Jennifer Earley is a shareholder of Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney. She has over two decades of experience in school law, representing schools and educational institutions on day-to-day matters. Jennifer is legal counsel to many school districts, charter and private school boards and other educational institutions across the State of Minnesota, handling a wide variety of education issues ranging from student discipline to employee termination to labor relations. She is a frequent speaker and provides training to board members, administrators and staff on many topics including data privacy, the Open Meeting Law, bullying, harassment, discrimination, and employee discipline.
Jennifer graduated from William Mitchell College of Law, where she was a published author in the William Mitchell Law Review.
When she is not representing schools, she is a proud hockey mom of two boys and a community volunteer.
Practice Areas
- Labor & Employment Law
- School Law
- Insurance Defense
Publications
- “The Minnesota Court of Appeals: A Court Without Precedent?” 19 William Mitchell Law Review (1993)
- “Communicating with the Public and Staff Regarding Problematic Employees” Inquiry and Analysis, National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys (Oct. 2003)
- “Making the Right Call on Cell Phone Policies” Minnesota School Boards Association Journal (Sept-Oct 2009)
- Interview with Jennifer Earley, Attorney, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A., “Fundraising Engages School Community, Constituents” School Superintendent’s Insider (Nov. 2014).
Community Involvement
- Sibley Hockey Boosters
- Friendly Hills PTA