Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.

02/25/2026

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Special Education Law and Leadership Conference this April! Don't miss your chance to be part of this year's event. Head to https://ratwiklaw.com/2026-special-education-law.../ to get all the details and secure your spot today!

Please join us for the 2026 Special Education Law & Leadership Conference being held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

09/25/2025

Our 2025 Annual School Law Seminar is quickly approaching! This year's School Law Seminar will be held on October 3, 2025 at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center, located at 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN. Registration will be open until Wednesday, October 1. Please see our registration page located at https://ratwiklaw.com/2025-annual-school-law-seminar/ and register to attend before time runs out. Our Annual School Law Seminar is free to attend and you can attend either virtually or in-person, but you must register before 12:00 p.m. on October 1, 2025 to secure your spot at our seminar. After October 1, please contact our Firm Administrator, Jenny Nelson, at [email protected] with any registration questions. We look forward to having you with us on October 3!

We’d love to have you join us! Our annual school law seminar is free to attend, either virtually or in-person. Please choose your preference below.

09/03/2025

Registration is now open for our 2025 Annual School Law Seminar. Please visit the registration page of our website (https://ratwiklaw.com/2025-annual-school-law-seminar/) for more information on registration and to view the agenda and topic descriptions for this year's seminar. We hope to see you there!

Our school law attorneys proudly serve as special and general counsel to K-12 schools across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

08/15/2025

RRM attorneys Christian Shafer and Mary Wahlquist recently obtained a summary judgment order in favor of Hopkins Public Schools in a personal injury case stemming from a downhill ski collision between a District skier and a skier on another team. While the Plaintiff did not sue the District directly, the other skier brought a Third-Party Complaint, alleging that the District was at least partially responsible for the Plaintiff’s alleged injuries. In dismissing the Third-Party contribution and indemnity claims, the Court ruled that the District was entitled to vicarious official immunity from those claims based on the discretion exercised by its coaches during ski practice. If you would like to read more about this case please visit our LinkedIn page:

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06/12/2025

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Decision in Disability Discrimination Case

The Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in A.J.T. ex rel A.T. v. Osseo Area Schools. In a “narrow” holding, that did not address whether the District engaged in discrimination, the Court held that under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, disability discrimination “claims based on educational services should be subject to the same standards that apply in other disability discrimination contexts.” The Court declined to decide what the particular intent standard is for such claims.

A two-Justice concurring opinion noted that the District’s arguments on what the particular intent standard should be are “important” and “serious arguments” and should be addressed in future cases.

The Court remanded the case to the trial court for a decision on whether the District discriminated against A.J.T. The District is confident that it did not engage in discrimination and looks forward to establishing such in accordance with the Supreme Court’s new guidance. RRM is pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision and is honored to represent the Osseo Area Schools in this matter.

Link to case: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24-249_a86c.pdf

04/28/2025

Today, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A. had the distinct honor of having a case argued before the United States Supreme Court. This milestone reflects the depth of our team’s experience and unwavering commitment to excellence in the practice of law. We are proud of Laura Booth, Christian Shafer and Adam Frudden for their strong advocacy for educators and school districts.

02/19/2025

Save The Date! You don't want to miss this special event. Registration opening soon.

12/20/2024

As the year wraps up, we'd like to give a huge shoutout to our incredible team. Their hard work, dedication and passion have made a real difference for our clients all year long. Thank you for everything you do!

Here's to a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead.

11/12/2024

Our team at Ratwik had the pleasure of attending University of Minnesota’s Meet the Market, connecting with the next generation of legal talent! It was an inspiring day filled with insightful conversations, networking, and sharing what makes our firm a great place to grow as a future associate attorney. We’re excited to see the bright minds that will help shape the future of law!

10/25/2024

On November 8, 2024, at Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney’s 2024 Annual School Law Seminar, attorney Mary Haasl will be presenting “Title IX Part 2 – Don’t Forget About Equality in Athletics!” This presentation will cover equal access rights of underrepresented athletes to practice and competitive facilities, locker rooms, equipment, and supplies and more. To register for this seminar, please follow the link below. We look forward to seeing you there! https://ratwiklaw.com/2024-annual-school-law-seminar/

10/22/2024

Have you heard about the new Title IX regulations for schools? Our experienced Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney attorneys, Erin Benson and Kaylynn Johnson, will be presenting “What is Old is New: Implementing the Title IX Final Rule in Minnesota Schools” at our November 8, 2024 Annual School Law Seminar. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about the most significant changes to the Title IX Final Rule and best practices to use during the grievance process. Register now by clicking here: https://ratwiklaw.com/2024-annual-school-law-seminar/