Bradford A. King
Shareholder
Experience
Practices
Industries
“Mr. King has always been personable, reliable, available, and efficient. I rely on him to tell me the legal ramifications for the school division; but Brad always includes in his analysis the ethical response to the situation, as well as the most effective solution to the best outcome for the student.”
Division Superintendent
Background
Education
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University of Virginia
J.D. 1994
Member, Journal of Law and Politics -
Virginia Polytechnic & State University
B.A. cum laude, 1986
Admissions
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Virginia
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
About
Biography
Brad King brings experience and care when serving public schools throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. For more than 25 years, Brad has counseled and represented public school divisions with the understanding that his clients’ successes directly affect their communities and constituents. He is a Shareholder, a member of our Government Group, and leader of the School and Education Law team. In every step, Brad remains dedicated to improving school divisions by supporting his clients.
Raised by public educators, Brad guides his clients with in-depth knowledge and a genuine belief in the power of public education. Brad has navigated and litigated complex legal issues in areas such as special education, school employment, student discipline, governance, policy matters, and contract negotiations. With adaptability and commitment, he balances large-scale projects such as employee grievance proceedings, special education litigation, and policy development and implementation with day-to-day counseling. He confers with school boards and their administrations regarding educational best practices, in order to marry policies and administrative manuals with the most current law.
Pragmatic and thoughtful, he understands the importance of working together to help school divisions resolve their legal challenges. When he’s not in the office, Brad is an enthusiastic long-distance runner, having completed 36 marathons — including the prestigious Boston Marathon nine times. He’s the father of four sons – all of whom are enrolled in or have graduated from Hanover County, Virginia public schools.
Professional Highlights
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Brad has counseled and represented clients in matters including:
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U.S. and Virginia Constitutions
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State and federal laws governing the operation of public schools
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Employment
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Virginia Public Procurement Act
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Virginia Freedom of Information Act
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State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act
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Americans with Disabilities Act
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
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His previous work included serving as Senior Assistant County Attorney in Hanover County, and as the Governmental Relations Officer and Chief Lobbyist for the Virginia School Boards Association.
Recognition
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Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" Education Law in Richmond, VA, 2020
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"Best Lawyers in America©,” 2010 - 2021
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Virginia Business magazine “Legal Elite” in Legislative/Regulatory/Administrative Government
2009 - 2020 -
Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2017
Involvement
Speaking Engagements
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Brad regularly provides training programs and presents to education professionals at regional, state, and national industry seminars and conferences such as:
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National School Boards Association / Counsel of School Attorneys
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Virginia School Boards Association / Counsel of School Attorneys
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Virginia Association of School Personnel Administrators
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Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals
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Virginia Association of School Business Administrators
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In cooperation with the Virginia School Boards Association, Brad is presenting a series of workshops in the Fall of 2018:
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"Title IX: Best Practices in Training & Compliance"
Professional Affiliations
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National Council of School Attorneys
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Virginia Council of School Attorneys - Past President
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Virginia High School League - Eligibility Hearings Officer
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Virginia State Bar
Community Service
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Marathon Training Team in Richmond
Former Head Coach
Publications
Publications by Bradford A. King
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Brad is current author of the bi-monthly newsletter of the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP) "Legal Notes, Federal and Virginia Developments in School Law" and has published the following articles:
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When Is a Student Threat Against a School Truly a Threat?
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Schools Must Open Bathrooms and Change Student Records for Transgender Students
November 2019 -
Virginia Supreme Court Confirms Flexibility in Student Proceedings
September 2019 -
Religious Instruction or Unconstitutional Endorsement?
May 2019 -
Must School Administrators Monitor Social Media For Potential Sexual Harassment?
March 2019 -
Confronting Sexual Harassment in the "Me-Too" Era: Newly Proposed Federal Regulations Released
January 2019
News by Bradford A. King
News About Bradford A. King
- Forty Sands Anderson Lawyers Named to 2020 Virginia Business Legal Elite
- 21 Sands Anderson attorneys named to 2021 Best Lawyers® List
- Forty Sands Anderson Lawyers Named to 2019 Virginia Business Legal Elite
- 21 Sands Anderson attorneys named to 2020 Best Lawyers® List
- Sands Anderson Local Government Attorneys Awarded LGA Special Projects Award
- 2019 Virginia Employment Law Pocket Guide
- Thirty-One Sands Anderson Lawyers Named to 2018 Virginia Business Legal Elite
- 23 Sands Anderson attorneys named to 2019 Best Lawyers® list
- Workplace Harassment Prevention Trainings & Seminars
- 2018 Virginia Employment Law Pocket Guide