Gary Brochu practices in the areas of education and school law. He has been actively involved in the education community on a statewide basis for a number of years. He currently serves as President of the Berlin Board of Education and on the Board of Directors with CABE, the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education.
Prior to joining the firm, Gary was a litigation consultant for The Hartford, after working for several years as an attorney at two Hartford area law firms.
Distinctions
· American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Law
Community Involvement
· Town of Berlin Board of Education: President (1998-2002, 2003-present)
· Connecticut Association of Boards of Education: Vice President of Programs and Convention (2004-2006); Secretary-Treasurer (2002-2004); Area Director (2000-2002)
· The Hartford Reading Buddy Program: Director (2003-2006)
Publications
August 30, 2010, New Federal "Ed Jobs" Funding Creates Opportunities and Pitfalls for Connecticut School Districts
February 23, 2010, Required Reading - Federal Court Clarifies Discovery Obligations for Pre-dispute and Litigation Matters
June 20, 2008, Changes in Suspension Law Postponed Until July 1, 2009
News
June 1, 2006, Shipman & Goodwin Adds Three Attorneys to its Labor and Employment Law Department
Events
April 23, 2012, Meaningful Meetings: More than Just Going through the Motions
April 22, 2012, Become a High Functioning School Board
December 15, 2011, I've Been Elected Board Chair--Now What?
November 18 - 19, 2011, 2011 Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE)/Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) Convention
March 4, 2011, Labor and Employment Department Public Sector 2011 Spring Seminar
November 19-20, 2010, 2010 Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE)/Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) Convention
March 19, 2010, Labor and Employment Department Public Sector Spring Seminar
November 5, 2009, Looking Beyond Electronic Discovery for the Public Sector
September 25, 2009, Teaching and Learning in the Future Sense
April 3, 2009, Labor and Employment Department Spring Seminar
April 4, 2008, Labor and Employment Department Spring Seminar