ROBERT E. SWAIN
PARTNER

Rob is an advocate for schools who has devoted his career to problem solving, creative solutions and representing schools in litigation.

rob@krihaboucek.com

Direct: (630) 394-3788
Main:   (630) 394-3790

EXPERIENCE

Rob has represented and counseled schools throughout all manner of adversarial proceedings, ranging from internal investigations to administrative agency actions to traditional litigation.

Rob has extensive experience advising clients on the following:

  • Mediation and creative problem solving
  • Internal investigations and grievance proceedings
  • Vendor disputes
  • Student and employee discipline
  • Civil rights and constitutional claims
  • Subpoena compliance

Rob advises school boards on everyday issues and have extensive experience on issues including:

  • Open Meetings Act (OMA)
  • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
  • Record retention
  • ISBE investigations
  • Special education cooperative withdrawals
  • Board member complaints and disputes

Rob has worked on various business operations matters, including:

  • Vendor disputes
  • Construction litigation
  • Mechanic’s liens

Rob advises school administrators and the school boards on various student discipline matters, including:

  • Student discipline hearings
  • SB100
  • Constitutional rights
  • Student records

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

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