Overview
Aaron O'Donnell represents California community college districts, universities, and school districts in education and employment-related matters. He provides experienced advice and counsel to clients in all aspects of education and employment law, including compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws, employee evaluation and discipline, employment discrimination and wrongful termination, labor relations, reductions in force, student discipline, disability accommodation, Brown Act compliance, conflicts of interest, First Amendment and other constitutional rights of students and employees, whistleblower protection, and investigations of employee misconduct. He represents education clients in grievance arbitrations, administrative hearings, and civil litigation in state and federal court.
Practice Areas
News & Publications
Firm News
Events & Speaking Engagements
Mr. O'Donnell is a frequent speaker on education law topics.
- The Cliffs Resort at Shell Beach, April 2-4, 2025
- At Your Desk (Via Zoom), 08.21.2025
- At Your Desk (Via Zoom), 08.21.2025
Alerts & Articles
- 03.03.2025
- 02.03.2025
- 01.29.2025
- 01.14.2025
- 01.13.2025
- 08.22.2024
- 04.30.2024
- 04.05.2024
- 01.31.2024
- 10.27.2023
- 10.11.2023
- 03.01.2023
- 10.14.2022
- 10.02.2022
- 09.14.2022
- 09.06.2022
- 07.18.2022
- 02.11.2022
- 12.20.2021
- 12.14.2021
- 10.13.2021
- 10.05.2021
- 08.12.2021
- 07.20.2021
- 06.24.2021
- 06.18.2021
- 06.14.2021
- 04.15.2021
- 03.24.2021
- 03.23.2021
- 01.19.2021
- 01.08.2021
- 09.17.2020
- 09.17.2020
- 09.17.2020
- 08.17.2020
- 08.07.2020
- 07.20.2020
- 07.14.2020
- 06.20.2020
- 06.19.2020
- CDE and CDPH Issue School Reopening Guidance — Local Public Health Officials May Have the Final Word06.16.2020
- 06.16.2020
- 06.02.2020
- 05.19.2020
- 05.12.2020
- 05.08.2020
- 04.15.2020
- 04.06.2020
- 04.02.2020
- 03.20.2020, updated 03.25.2020, updated 3.30.2020
- 03.27.2020
- 03.20.2020
- 03.18.2020, updated 03.24.20
- 03.17.2020
- 03.15.2020
- 03.15.2020
- 03.12.2020
- 10.11.2019
- 01.25.2019
- 09.25.2018
- 07.10.2018
- 03.26.2018
- 03.07.2016
- 02.18.2016
Publications
Mr. O'Donnell is a contributor to the firm's school law publications.
Blog Posts
- EdLawConnect Blog, 11.15.2024
- EdLawConnect Blog, 07.28.2022
- EdLawConnect Blog, 01.15.2019
- Labor & Employment Law Blog, 03.28.2016
- EdLawConnect Blog, 03.25.2016
- EdLawConnect Blog, 08.17.2015
- EdLawConnect Blog, 05.07.2013
- EdLawConnect Blog, 03.08.2013
- EdLawConnect Blog, 02.28.2013
- EdLawConnect Blog, 02.15.2013
- EdLawConnect Blog, 01.25.2013
- EdLawConnect Blog, 06.27.2012
- EdLawConnect Blog, 04.18.2012
- EdLawConnect Blog, 03.27.2012
- EdLawConnect Blog, 03.06.2012
- EdLawConnect Blog, 02.01.2012
- EdLawConnect Blog, 12.15.2011
- EdLawConnect Blog, 11.01.2011
- EdLawConnect Blog, 10.11.2011
Community Involvement
Community & Professional
- State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Section, Member
- California Council of School Attorneys, Member
- National Association of College and University Attorneys, Member