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Leonard Dietzen Shares Financial Strategies for Bargaining Impasse at FSFOA Summer Conference

When collective bargaining disputes reach impasse, the strength of a district’s financial preparation can influence...

From Budget to Bargaining Table: Financial Strategies That ‘Win’ at Impasse
FSFOA 2026 Summer Conference
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Leonard Dietzen Discusses AI Governance at FSFOA Summer Conference

Artificial intelligence is already transforming how school districts operate, teach, and make decisions. The challenge...

The Future Is Now: What School Boards Must Do to Get AI Right
FSFOA 2026 Summer Conference
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Leonard Dietzen Shares Impasse Strategies at Florida Educational Negotiators Spring Conference

When collective bargaining reaches impasse, preparation, strategy and a clear understanding of the process can...

Impasse is War!
FEN 46th Annual Spring Conference
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From Compliance to Prevention: RumbergerKirk Shares Insights at HR Marathon 2026

HR professionals play a critical role in protecting their organizations from employment claims and ensuring...

Employment Law Panel
22nd Annual HR Tallahassee Conference-The HR Marathon
Beyond the Bio

Anchored in Relationships: Leonard Dietzen’s 20 Years at RK

Sometimes the most meaningful career decisions begin with a simple conversation. For Leonard Dietzen, his...

Events

The Real Talk: Why AI Initiatives Are Stalling in Florida School Districts

During the 80th annual FSBA/FADSS conference, Leonard Dietzen discussed the real challenges school districts face...

FSBA/FADSS 80th Annual Joint Conference
Grand Hyatt I Tampa, Florida
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Examining How Employees Access Protections Under the FMLA and ADA: Common Pitfalls and Practical Solutions

RumbergerKirk partner Leonard Dietzen explored the intersection of the FMLA and ADA for Florida K–12...

From Pitfalls to Practical Solutions: FMLA & ADA Essentials
Florida Educational Negotiators General Meeting
Media Mentions

New AI Evidence Rule Is A Good Start, But More Is Needed, in Law360 Pulse

RumbergerKirk partner Leonard Dietzen said that Rule 707 could spur artificial intelligence companies to change...

Firm News

27 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to the 2026 edition of  The Best Lawyers in America®

Dan Gerber and Leonard Dietzen Named “Lawyer of the Year;” Three Named “Ones to Watch”...

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The CFO’s Critical Role in Collective Bargaining

During a presentation for the Florida School Finance Officers Association’s Institute of Florida School Finance,...

Institute of Florida School Finance
Florida School Finance Officers Association