Peter Maher is a member of the School Law Practice Group where he represents public school districts in a variety of general education, special education, and labor and employment law matters.  Peter frequently presents on various school law topics and provides professional development training for school personnel and professional groups.  As a former special education teacher, Pete regularly draws on his teaching experience in counseling clients, as he is able to provide not only legal advice but also practical perspective.  Prior to joining Shipman & Goodwin, Peter served as a law clerk to the Honorable Thomas I. Vanaskie of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.