Stephanie L. Teaford

Associate

Stephanie Teaford provides support to educational institutions, including community schools, private schools and career technical schools.

Ms. Teaford’s legal services include:

  • Federal and state education laws, regulations and policy review;
  • Special education matters;
  • Labor and employment;
  • Public records and open meetings issues;
  • Drafting and amending entity formation and organizational documents;
  • Federal and state tax exemption counseling; and
  • Defense of audit findings.

Education & Credentials

Education

University of Toledo College of Law

J.D., 2014
  • cum laude
  • Law Review Executive Board
  • Public Service Commendation

Bar Admission

  • Ohio

Acknowledgements

  • Best Lawyers in America®
    • "Ones to Watch," Labor and Employment - Management, 2021-2022
    • "Ones to Watch," Education Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2024-2025

Prominent Assignments

  • Represented a charter school in response to an AFT union petition filed with the NLRB seeking to represent the school's staff.
  • Assisting a national online educational curriculum and services provider with regulatory matters.

Professional Involvement

  • American Bar Association
  • Education Law Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Columbus Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Children's Hunger Alliance
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