2024 School Law: Personnel and Student Issues Handbook 2024 School Law: Personnel and Student Issues Handbook


Tressler attorneys John M. O'Driscoll and Caitlin Frenzer were recently selected to contribute to the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education's (IICLE) 2024 Edition of School Law: Personnel and Student Issues handbook. Their chapter is titled "Labor Relations: Overview and Certification of the Bargaining Unit." The handbook is a comprehensive guide to navigating legal issues surrounding employee and student matters, offering insights and strategies into the obligations, responsibilities and limitations inherent in the operation of public schools. Well done, John and Caitlin! 

Click here to learn more or to purchase the handbook on IICLE's website.

*Available formats include print and e-book. Also accessible in the IICLE® Online Library.

John M. O'Driscoll Tressler LLP

About John M. O'Driscoll


John’s practice includes providing general counsel services to local governmental bodies such as municipalities, school districts, libraries and park districts. John handles a wide variety of disputes such as breaches of contract, construction issues, employment disputes, property damage, tort liability defense, labor negotiations, internet defamation, ordinance violations, “sunshine laws” compliance, professional negligence matters and complex litigation.

Caitlin Frenzer Tressler LLP

About Caitlin Frenzer


Caitlin focuses her practice on providing general counsel services to local governmental bodies. Caitlin represents clients on a variety of matters including zoning, contracts, employment, economic development, intergovernmental agreements, compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and Illinois Open Meetings Act, drafting legislation and policy.

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 About Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education

IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that accomplishes its mission through (1) the presentation of continuing legal education programs designed by and for Illinois attorneys; (2) the publication of comprehensive practice handbooks and forms authored by and for Illinois attorneys; and (3) the continued development and maintenance of additional legal resources designed to enhance Illinois law practice. Visit www.iicle.com to learn more. 

About Tressler LLP

Tressler has one of the most experienced and multi-faceted government law practices in Illinois. As local governments are faced with increasingly complex regulatory matters and ever-growing exposure to litigation, we offer a diverse array of talent to serve our clients’ needs. From our Chicago and Bolingbrook offices, our seasoned team is uniquely positioned to represent municipalities, cities, villages, park districts, school districts and other public entities throughout northern and central Illinois, including Lake, Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Grundy counties.

Unlike our competitors, Tressler has significant talent and experience in critical areas of law that support our government law practice. These include lawyers who focus their practices on bankruptcy, construction/surety litigation, environmental law, insurance coverage, intellectual property, complex real estate and construction litigation, among others.

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