For nearly three decades Kevin Gordon has provided adept, reliable counsel to public school districts in a wide range of education law issues. Bringing a welcoming and steady presence, he draws on his deep insights to guide clients through complicated situations. Kevin finds practical solutions and tailors them to fit the precise circumstances, preferences and objectives of those he represents.

Kevin’s breadth of experience spans multiple practice areas. He advises on matters relating to school construction, school finance, student records and confidentiality, Freedom of Information Act questions, board governance, intergovernmental agreements, employment and labor, collective bargaining, business transactions, real estate and other general school law issues such as discrimination and First Amendment claims. He also advocates in litigation.

School districts appreciate Kevin’s ability to take on and handle the kinds of tricky, multifaceted issues that are currently arising with more frequency. These include the increased desire by parents to have more input into school curriculums and the public’s growing demand for more transparency, which must be balanced with confidentiality obligations and the right of employees to plan freely.

Kevin enjoys forming strong relationships with his clients and getting to know them well to generate the right solutions that address the political, public relations, financial and logistical aspects of matters, as well as the legal side. He understands that school districts face myriad demands and juggle many challenges, whether they’re large or small, urban or suburban or rural. Always highly responsive to all he represents, Kevin works diligently to take problems off their plates.