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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
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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...

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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
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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...

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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
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Bargaining in Uncertain Times: Current Pressures, Strategic Responses, and Legal Tips

During the 45th annual Spring Conference for the Florida Educational Negotiators (FEN), Leonard Dietzen discussed...

45th Annual Spring Conference
Florida Educational Negotiators
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Leonard Dietzen Presents Collective Bargaining Strategies to New School Superintendents

RumbergerKirk Partner Leonard Dietzen recently shared his expertise in education law with a group of...

Models of Collective Bargaining
Florida Association of District School Superintendents