Sweet Stevens Announces Retirement of Ellis H. Katz

After making significant contributions to school law over four decades, Sweet Stevens has announced the retirement of founding partner Ellis Katz, effective December 30, 2022.

Sweet Stevens Attorneys Selected to 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Ellis Katz and Thomas Warner of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP have been selected to the 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list.

Faust Presents at Lehigh Special Education Law Symposium

Andy Faust of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams is back as a featured presenter at Lehigh University’s Special Education Law Symposium held virtually on June 19-24, 2022.

Sweet Stevens to Offer Audit Services for School Districts

For school boards frustrated with settlement agreements or dealing with a significant amount of litigation, Sweet Stevens offers a new service to help districts reduce the risk of exposure to potential litigation and defend against it.

2022 PAPSA Conference to Again Feature Paul Stevens Memorial Legal Seminar

Sharon Montanye, Thomas Warner and Jane Williams will update attendees on court decisions, regulations, and best practices, among other topics during the annual “Paul Stevens Memorial Legal Seminar.”

Cheramie Walz to Host Section 504 Webinar

Mark Cheramie Walz will present “The 411 on Section 504: Deciphering Child Find and Eligibility Requirements” in an upcoming LRP Education webinar.

Lochinger Named Partner at Sweet Stevens

Attorney Shawn Lochinger, who represents clients in all areas of education law, including special education and labor and employment law, has been promoted to partner.

Audi to Host PSBA Virtual School Law Workshop

John Audi, current president of the Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association, will preside over the 2021 Virtual School Law Workshop for the Pennsylvania School Boards Association.

Sweet Stevens’ Warner Plans, Presents at 2021 PBI Exceptional Children Conference

Tom Warner is again playing a pivotal role in the annual Pennsylvania Bar Institute Exceptional Children Conference: he is a course planner and faculty member for the event, which is considered one of the premier special education conferences in the commonwealth.

Jane Williams to Speak at Pennsylvania Council for Exceptional Children Conference

Jane Williams, along with a panel of experts, will engage in a robust conversation about preparing for and participating in early dispute resolution options and due process hearings.