Melinda Baird, Esq. is in private practice in Jacksboro, Tenn., and exclusively represents local school systems in the areas of special education and antidiscrimination law pursuant to the IDEA, Section 504 and the ADA. She is a highly sought after speaker and trainer. In addition to her frequent national, state and local presentations, she has produced several LRP training videos and publications on special education law. Ms. Baird is also a member of LRP’s School Attorneys Advisory Board.

Melinda Baird, Esq., Chairperson

Stephen Bevilacqua, LRP Editorial Director for Special Education

Diana Browning Wright, Program Advisor

Sheila Fernley, LRP Director of Education E-Learning

Julie Kline, Esq., LRP Director of Education Legal Subscription Products

Stephen LaRue, LRP Director of Education Product Development

John Norlin, Esq., LRP Director of Education Legal Books

Claude J. Werder, LRP Vice President of Editorial and Conferences