Mr. Brian D. Schwartz

Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel

Illinois Principals Association

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Brian Schwartz is the Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel to the Illinois Principals Association and has practiced law for over 22 years. He is the author of three books: The Law of Homeschooling (2008), Finding Middle Ground in K-12 Education (2009) and Illinois Law in the School Office (2015). He has also written numerous book chapters, law review articles and scholarly publications. Brian previously served on the national board of directors of the Education Law Association and is the past chair of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Education Law Section Council. He is a member of the Illinois and National Council of School Attorneys. Brian has presented nationally on a variety education-related issues.