February 24 - 27, 2025

NBOA and NAIS

Where to Find Venable's Independent School Lawyers at NBOA and NAIS 2025

This event has already occurred.

NBOA 2025 Annual Meeting in New York

Please join us during the 2025 NBOA Annual Meeting at our sessions listed below. We hope you will also visit us at Booth 404 during the conference. We look forward to connecting with you!

The Room Where It Happened: Complaints and Investigations
Monday, February 24 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET

Schools are increasingly receiving allegations on a broad range of issues from student misconduct to malpractice in the business office and administrative team to personnel issues and trustee issues. Not all allegations will fit neatly within a particular policy, such as whistleblower or student conduct policies.  Schools must examine the appropriate response to various types of allegations, considering their scope of jurisdiction, the legal and reputational risks, fiduciary duties and community expectations. Using case studies, this session will explore various approaches and considerations in investigations and complaint resolution.

Presented by: 

Deep Dive: Ask an Attorney
Monday, February 24 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. ET

The business office manages a wide range of risks and legal issues. This session will cover what you need to know about the latest hot topics and give you the opportunity to ask your questions about the issues of concern to you. Learn to spot issues and develop strategies to reduce your school’s risk. Topics will be sourced from the independent school community in January and early February of 2025.

Presented by:

NAIS 2025 Annual Conference in Nashville

Please join us during the 2025 NAIS Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. We look forward to connecting with you!  

Moving Through Conflict: Considerations in Complaints and Investigations

Thursday, February 27 | 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT
Schools are receiving an increase in allegations on a broad range of issues, including student misconduct, claims against the business office and administrative team, personnel issues, and trustee issues. Each allegation presented does not necessarily fit neatly and squarely within a particular policy, such as whistleblower or student conduct policies. Schools must examine the appropriate response to various types of allegations, considering their scope of jurisdiction, the legal and reputational risks, fiduciary duties, and community expectations. Use case studies to discuss the various approaches and considerations in investigations and complaint resolution.

Presented by: