Paul O'Neill

Attorney
Barton Gilman

O’Neill, founder of Barton Gilman's New York office, is one of the nation’s foremost legal experts on education reform. Former roles include: General Counsel, SUNY Charter Schools Institute and multiple leadership roles at EdisonLearning. Paul lead efforts in New Orleans's post-Katrina revitalization of education. He is a Co-founder/Senior Fellow at the National Center for Learner Equity. An adjunct faculty at Columbia University’s Teachers College in education law and policy, he is also a prolific author. Education: J.D., UVA; M.Ed., Columbia University; B.A., Oberlin College. He is admitted to practice in NY.Paul O’Neill is one of the nation’s foremost experts on legal issues impacting education reform. Paul served as General Counsel of the SUNY Charter Schools Institute and represents schools and networks in private practice for Barton Gilman LLP. He is also President of Tugboat Education, which advises education organizations on school governance, board best practices, operational issues and policy. Paul serves as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University’s Teachers College, where he teaches courses on education law and policy. He is the author of numerous books and articles on education law & school reform.

Sessions

• Charter Schools and the Migrant Crisis: Enrolling and Serving Students in Need
• Legislators, Regulators, and Lawyers, Oh My! Legislative and Legal Trends Impacting Charter Schools