Tara L. Moffett
Associate
TARA MOFFETT
Ms. Moffett, an associate with the firm of Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C., concentrates her practice in the area of education law with a focus on special education. She is experienced in the field of special education, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Her practice includes consultation, negotiation, mediation, litigation and appellate work in state administrative proceedings and federal court. She is a frequent presenter on special education law and current issues affecting students with disabilities. Ms. Moffett also provides guidance and training to school districts on general education matters such as confidentiality of student records, residency issues, bullying and discipline. She also provides training and guidance on issues related to school district board policies, employment policies, investigation of discrimination and sexual harassment and related concerns.
Ms. Moffett is a cum laude graduate of the State University of New York at Albany (1996) and a graduate of Albany Law School of Union University (1999). In law school, she completed a concentration in international law and received the Disabilities Law Clinic Prize.
Ms. Moffett is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Schenectady County Bar Association, the Albany County Bar Association; serves as a member of NYSBA’s Committee on Issues Affecting Individuals with Disabilities and is a member of the New York Capital Region Special Education Task Force. She is admitted to the courts of New York and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Ms. Moffett is also an adjunct professor with Empire State College and has taught Business Law and Employment law since 2006. She serves as a member of the Colonie Youth Center board and a member of the Community Hospice Walk Board. Ms. Moffett participates annually in fundraising for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Community Hospice. Ms. Moffett is a member of the Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce Capital Leadership Alumni Association and a 2004 graduate of the Leadership Program.