Caryn Pass Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Chair, Education Law Practice

Caryn Pass has represented independent schools for over 25 years. As chair of Venable’s Education Practice she advices over 200 schools nationwide on a wide range of legal issues. She tracks trends specific to independent schools and develops industry best practice. Ms. Pass works with schools on legal issues raised by students, parents, employees, trustees, donors, alumni, neighbors, and vendors by establishing policies, procedures, strategies that promote positive working and learning environments while limiting potential liability exposure. A problem solver and strategic thinker, Ms. Pass helps avoid liablity while meeting the needs of the school.Ms. Pass works on documents utilized by independent schools, including employment, enrollment and contractor agreements. Advising She advises on the proper use of technology and social media, wage and hour compliance, employee and student discipline, admissions, investment and financial issues, FMLA, performance evaluation design, and employee termination. She conducts investigations involving students, employees, and other members of the school community. In addition, she reviews employee and student handbooks, develops emergency preparedness plans and works with experts in the assessment of campus security. Ms. Pass designs and reviews by-laws and governance policies and works with boards to establish good governance.Ms. Pass is well-known for her commitment to mentoring, supporting, and developing the next generation of independent school leadership and assists in developing transition plans and strategies for ensuring the new head’s success. She drafts and designs head of school employment contracts and advises on the intermediate sanctions process.Ms. Pass presents to schools on a variety of topics, including hiring, harassment prevention, manager training and appropriate student boundaries. Ms. Pass presents at NBOA and NAIS annual conference and before regional and professional associations.