Our Firm has experience handling negotiations on behalf of our educational clients, relying upon the Firm’s extensive knowledge and experience with the Public Employment Relations Act (PERA) and public school employment. Attorneys at Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C. (CMDA) advise our educational clients on contract provisions and policies prior to negotiations, as well as providing advice and support at the negotiating table. We have experience in coaching our clients through issues relating to the academic aspects of negotiations as well, including academic planning and programs, creation and operation of departments, responsibilities of department chairs, and the establishment of committees.