Laviano & Gagne, LLC

03/07/2026

Attorney Jennifer Laviano, facilitated a two-day Due Process training for new attorneys at the COPAA conference!

🎉 Exciting news from the 28th Annual COPAA Conference!

Yesterday, Jennifer D. Laviano, Esq., along with Craig Goodmark, Esq., and Michele Kule-Korgood, Esq., presented a valuable session on Impartial Due Process Hearing Training.

It's great to see such important topics being discussed in our community!



ALT - A picture of Jennifer D. Laviano, Esq, in front of a presentation screen.

10/25/2025

Ryan and our phenomenal paralegal representing at the Miracle League Trick or Treat event! A safe and accessible place for families to enjoy Halloween!

10/25/2025

Laviano & Gagne will be here handing out candy! Stop by and say hello!

10/19/2025

Here is the beautiful video that Clio created about our work, our mission, and why we do what we do.

Laviano & Gagne was founded with a deeply personal mission, rooted in the founders’ own experience, to ensure every child with a disability receives the educ...

10/17/2025

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉

Last night at the MGM Music Hall in Boston, we had the absolute honor of accepting the 2025 Clio Legal Impact Award! 🏆✨

Out of law firms around the world, Laviano & Gagne, LLC was recognized for the difference we make every single day for students with disabilities and their families. 💜

To say we’re humbled is an understatement — this award celebrates impact, and that’s exactly what drives our work: ensuring every child receives the education they deserve, and every parent feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Clio is the largest legal tech company in the world, and their annual awards spotlight the firms redefining what it means to practice law with heart, innovation, and purpose. 🌍💼

We’re beyond proud to bring this international recognition home to Connecticut — and to every family who’s trusted us to fight for FAPE.

🎥 Watch Clio’s feature video about our firm at the link in our bio!

10/16/2025

Backstage at MGM Music Hall!

10/16/2025

Big night in Boston for !

06/19/2025

We’re Hiring! Join the team at

We are looking for a full-time Associate Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic special education law firm.

The right candidate will:

✅ Be licensed to practice law in Connecticut
✅ Have a strong interest in disability rights and special education law
✅ Be comfortable (or excited!) to appear at due process hearings, mediations, and IEP meetings
✅ Bring sharp legal writing skills and a fierce commitment to protecting students’ rights

What we offer:

💜 Meaningful, client-centered work
📚 Mentorship and ongoing training in a highly specialized field
💻 Flexibility, support, and a team that actually collaborates
☕ Flexible work setting

At Laviano & Gagne, we fight hard — and with heart. If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your resume and a cover letter to Melissa Gagne at [email protected]

06/19/2025

We’re Hiring! Join the team at Laviano & Gagne, LLC

We are looking for a full-time Associate Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic special education law firm.

The right candidate will:
✅ Be licensed to practice law in Connecticut
✅ Have a strong interest in disability rights and special education law
✅ Be comfortable (or excited!) to appear at due process hearings, mediations, and IEP meetings
✅ Bring sharp legal writing skills and a fierce commitment to protecting students' rights

What we offer:
💜 Meaningful, client-centered work
📚 Mentorship and ongoing training in a highly specialized field
💻 Flexibility, support, and a team that actually collaborates
☕ Flexible work setting

At Laviano & Gagne, we fight hard — and with heart. If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your resume and a cover letter to Melissa Gagne at [email protected]

06/17/2025

Big News from Laviano & Gagne, LLC!

We’re thrilled to share that our firm has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2025 Legal Impact Award in the Clio Reisman Awards — only 5 firms were selected from over 300 law firm submissions worldwide.

This recognition means the world to us. As a firm committed to fighting for the rights of students with disabilities and their families, it’s incredibly meaningful to have our work acknowledged for the impact it makes beyond the IEP meetings, Mediation and Due Process Hearings.

We’re also proud to have been named a runner-up for the 2025 Diversity & Inclusion Award, further affirming our mission to create equitable access to education and justice for all children — regardless of ability.

Thank you to our incredible clients, colleagues, and community who make this work possible. Thank you to Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology, for uplifting stories that show how law can truly be a force for good. And thank you to our incredible staff, who we couldn't do this without!

As this award is determined by community votes, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to cast your vote for us here: https://www.clio.com/the-reismans/legal-impact-award/

One of the reasons we are so excited about this honor is that it gives us a chance to highlight this little-known practice area to literally tens of thousands of law firms. We hope that this will draw more attention to practitioners who might be interested and willing in helping the families we care about not just in Connecticut, but throughout the country. So, we would truly appreciate it, if you would share this link on social media and with your families and friends, and ask them to vote for our firm, if you're comfortable doing so.

VOTING OPENS TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18th!!!
https://www.clio.com/the-reismans/legal-impact-award/

03/22/2025

What does it really mean to SLAY your child’s IEP/PPT meeting?

Join me, a special education attorney, parent and former educator, for an empowering evening at Beanz & Co. Café on April 3rd from 5–7 PM.

We’ll dive into what it takes to confidently navigate your child’s IEP or PPT meeting—and how to advocate effectively without burning out.

Here’s what’s brewing:

✅ I’ll break down the top 5 biggest misconceptions I see about special education law on social media.
✅ We’ll talk about how to SLAY your next meeting (spoiler: it’s about strategy, knowledge, and voice).
✅ Refreshments served in a warm, inclusive space.

Got questions? Stop by Beanz before the event and drop them in the “Ask Melissa” box—I’ll be answering them live!

RSVP to [email protected] or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Let’s turn confusion into confidence—see you there! ❤️