Gwen Zittoun practices in the area of education and school law. She represents boards of education in relation to special education, Section 504, restraint and seclusion, student discipline, board policy development and revision, and general education matters. Gwen frequently speaks on education issues, including privacy and confidentiality of student information, bullying and Section 504.
Prior to joining Shipman & Goodwin, Gwen served as a law clerk in the Staff Attorneys' Office for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. While attending law school, Gwen authored the comment "Accessing Mental Health Care for Children: Relinquishing Custody to Save the Child," 67 Alb. L. Rev. 301 (2003).
Distinctions
· Member, Albany Law Review
Teaching Positions
· University of Connecticut: Adjunct Professor, Neag School of Education
Professional Affiliations
· American Bar Association
· Connecticut Bar Association
· Hartford County Bar Association
Experience
Connecticut Board of Education Awarded Attorneys' Fees by Federal Court in IDEA Case
Publications
March 31, 2011, State Department of Education and Department of Public Health Revise Regulations Concerning Immunization Requirements for School Entry
January 28, 2011, State Department of Education Revises Regulations Concerning the Administration of Medication in Schools
October 25, 2010, Department of Education Adds Two Public Hearings and Extends Comment Deadline for Proposed Special Education Regulations
April 24, 2009, Board of Education in Connecticut Awarded Attorneys' Fees by Federal Court in IDEA Case
January 20, 2009, New Federal IDEA Regulations Impact Delivery of Special Education and Related Services
December 21, 2008, Congress Expands the Americans With Disabilities Act: How will this change Section 504?
News
September 26, 2006, Shipman & Goodwin Welcomes 2006 Fall Associate Class
Events
December 8, 2010, Bullying Investigations Seminar - Stamford, CT
November 8, 2010, Bullying Investigations Seminar - Hartford, CT
April 30, 2009, School Law Breakfast Seminar: Student Health Issues
April 3, 2009, A Conference for School Office Personnel
February 12, 2009, Introduction to Copyright Law
October 14, 2008, Section 504: Providing Regular Education Accommodations to Students With Disabilities
October 7, 2008, Section 504: Providing Regular Education Accommodations to Students With Disabilities
April 25, 2008, Connecticut Association of Schools Seminar for School Office Personnel
April 4, 2008, Labor and Employment Department Spring Seminar