Utieyin Ekwejunor-Etchie focuses her practice on the intersection of education and technology, labor, employment, and governance matters. She helps clients stay up to date on new laws regarding education technology and Artificial Intelligence, as well as, counsels clients through personnel investigations, employee discipline, discrimination and harassment claims, and issues of compliance under the Brown Act.

A product of the California public school system herself, Utieyin is passionate about this work because she understands the profound impact one teacher can make in a student’s educational outcome. She values districts that ensure employees contribute to creating a safe environment where students can learn and succeed. Additionally, she assists with Public Records Act requests, interpreting new laws for governing boards, and drafting and revising policies and regulations to ensure compliance.

With experience in Bay Area school districts and at a global fintech company, she brings a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges that technology presents in education. She recognizes the effects of the digital divide on student success, while being mindful of privacy and cybersecurity risks that accompany increased access to technology in school communities. Utieyin applies her insights to guide school districts in the acquisition of new technology and its responsible usage.