Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 6/22/2026
Sandell Education Law LLC (“Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, request legal services, or otherwise communicate with us. This policy is intended for general informational purposes and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, student or family information, school district or agency information, and details you choose to share about a special education matter, dispute, evaluation, individualized education program, placement, services, accommodations, or related legal concern.
We may also collect limited technical information when you use our website, such as browser type, device information, pages visited, referring pages, approximate location, and usage data collected through standard website logs or similar technologies.
2. How We Use Information
We use information to respond to inquiries, evaluate potential representation, provide legal services, communicate with clients and prospective clients, manage appointments, maintain records, process payments, improve our website and services, comply with legal and ethical obligations, protect our rights, and prevent fraud or misuse of our systems.
3. No Attorney-Client Relationship Through Website Contact
Submitting information through our website, email, phone, contact form, or other communication channel does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only after we confirm that we can represent you and both you and the Firm agree to the terms of representation in writing.
4. Confidentiality and Legal Information
We understand that special education matters may involve sensitive personal, educational, medical, disability-related, and family information. We take reasonable steps to protect information consistent with applicable law, professional responsibility obligations, and the nature of the attorney-client relationship where one exists. However, please do not send highly sensitive or confidential information until we have confirmed representation or otherwise instructed you to do so.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information. Mobile phone numbers and SMS opt-in consent will never be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. We may share information with service providers who help us operate our practice, such as secure email, case management, document storage, billing, payment processing, scheduling, website hosting, analytics, or professional support providers. We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, subpoena, professional obligation, client authorization, or when necessary to protect the Firm, our clients, or others.
6. Student and Child Information
Because our practice focuses on special education law, information we receive may relate to students, minors, educational records, evaluations, services, accommodations, discipline, placement, or disability-related needs. We use such information only for legitimate legal, administrative, and communication purposes related to our services or potential services. Parents, guardians, adult students, or authorized representatives should provide only information they are authorized to share.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site, improve performance, and maintain security. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Illinois Privacy and Data Breach Notices
For Illinois residents, the Firm maintains reasonable security measures for personal information and will provide legally required notices if a security incident triggers notification obligations under applicable Illinois law. If the Firm ever collects biometric identifiers or biometric information, we will provide any required written notices, obtain required consent, and follow applicable retention and destruction requirements. As of the effective date of this policy, the Firm does not intend to sell personal information or biometric information.
10. Retention of Information
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to provide legal services, comply with legal and ethical obligations, resolve disputes, maintain business records, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the matter.
11. Your Choices
You may contact us to update your contact information, request that we stop sending non-essential communications, or ask questions about our privacy practices. Some information may need to be retained to comply with legal, ethical, accounting, or professional obligations.
12. Third-Party Websites
Our website may reference or provide access to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be identified by a new effective date. Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted means you acknowledge the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Sandell Education Law LLC
5250 Old Orchard Rd. Ste. 300
Skokie, IL 60077
847.786.5724
verity@sandelleducationlaw.com