Overview

Todd Robbins represents public school districts in a wide array of education law matters. He regularly assists clients with collective bargaining, labor disputes, certificated and classified employee discipline, reductions in force, harassment and discrimination complaints, contract administration, and student discipline. Mr. Robbins has also represented employers before the Public Employment Relations Board, the Civil Rights Department (formerly the Department of Fair Employment and Housing), the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and the Office of Administrative Hearings.

As general counsel to California school districts, Mr. Robbins frequently provides guidance on Constitutional issues, board governance, and compliance with California election laws, including the California Voting Rights Act. He has successfully led school districts through the transition from at-large elections to by-trustee area elections.

In addition, Mr. Robbins advises on matters involving transgender students and employees and delivers presentations to school districts and statewide organizations on district obligations and best practices under state and federal laws.

Before attending law school, Mr. Robbins worked as a high school history teacher in Maine.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

News & Publications

Events & Speaking Engagements

Mr. Robbins lectures extensively before industry organizations such as the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) and the Credential Counselors & Analysts of California (CCAC). He is also a frequent presenter for the Inland Personnel Council, a consortium of public school districts, community college districts and county offices of education located in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Mr. Robbins also regularly presents before local and statewide organizations on a myriad of matters that are of interest to his public sector clients, including state-mandated sexual harassment training, ethics training, and Brown Act compliance training.

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Publications

Mr. Robbins contributes to the firm’s education law publications.

Education

J.D., Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law
B.A., University of Maine, Farmington

Admissions

  • 2007, California
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Central District of California
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