Save the date for our annual School Law Seminar!

This year’s event will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30-3:30 at Embassy Suites Bloomington/Minneapolis.

This year’s topics will address:

Dealing with Difficult Employees and Difficult Parents

Update on Special Education Decisions

Navigating the Leave Labyrinth

Title IX and the MHRA: Sex Discrimination under Federal and State Law

The Parents are Fighting Again: Being in the Middle of Custody Disputes (and Similar Issues)

AI and Technology in Schools: What’s New and What Matters Now

From Complaint to Conclusion: Mastering Effective Investigations

 

School Law

SW&M provides top-quality legal advice to school districts, charter schools, and private schools in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Click on the practice areas below to learn more about the firm’s extensive expertise in the area of school law.

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Municipal Law

The attorneys at SW&M provide an extensive array of legal services and have expertise in virtually all areas of civil law affecting cities and counties.  Click on the practice areas below to learn about the the firms extensive expertise in the area of municipal law.

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What to expect from SW&M

Responsiveness

We have a team approach to clients, meaning clients can always reach an attorney even if the primary partner they work with is unavailable.

Experience

Our firm has a broad range of experience. Combined with our team approach, that means that clients can expect to have someone who knows the subject area working on their matter.

Trustworthy

Clients trust SW&M attorneys to provide legally correct, practical advice.

Problem Solving

We understand the challenges faced by public bodies and offer creative, practical solutions.

Cost-effective

We have a range of attorneys from expert partners with 30+ years of experience to new associates. We assign work in a cost-effective manner that means clients don’t pay partner rates for basic tasks.

Quality Results

RASW&M attorneys work tirelessly to ensure clients reach the best outcome possible.

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Quality. Trust. Results.

SW&M lawyers provide trusted representation in administrative hearings, state and federal courts, and before appellate courts. We also work hard to see if matters can be settled between the parties or at mediation.

Clients depend on SW&M to find innovative solutions to complex legal issues and our team of lawyers leverage the firm’s experience to handle these challenges.

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