Effective Governance: Unlocking Legal Insights for Board Leadership

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
6:00 -7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Presented by Sr. Angela Shaughnessey, SCN, JD, PhD - Senior Distinguished Fellow, Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA)

Audience: All Catholic School Boards

Discover the essential legal insights that shape Catholic education in today’s elementary and secondary schools. This presentation is designed to equip board members with a clear understanding of their roles, the boundaries of their authority, and the critical legal issues that impact effective governance. Through an exploration of key cases and real-world experiences, participants will gain valuable perspectives on current challenges and emerging trends in Catholic education. Practical, actionable strategies will be shared to help boards navigate their responsibilities with confidence and vision. Join us to explore what legal realities and lived experiences suggest for the future of Catholic school governance.

About Sr. Angie

Sr. Angie is the Senior Distinguished Fellow of LMU’s Center for Catholic Education. A Sister of Charity of Nazareth, she has served in nearly every capacity – teacher, principal, professor, graduate school dean and university vice-president. Sr. Angie holds a Ph.D. in educational administration and a Juris Doctorate. She is considered the national expert on Catholic education and the law. She currently teaches in SOE’s Catholic School Leadership Academy in the Department of Educational Leadership. She is the founding director of the Education Law Symposium, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, in partnership with LMU and the NCEA. She also serves as a consultant to numerous schools and dioceses and is a highly sought after speaker. She is the author of more than thirty texts. Sr. Angie is the recipient of numerous awards, including being named one of the most influential persons in Catholic education.  Recently, she received the NCEA St. Elizabeth Ann Seton President’s Award, the highest award in Catholic education.