior to founding the
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Mar 17, 2012
On March 16, 2012, Amy Leech Clendennen presented at the National Business Institute’s “Missouri Special Education Law Seminar” in Clayton, MO. Ms. Clendennen’s presentation focused on the handling of disciplinary actions for students with special needs. Among the topics discussed were: (1) providing services during disciplinary removal, (2) defining functional behavioral assessments, manifestation determinations, (3) protections for children not yet eligible for special education services, (4) changes in placement, and (5) due process issues regarding special education
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Dec 3, 2011
Melanie Gurley Keeney was a featured speaker at a meeting of the School Human Resource and Career Services Association (SHRCSA) on December 2, 2011. Melanie provided attendees with an update on immigration law, including Employer compliance and Sanctions, E-Verify and I-9’s. Melanie Keeney practices in the areas of Employment, Immigration, and Education law. Melanie represents institutions of higher education, corporations and individuals in immigration law matters, including obtaining nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and
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Nov 18, 2011
Melanie Gurley Keeney and Ian Cooper were featured speakers at a meeting on November 17, 2011, of the St. Louis Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel. Ian and Melanie covered Key Decisions in Defending Employment Claims and focused on best practices for avoiding litigation, key decisions that impact trials of employment claims, and proper handling of the investigations and related matters. Melanie Keeney practices in the areas of Employment, Immigration, and Education
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Jan 25, 2011
Celynda L. Brasher has been invited to participate in the Practical Personnel Webinar Series to be produced by the Missouri School Boards Association. Celynda’s webinar will answer the question “Are Early Separation Incentives a Good Option for Your District?” Celynda will discuss the financial and legal implications of adopting an ESIP ““ including the uncertainties associated with related tax issues. The session is scheduled for January 25, 2011, with the exact time to be determined.
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Dec 2, 2010
Celynda L. Brasher has been invited to speak to the Missouri Council of Administrators of Special Education Winter Institute, to be held on December 2 and 3, 2010, at the St. Charles Convention Center. The theme of this year’s Institute is “Behavior.” Celynda will speak on “Difficult v. Violent Behavior ““ 45 Days or 45 Days?” The presentation will explore the options available to school districts when a student is violent ““ and how to make the
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Sep 27, 2010
Celynda L. Brasher spoke to the Special Education Law Seminar sponsored by the Missouri Council of Administrators of Special Education (Mo-CASE) and the Missouri School Boards Association on September 26, 2010. More than 1,000 special education administrators were present to hear Celynda speak to the general law session regarding “How to Respond to an OCR Complaint.” On September 27, 2010, Celynda gave a presentation to special education administrators participating in the Mo-CASE Annual Conference Break-Out Sessions. The
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Jul 7, 2010
The Missouri Council of School Administrators (MCSA) invited the firm of Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt P.C. to produce a series of professional development training videos on various legal topics. The training videos will be available for members of the MCSA to view on the MCSA’s website. The MCSA is the umbrella organization for two autonomous statewide professional associations of public school administrators. The Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) serves school superintendents. The Missouri Association of Elementary School
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Melanie Gurley Keeney
Celynda L. Brasher
Michelle H. Basi
Ian P. Cooper
Kate L. Nash
Margaret A. Hesse