Susan is an education attorney with a practice focus on public charter schools. Susan represents and provides counsel to charter school leaders and boards of trustees on a wide range of matters including school operations, board governance, charter applications and renewals, compliance, special education, student discipline, employment, mergers, leasing, and facilities, Commissioner’s appeals and litigation.
Prior to joining Cohen Schneider Law, P.C., Susan served as Legal Counsel at the New York City Charter School Center, where she provided legal support to the Charter Center and guidance to New York City charter schools. Susan has a background in corporate law and practiced as a civil litigator for many years, gaining wide-ranging litigation experience in Connecticut State and Federal Courts, including appellate and complex litigation matters. Susan is a certified mediator and has completed the State of Connecticut’s Guardian ad Litem / Attorney for the Minor Child comprehensive training.
Susan volunteers her time to the community, and non-profit organizations with an emphasis on service to at-risk children and youth.
