Curtis M. Leonard

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Areas of Practice

• School Law

Professional Experience

Curtis Leonard’s practice focuses exclusively on the representation of school districts in Washington State.  Curtis represents districts on a wide variety of school law issues, including: labor and employment; collective bargaining; union grievances and arbitration; employee misconduct investigations; employee discipline; student and teacher rights; board governance; public disclosure and open public meetings, and special education.

Curtis started his career as an associate attorney in a Washington, DC area firm specializing in employment law. In 2006, Curtis joined the Auburn School District as the Director of Human Resources and Legal Affairs. As in-house counsel for the district, Curtis represented the district on all legal issues arising out of the daily operation of schools. As a former district employee, Curtis has a unique understanding of the complex issues facing school districts. He brings a client-focused approach and is passionate about advocating for schools.

Education

• He graduated Cum Laude from American University, Washington College of Law in 2005.
• Curtis attended Brigham Young University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

Admitted to Practice

Washington State Courts (WSBA # 38976)

Publications & Presentations

• Presenter “Write this Way: Effective Contract Language”, Washington School Personnel Association Spring Conference, Olympia, WA, March 22, 2010.
• Presenter, Basic Legal Concepts in School Law, Washington School Personnel Association, H.E.L.P Workshop, Bellingham, WA, July 8 – 9, 2008.
• Panelist, School Law Issues, Washington School Personnel Association Fall Conference, Tacoma, WA, November 17, 2006.