Special Education and Autism: Advanced Cases Studies
Tim Adams, Esq. and Jennifer Keefe, Esq. will discuss advanced special education cases for the experienced practitioner. Specifically, they will address whether there is recourse if your special needs child is injured at school from a wrongful restraint or seclusion. State and federal laws do not fully protect parents in this area. Tim will also discuss some key autism cases and how practitioners can learn from his experience to best advocate for their clients.
Timothy A. Adams, Esq., BA, JD
Tim has served as an adjunct professor and Associate Director of the Special Education Advocacy Clinic, Pepperdine University School of Law. He is actively involved in educating parents on special ed law, including Autism One, the National Autism Association, the National Epilepsy Foundation Annual Conference and Talk About Curing Autism (TACA). He has trained Orange County Superior Court Judges regarding special education law. He is Adams & Associates’ Principal.
Jennifer Keefe, Esq., JD
Jennifer is a trial lawyer for a major national law firm and has been nominated by her peers 6 years in a row as one of Texas’ Rising Stars in Texas Monthly Magazine. She attended Vanderbilt University and Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law. She assists clients in a wide range of business litigation. Jennifer has received several awards for her pro bono work and serves on the Board of EBCALA. She also leads a parent support group in Dallas named Warrior Parents of Dallas.
