Annalissa S. Maitz
Associate at Best, Best & Krieger | Education Law | Public Agency Counsel & Litigation
- Role
- Associate Attorney Public Agency Law at Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK)
- Location
- Sacramento, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Annalissa S. Maitz
Taking the road less traveled, Annalissa Maitz, a champion of school districts and…
Experience
Associate Attorney Public Agency Law
Aug 2024 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US
Recruited for her expertise and knowledge in education law, now focusing on expanding the firm’s presence throughout California. With expertise in #EdLaw, from student services and special education (IDEA) to board governance, Title IX, labor and employment, curriculum and instruction, safety, and data protection, Maitz re-joined BBK to give districts and educational institutions a voice and strong defensible legal advocacy. • Advocates for student rights, addressing constitutional issues related to privacy, free speech, and religious exercise while ensuring compliance with IDEA and Section 504 requirements by providing representation during IEP meetings, mediations, due process hearings, and alternative dispute resolution.• Defends LEAs through compliance investigations by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), California Department of Education (CDE), and regulatory bodies, focusing on Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) and civil rights compliance.• Investigates incidents of discrimination, harassment, and critical events involving student or educator injuries, offering counsel on Title IX matters, including gender-based misconduct.• Advises governing boards on compliance with the Brown Act and Political Reform Act, ensuring accountability in agenda preparation, closed session topics, and conflict of interest issues.• Develops and enforces records management protocols, including CPRA, FERPA, and CASBO standards, ensuring proper retention and destruction of sensitive records.• Guides LEAs on alternative discipline strategies such as restorative justice practices, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) while addressing challenges like chronic absenteeism and declining enrollment.• Provides legal support in labor and employment matters, handling employee discipline, litigation, and management of certified, classified, and substitute personnel.
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