Overview
Heidi Ellicott represents and advises school districts, community college districts, and county offices of education on governance, labor and employment, and statutory compliance matters. She focuses on helping public agencies navigate complex and high‑risk issues, particularly where statutory requirements, administrative practice, and policy considerations intersect.
Ms. Ellicott practice includes advising on employment discrimination and harassment, Title IX compliance and investigations, student records and privacy laws, unfair labor practices, and internal complaints and appeals processes. She regularly assists clients in addressing novel or complex legal questions, including those involving evolving technology, governance, and conflicts compliance issues, and is known for providing practical, forward-looking guidance that supports both compliance and effective decision-making.
Ms. Ellicott works closely with boards and executive leadership to provide strategic counsel on Brown Act compliance, conflicts of interest and ethics laws, Public Records Act issues, employment and civil rights matters, and student-related issues, including student discipline and due process. She also advises clients on matters involving high school athletics and extracurricular programs, emerging issues involving artificial intelligence and education technology, and intergovernmental matters such as election administration and cost allocation frameworks unique to public education agencies.
Practice Areas
Community Involvement
Community & Professional
Ms. Ellicott has extensive experience in nonprofit and civic leadership, including prior service as President of the San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs, as a Parks Commissioner for the City of San Ramon, as Executive Director of the San Ramon Futbol Club, and as a member of the board of the Habitot Children’s Museum. Her public service experience informs her collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to advising public agencies and elected bodies.