Public–sector clients facing tough situations and controversies rely on Shane Jones to get them through the quandaries. Bringing almost three decades of experience in labor and employment and education law, he takes a pragmatic, empathetic approach to resolving a wide range of problems and conflicts. 

Shane adeptly advises school districts, community colleges and municipalities on issues including labor negotiations and relations, collective bargaining, investigations, employee discipline, student discipline, board governance, municipal issues, and matters relating to “Sunshine” laws and the Open Meetings and Freedom of Information Acts. He also takes on hot-button issues such as vaccination mandates, policies involving LGBTQ+ students and book censorship battles assisting clients to practical, real-world solutions. 

A fierce advocate, Shane helps employers craft strong, reasonable and defensible bargaining proposals and present their interests at the table persuasively and effectively. In addition, he counsels and represents employers in various arbitration forums and before administrative agencies such as the EEOC, IDHR, and the MCHR . He has defended employers against claims of discrimination and unfair labor practices and led employers to victory in union campaigns, grievance arbitrations, and court litigation. 

Shane’s reassuring presence and insightful guidance give clients peace of mind, while his kindness and humor ease tensions and bring agreements to fruition. He ensures that all parties involved get a chance to add input and have their voices heard. While Shane always remains conscious of preserving long-term institutional relationships, he is unafraid to assertively push through to gain resolutions favorable to those he represents. 

As an in-demand professional leadership and development authority and a dynamic public speaker, Shane is regularly asked to present training, workshops and roundtables to IASB, IASA, IASBO, Regional Offices of Education, MSBA, MOASPA, SHRM, and other groups. He also presents annually at the Southern Illinois Law and Leadership Conference and has delivered keynote presentations for regional office in-service days, legal conferences, and other events.  

Shane considers it an honor to represent civic-minded people and organizations that strive daily to make the country and the world a better place.