Boardman Clark Welcomes Libbie Osaben to the Firm

Boardman Clark is proud to announce that Libbie Osaben has joined Boardman Clark and will practice in the firm's School Law Practice Group.

Prior to joining Boardman Clark, Libbie represented clients in complex restructuring and litigation matters while maintaining an active pro bono practice focused on education matters. Libbie has a longstanding interest in school law, and while attending the University of Chicago Law School, she worked with Equip for Equality’s Special Education Clinic, the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Education Equity Project, and the Legal Aid Society’s Education Advocacy Project, where she advised on matters concerning student disciplinary proceedings and special education law.

Attorney Doug Witte, Co-Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee and co-chair of the firm's School Law Practice Group says, “We're excited to have Libbie join the firm. We know she will be an excellent addition to our School Law team and help us continue to provide superior service to our clients."

Boardman Clark is one of Madison’s largest and longest-standing law firms. The firm serves individuals, businesses, school districts, and local governments. Its areas of service include litigation, franchise and dealership law, business law, taxation, estate planning and probate, intellectual property, family law, municipal law, banking, labor and employment, land use, elder services, real estate, and school law.

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