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Laura Purcell
D: 585) 419-8730  
lpurcell@harrisbeach.com

Laura M. Purcell

  Member

585) 419-8730
  lpurcell@harrisbeach.com
  • Laura Purcell Presenting at the Monroe County School Boards Association District Clerk Winter Conference
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Laura is a member of the Firm’s Educational Institutions Practice Group and has focused her practice on providing counsel to school districts across western New York and the Southern Tier since 1993. In this role she provides day-to-day advice in all areas of school operations, including labor relations, collective bargaining, employment law, special education, student discipline, residency and annual budget vote issues. She also advocates for districts in appeals to the Commissioner of Education, PERB proceedings, proceedings before the State Division of Human Rights and EEOC, and in other litigated matters in state and federal court.  Named a best lawyer in education law for the Best Lawyers publication since 2007, Laura is also a member of the Harris Beach management committee.

Professional and Civic

  • Monroe County Bar Association, Member
  • Monroe County Bar Association’s School Attorneys Committee, Chair 1998 – present
  • New York State Association of School Attorneys, member
  • Our Lady of Mercy High School Board, member
  • Monroe County Bar Association Board of Trustees and Academy of Law, former member

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers, Education Law; Employment Law – Management, since 2007
  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Education Law, 2013
  • The Daily Record, Rochester Up and Coming Attorney, 2002

Legal Practices

Labor and Employment

Industry Teams

Energy
Higher Education
K-12 Education

Admissions

New York

U.S. District Court, New York - Western District

University of Minnesota Law School

JD 
1993

Bradley University

BS 
1990

Location

Rochester, NY Office
Insights
April 27, 2022

Laura Purcell Featured on New York State School Board Association’s President’s Gavel Podcast

Running an effective school board meeting may look slightly different from district to district. But the need to understand how to lead effe
June 22, 2021

The Department of Education Now Interprets Title IX to Protect LGBTQ+ Students in Response to President Biden’s Executive Order

LGBTQ+ students are now protected from discrimination under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a federal law that protects studen
February 23, 2021

Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order Requiring Vaccination Reporting for P-12 Teachers

On Monday, February 22, 2021, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.95 requiring the following:  Teachers employed in P-12 (public and
January 28, 2021

New York Law Requires Gender-Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms in School Districts and BOCES

On December 23, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed Assembly Bill A5240A into law, requiring, in part, that school districts and Boards of Cooperati
November 20, 2018

Proposed Amendments to Title IX Regulations Require Policy Updates for Student Sexual Harassment

The United States Department of Education has released proposed amendments to the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendme
News
August 15, 2018

63 Harris Beach Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers® List

A total of 63 attorneys from Harris Beach PLLC have made the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest guide of its kind in th
Events
October 15, 2022

Laura Purcell Presenting at the Monroe County School Boards Association District Clerk Winter Conference

Partner Laura Purcell will be speaking at the December 6 Monroe County School Boards Association District Clerk Winter Conference.
June 9, 2022

New York State Red Flag Law Webinar Recording – Practical Considerations

The tragic events that have unfolded across the nation in recent weeks have put New York State’s Red Flag Law in the spotlight. This client
April 8, 2022

Harris Beach Educational Institutions Conference – Rochester Area Recording

This recording contains the general and special education portions of this year’s conference.
May 25, 2021

Harris Beach Education Attorneys Presenting at 2021 NYSSBA Summer Law Conference

 Jeff Weiss, Laura Purcell and Tracie Lopardi will all present at the New York State School Boards Association 2021 Summer Law Conference.
January 15, 2020

2020 Rochester Area Educational Institutions Winter Conference

School administrators need 2020 vision. We’ll help you stay focused. Why attend? In our complimentary client seminar, Harris Beach educati
July 11, 2019

Laura Purcell Presenting at Monroe County School Boards Association District Clerk’s Summer Seminar

Laura will present a debrief of the 2019 Budget Vote and Legal Updates at the Monroe County School Boards Association District Clerk Summer
June 26, 2019

Laura Purcell Speaking at Genesee Valley Educational Partnership Leadership Institute

Laura Purcell will present at the 2019 Genesee Valley Partnership Institute during the “Current Legal Issues” session at the event on July 3
April 11, 2019

Laura Purcell to Present at NYSSBA 2019 Summer Law Conference

Laura Purcell will co-present at NYSSBA’s Summer Law Conference to be held in Rochester on July 18, 2019.   Laura will cover “APPR – the Fin
December 20, 2018

Buffalo Area 2019 Educational Institutions Client Conference

Learn how to navigate challenges facing today’s schools. Why Attend? Harris Beach education law attorneys and consultants will provide real-
December 19, 2018

Rochester Area 2019 Educational Institutions Client Conference

Learn how to navigate challenges facing today’s schools. Why Attend? Harris Beach education law attorneys and consultants will provide real-
External Publications
All Insights, Audio |
 April 27, 2022
Laura Purcell Featured on New York State School Board Association’s President’s Gavel Podcast
Running an effective school board meeting may look slightly different from district to district. But the need to understand how to lead effe...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 June 22, 2021
The Department of Education Now Interprets Title IX to Protect LGBTQ+ Students in Response to President Biden’s Executive Order
LGBTQ+ students are now protected from discrimination under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a federal law that protects studen...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 February 23, 2021
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order Requiring Vaccination Reporting for P-12 Teachers
On Monday, February 22, 2021, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.95 requiring the following:  Teachers employed in P-12 (public and ...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 January 28, 2021
New York Law Requires Gender-Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms in School Districts and BOCES
On December 23, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed Assembly Bill A5240A into law, requiring, in part, that school districts and Boards of Cooperati...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 November 20, 2018
Proposed Amendments to Title IX Regulations Require Policy Updates for Student Sexual Harassment
The United States Department of Education has released proposed amendments to the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendme...read more
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Laura M. Purcell

lpurcell@harrisbeach.com
D: 585) 419-8730
Rochester, NY Office
Laura Purcell
https://www.harrisbeach.com/people/purcell-laura-m/

■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Labor and Employment Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Energy Industry Team
Higher Education Industry Team
K-12 Education Industry Team

■ Profile

Laura is a member of the Firm’s Educational Institutions Practice Group and has focused her practice on providing counsel to school districts across western New York and the Southern Tier since 1993. In this role she provides day-to-day advice in all areas of school operations, including labor relations, collective bargaining, employment law, special education, student discipline, residency and annual budget vote issues. She also advocates for districts in appeals to the Commissioner of Education, PERB proceedings, proceedings before the State Division of Human Rights and EEOC, and in other litigated matters in state and federal court.  Named a best lawyer in education law for the Best Lawyers publication since 2007, Laura is also a member of the Harris Beach management committee.

■ Professional and Civic

  • Monroe County Bar Association, Member
  • Monroe County Bar Association’s School Attorneys Committee, Chair 1998 – present
  • New York State Association of School Attorneys, member
  • Our Lady of Mercy High School Board, member
  • Monroe County Bar Association Board of Trustees and Academy of Law, former member

■ Admissions

  • Best Lawyers, Education Law; Employment Law – Management, since 2007
  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Education Law, 2013
  • The Daily Record, Rochester Up and Coming Attorney, 2002

■ Education

University of Minnesota Law School
 ,JD
 ,1993
Bradley University
 ,BS
 ,1990

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

Practices
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate
Business and Commercial Litigation
Collection Law
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
Environmental Law
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
Immigration Law
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law
Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
New Markets Tax Credit
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
Real Property Valuation Litigation
Residential Real Estate
Tax Law
White Collar Crime
Wills, Trusts and Estates

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HB Solutions LLC
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Marketing and Communication Services
Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
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Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

Albany
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Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
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Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
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Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
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Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
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White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

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New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
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Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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