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Board of Directors

President
Scott Corlew, Esq., 
Moss Point School District 

Vice President
Arthur "Skip" Jernigan, Esq.,
Pearl Public School District 
 
Secretary
Lane Reed, Esq., 
Franklin County School District
 
Past -President 
Rick Norton, Esq., 
Lamar County School District

Board of Directors

Mark  Alexander, Esq.,
Hancock County School District and Pass Christian School District

 Barry Bridgforth, Esq.,   
Yazoo County School District 
 
  Bennie Jones, Esq.,
West Point School District
 
David Sullivan, Esq., 
East Jasper School District

Dorian Turner, Esq.,
Claiborne County School District, Jackson Public School District, and Greenville Public School District

 

 

 


Council of School Board Attorneys
Seminar on School Law

Tuesday, April 14, 2026  

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    
 

The Council of School Board Attorneys' (CSBA) Annual Seminar on School Law will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the MSBA Building in Ridgeland, MS.

The CSBA Annual Seminar has been a regular annual event for many of the state’s school board attorneys. It is essential to stay on top of issues that could potentially pose threats to your school district client, which is one of the reasons why the CSBA Seminar on School Law is the “go-to” resource for staying up-to-date on school legal matters. 

This year, topics will include:

  • What's Happening with Federal Law? Title IX, Employee Religious Speech, Special Education, FERPA, and Sexual Harassment
  • NSSA Update
  • What's New with Policy & Legislation?
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Best Practices to Avoid Liability
  • and more

CREDIT HOURS
Attorneys can earn up to six (6) hours credit including one (1) hour of Ethics by remaining until the seminar adjourns. 

Board Members can earn up to six (6) hours of credit.

REGISTRATION FEES
$300.00 for School Board Attorneys who are members of CSBA and School District Board Members and Superintendents.

$600.00 for School Board Attorneys who are not members of CSBA.

LOCATION
MSBA
380 Zurich Dr.
Ridgeland, MS 39157

 Cancellations must be made by Friday, April 10, 2026, or your district will be billed the full registration fee.

 

CSBA Annual Seminar on School Law 

Each year MSBA's Council of School Board Attorneys (CSBA) hold a one-day seminar to update school board attorneys on the legal ramifications of various court rulings and legislation affecting school districts.  Attendance does meet the standards for CLE credits for attorneys. 

CSBA Membership Information 
 

 
Sunday, July 20, 2025 MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
Office: 380 Zurich Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Mail: PO Box 203, Clinton, MS 39060
Phone: 601-924-2001   Fax:601-924-2002   Toll Free:888-367-6722