LOS ANGELES – Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (“LCW”) is pleased to announce that Stacy Velloff has been named Partner, effective October 1, 2025.
“Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is proud to welcome Stacy Velloff to the partnership,” said Firm Managing Partner Melanie Chaney. “Stacy’s expertise, unwavering dedication to client service, and proven leadership have made her a trusted voice within the firm. We are excited for the many ways she will contribute to LCW’s growth and ongoing success.”
Since joining LCW in 2009, Stacy has built a distinguished practice representing private educational institutions and nonprofit organizations in complex employment and education law matters. She is recognized not only for her subject-matter expertise but also for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to helping clients navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. Her promotion reflects the firm’s continued investment in exceptional legal talent and its dedication to carrying forward LCW’s tradition of excellence.
Background on Our New Partner
Stacy L. Velloff represents private educational institutions and non-profit organizations in all areas of education and employment law. Stacy serves as a trusted advisor to boards, heads of school, business officers and human resources professionals, and works with clients to mitigate risk and develop best practices, while supporting the advancement of each client’s operational needs and mission.
Stacy advises educational institutions and nonprofits in all aspects of employment related matters, with expertise in helping clients manage employee leaves, wage and hour compliance, negotiating and drafting employment and executive agreements, preparing employee handbooks and employment policies, addressing claims of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, advising on disability accommodation issues, and employee misconduct and discipline.
Stacy also advises educational institutions on all aspects of student and parent issues, with expertise on student disability accommodation, preparing enrollment agreements and student handbooks, managing effective student and parent relationships, addressing concerns of harassment, bullying and student misconduct, as well as advising on student discipline, mandated reporting, tuition disputes, and breach of contract claims.
As a former litigator, Stacy advises clients in pre-litigation matters, including assisting clients in resolving matters through mediation, and in responding to complaints filed with the EEOC and CRD.
Stacy manages LCW’s model policy service for private schools, which offers model policies for inclusion in employment and student/parent handbooks, as well as board model policies and in that capacity regularly advises schools on the preparation of policies. Stacy also gives presentations and workshops on issues such as managing employee leave rights and wage and hour compliance.
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