Sands Anderson

The firm’s School & Education Law Team has an extensive history representing public school divisions across Virginia. With over 100 years of combined experience in education law, the attorneys have a genuine concern for the well-being of students and educators throughout the Commonwealth.

With a significant background in both education and the law, the attorneys have a unique ability to efficiently advise school clients on the complexities of governing and operating public school divisions. The firm offers support with a deep understanding of the challenges posed to public bodies and school divisions, whether advising on complicated personnel situations, navigating issues related to disability rights, or understanding school board governance.

The members of the School & Education Law Team are frequent and regular presenters at state and national conferences for various organizations, including the Virginia School Boards Association, VASS, VAESP, VASSP, VCASE, VASBO, VASPA, NSBA, LRP, and CEC.

The firm’s lawyers currently represent approximately 100 Virginia public school divisions on a variety of matters.