Richard F. Verstegen
Rick Verstegen is a partner with Boardman & Clark LLP in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a member of the School Law Practice Group and the Labor and Employment Group at the firm. Rick has extensive experience advising and representing public and private employers on labor and employment matters that include investigations, wage and hour, leaves of absences, privacy, discrimination, records, immigration, labor relations, contracts, and handbooks. Rick regularly provides training on these issues, conducts compliance reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts, prepares opinions, analyzes legislation, and represents clients in various proceedings before state and federal agencies.
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Professional achievements:
Partner with Boardman & Clark, LLP of Madison, Wisconsin
School Law Practice Group and Labor and Employment Group
Represents educational institutions in a variety of education law matters
Published many articles regarding education and employment law
Former president of the Wisconsin School Attorneys Association
Current member of the State Bar of Wisconsin
JD degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School
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Courses run by Richard F. Verstegen

  • Title IX Investigation Reports in Higher Ed
    Title IX Investigation Reports in Higher Ed

    Education law expert Rick Verstegen will show you step-by-step how to write investigation reports for various scenarios involving formal complaints of sexual harassment in colleges and universities. You will learn how to incorporate procedural steps, draft findings of fact, and...

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  • Title IX Certification (Higher Education) for Investigators and Decisionmakers
    Title IX Certification (Higher Education) for Investigators and Decisionmakers

    Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs. Sexual harassment, discrimination during pregnancy and athletics, and other grievances are common Title IX complaints. The proper handling of complaints requires investigating, following legal steps, and receiving adequate training. In...

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  • Employee Use of Social Media in K-12 Schools
    Employee Use of Social Media in K-12 Schools

    Schools nationwide are facing challenges related to staff social media usage. The line between professional and personal online activity can blur, leading to potential legal issues such as disciplinary actions being challenged in court, employee privacy concerns, and even First...

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  • Employee Protections Related to Board Meetings
    Employee Protections Related to Board Meetings

    Aggressive and hostile interactions by unruly parents and outsiders can lead to crippling burnout, decreased morale, and even staff turnover. This toxic environment not only harms your employees but also hinders your school's ability to provide a quality education. These...

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  • Title IX Investigator Certification (K12): Advanced Training
    Title IX Investigator Certification (K12): Advanced Training

    Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs. Sexual harassment, discrimination during pregnancy and athletics, and other grievances are common Title IX complaints. The proper handling of complaints requires investigating, following legal steps, and receiving adequate training. This...

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  • Title IX Higher Ed: Informal Resolution Facilitators
    Title IX Higher Ed: Informal Resolution Facilitators

    The new Title IX regulation went into effect on August 1, 2024.  The updated rule replaces the rule from 2020.  As a result of the updated rule, colleges and universities must follow a number of significant changes. As part of...

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  • NCAA Rules for Colleges and Universities: Complying with the Requirements
    NCAA Rules for Colleges and Universities: Complying with the Requirements

    01-30-2025 1:00 PM EST. In July 2021, the NCAA allowed college student-athletes to earn compensation for activities involving their name, image, and likeness (NIL). In this new era, some NCAA rules have been revised to address the ability of student-athletes...

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  • How to Comply with the Higher Education Title IX Record-Keeping Requirements
    How to Comply with the Higher Education Title IX Record-Keeping Requirements

    02-06-2025 1:00 PM EST. The new Title IX regulations became effective on August 1, 2024. Title IX coordinators and other administrators need to understand the updated record-keeping requirements included in the regulations. Under the August Title IX changes, institutions must...

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