Attorney Lillian Wong to Present at BSEA Mock Trial
We’re excited to share that our founding attorney, Lillian Wong, will be featured as a panelist at an upcoming Mock Trial of a Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) Hearing—an educational event designed to illuminate the strategies and techniques used in special education litigation.
Hosted by a distinguished panel of attorneys and a sitting BSEA Hearing Officer, this mock trial will walk attendees through a simulated placement dispute involving a student with disabilities. The central question: Has the school district offered an appropriate program in the least restrictive environment, or is an out-of-district placement necessary for the student to receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)?
Topics include:
Framing the case for hearing
Organizing exhibits and preparing witnesses
Strategies for direct and cross-examination
Presenting legal arguments grounded in IDEA
What persuades a hearing officer—and what doesn’t
Event Highlights:
Simulated BSEA hearing featuring experienced attorneys
Commentary from BSEA Hearing Officer Rosa I. Figueroa
Q&A with the expert panel
Real-world guidance on how to litigate special education placement disputes
Faculty Includes:
Lillian E. Wong, Esq., Noble Education Law LLC
Alisia E. St. Florian, Esq., Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP (Chair)
Paige L. Tobin, Esq., Murphy, Lamere & Murphy, PC
Rosa I. Figueroa, Esq., BSEA Hearing Officer
This is a must-attend event for attorneys, advocates, and parents seeking a deeper understanding of how special education cases are built and argued before the BSEA. Attorney Wong is honored to be part of this panel and looks forward to sharing insights from the front lines of special education litigation. You can register to attend here.
