Leon, Alcala, Morse & Reynolds, PLLC

10/14/2026

Two events, one busy week! 📚

Partner Sarah Reynolds is hitting the road to share practical legal guidance with Texas education leaders!

📍 October 15: First-Time Superintendents Academy |

📍 October 17: Texas Council of Women School Executives Fall Conference | Region 7

From navigating public purchasing to strengthening documentation and communication practices, Sarah is helping school leaders build a strong foundation for success.

We look forward to connecting with everyone attending!

10/12/2026

📣 Two webinars coming up this week!

Whether you're navigating a sensitive grievance or responding to a student complaint, having the right procedures in place matters.

⚖️ Tuesday, October 13 | 7 PM
Trustee Toolkit: Navigating Board-Level Grievances
Join Partner Michelle Alcala to explore the preparation, processes, and policies involved in handling board-level grievances, including those that hit close to home.

📝 Thursday, October 15 | 10 AM–12 PM
Documenting and Investigating Bullying and Other Complaints
Join Managing Partner John Janssen and Attorney Victoria Olivarez for practical guidance on investigating complaints, maintaining thorough documentation, and supporting student safety.

We hope to see you there!

🔗 Register at leonalcala.com/trainings

10/08/2026

We're presenting at 2026! 🤠

Join the Leon, Alcala, Morse & Reynolds team this Friday, October 9:

🤖 8:45 AM | AI in Texas Schools: Navigating Legal Risks and Operational Realities with Stephanie Ritchie

🔒 8:45 AM | Leading Closed Session with Clarity: A Practical Checklist for Leaders with Michelle Alcala

🤝 2:45 PM | Bridging Perspectives:
Resolving Grievances from 3 Vantage Points with Victoria Olivarez, Chris Maska & Sheryl Moore
*UPDATE: The graphic below states that this presentation is at 3:45 PM. It is at 2:45 PM.*

Come learn, ask questions, and say hi to the LAMR team! 👋

09/24/2026

🤔 What would you do? 🤔

A student with an IEP seriously injures another student.
The parent wants the student expelled.
Staff say they can’t come back to campus.
A decision needs to be made today.

What does the law actually let you do? Special education discipline can turn a seemingly straightforward disciplinary decision into a much more complicated one.

Join partner Sara Leon and managing partner John Janssen for this upcoming webinar as they work through real-world scenarios and discuss the rules administrators need to know when Chapter 37 and federal special education law intersect.

💻 WEBINAR: Discipline & Special Education: What Every Administrator Must Know
📅 Thursday, Oct. 8 | 10 AM–12 PM CST
🎟️ $250 for up to 8 people

REGISTER HERE: https://www.leonalcala.com/product/discipline-and-special-education-what-every-administrator-must-know

09/22/2026

Don't miss this presentation as we break down the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program and what Texas school districts need to know! 💰✏️🤔

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in 2025, ushered in the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship program, aimed at facilitating private school choice. However, the tax credit program does not limit eligibility to private-school students. The program is scheduled to begin January 1, 2027, and G...

09/22/2026

🤔 Can Districts of Innovation opt out of SB 12’s new grievance requirements?

Senate Bill 12 brought significant changes to the grievance process for Texas public school districts... but Districts of Innovation may have options.

In this video presentation, attorney Victoria Olivarez breaks down the new Chapter 26A grievance requirements and explores how DOIs can use their Innovation Plans to determine which provisions work for their local grievance process.

▶️ Watch the presentation:
https://www.leonalcala.com/post/senate-bill-12-grievances-the-doi-option

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Eddy Hernandez Perez on being recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his work in Construction Law! 👏

This distinction recognizes outstanding professional excellence among attorneys earlier in their careers and is based entirely on peer review.

We’re proud to see Eddy’s work recognized by his peers and proud to have him on our team. Congratulations, Eddy!

09/01/2026

⏰ Senate Bill 12 deadline: September 30, 2026

Texas school districts and charter schools have an annual SB 12 compliance certification due to TEA... and the process includes more than simply submitting a form.

✅ We’ve created a free resource to help district leaders quickly review the requirements, key action steps, and resources they should have on their radar before the deadline.

Download the SB 12 Compliance Certification resource:
https://www.leonalcala.com/post/senate-bill-12-compliance-certification

08/28/2026

Title IX can be complicated. Required training should leave educators feeling more confident... not more overwhelmed. ⚖️📚

On September 1, Sarah Reynolds and John Janssen are headed to Region 7 ESC to provide in-person Title IX training. We’re looking forward to a morning of conversation and practical guidance with HR directors, superintendents, and administrators from across the region!

📅 September 1, 2026
📍 Region 7 ESC

07/31/2026

We have exciting news to share! 🎉 Eddy Hernandez Perez has been named a 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Star for Construction Law.

This award honors outstanding attorneys across the state, and it reflects the hard work, dedication, and skill Eddy brings to every case. We couldn't be prouder to have him on our team.

Join us in congratulating Eddy on this fantastic achievement! 👏