2022 Mississippi Education Law Conference

June 8th, 2022: Education Law 101 Day
The Education Law 101 Day will provide those new to legal issues in higher education with an in-depth review of critical legal and policy issues arising in schools and colleges. There will be one track for P-12 leaders in education and another for practitioners in postsecondary education. The information covered is ideal for those new to dealing with legal issues in education and for those who would like a refresher on nuts and bolts law and policy issues commonly encountered in educational settings.

June 9th, 2022: Plenary, Breakout Sessions

Options are available for individuals to register for one day or both days of the conference.

A special thanks to Mayo Mallette PLLC of Oxford, Mississippi, for its generous sponsorship support for the 2022 Mississippi Education Law Conference.

The honorary Co-Chair for this year's conference is Mary Ann Connell, a legal trailblazer who during more than 40 years of practice has served educational institutions with distinction, including as the attorney for the University of Mississippi and board attorney for the Oxford School District.

Organizers for the conference are the University of Mississippi School of Law, University of Mississippi Division of Outreach and Continuing Education, the Higher Education Law, Policy, and Practice (HELPP) Collaborative of the University of Mississippi Department of Higher Education, and the North Mississippi Education Consortium.

Credits:

  • 1 OSL Credit available for Entry Level School Administrators (must attend both days)
  • 10 SEMI Credits available for School Administrators (5 SEMI Credits for one day attendance)
  • 1.3 CEU Credits avalable for Teachers (.6 CEU Credits for one day attendance)
  • CLE Credit available for attorneys

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Schedule
2022
Wednesday, June 8th
7:30 AM

Arrival/Continental Breakfast

Conference Attendees

7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

8:20 AM

Welcome/Orientation for Day

Conference Organizers

8:20 AM - 8:30 AM

8:30 AM

P-12 Education Session, Part I

Johnny R. Purvis
Jim Keith, Adams and Reese LLP
S. Ryan Niemeyer, University of Mississippi

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

11:30 AM

Lunch (provided on site)

Conference Attendees

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

12:30 PM

P-12 Education Session, Part II

Johnny R. Purvis
Jim Keith, Adams and Reese LLP
S. Ryan Niemeyer, University of Mississippi

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Thursday, June 9th
7:30 AM

Arrival/Continental Breakfast

Conference Attendees

7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

8:20 AM

Welcome/Orientation for Day

Conference Organizers

8:20 AM - 8:30 AM

8:30 AM

Plenary Session: Mississippi Education Finance (P-20)

Jay Allen, Itawamba Community College
Thomas K. Hudson, Jackson State University
Nancy Loome, The Parents' Campaign
Ronnie Musgrove, Musgrove Law Firm
Andy Mullins, University of Mississippi
S. Ryan Niemeyer, University of Mississippi

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

9:45 AM

Break

Conference Attendees

9:45 AM - 9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Breakout Session #1: Special Education Updates for School Administrators

Robin Lemonis, Mississippi. Department of Special Education

9:55 AM - 11:10 AM

9:55 AM

Breakout Session #2: Disability Issues on the College Campus

Laura Rothstein, University of Louisville

9:55 AM - 11:10 AM

9:55 AM

Breakout Session #3: Free Speech on Mississippi Campuses

Paul Watkins, Mayo Mallette PLLC
David Whitcomb, University of Mississippi

9:55 AM - 11:10 AM

11:10 AM

Lunch (provided on site)

Conference Attendees

11:10 AM - 12:20 PM

12:20 PM

Plenary Session: Conversation on LGBTQIA+ Campus Issues and Updates (P-20)

Jaime Harker, University of Mississippi
Bonita Coleman, Ocean Springs School District
Paul Watkins, Mayo Mallette PLLC
Phillis George, University of Mississippi

12:20 PM - 1:35 PM

1:35 PM

Break

Conference Attendees

1:35 PM - 1:45 PM

1:45 PM

Breakout Session #1: Covid Lessons in Crisis management

Johnny R. Purvis

1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

1:45 PM

Breakout Session #2: CLE Ethics Session for Attorneys

Benjamin P. Cooper, University of Mississippi

1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Break

Conference Attendees

3:00 PM - 3:10 PM

3:10 PM

Breakout Session #1: The Top Five Education Law Issues in Mississippi

John Hooks, Adams and Reese LLP

3:10 PM - 4:25 PM

3:10 PM

Breakout Session #2: A Conversation About Students, Employees, Leadership, and the Law in Higher Education

George McClellan, University of Mississippi
Brent Marsh, University of Mississippi

3:10 PM - 4:25 PM