Donna M. Andrew
Partner
Cleveland / Cincinnati
216.520.0088
dandrew@pepple-waggoner.com
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@DonnaAndrewPW
Donna Andrew has represented school boards as a labor negotiator in both teaching and nonteaching collective bargaining since 1999. Donna assists school boards in complex discipline investigations and termination matters, including related litigation. Donna also has extensive experience in all administrative levels of workers’ compensation and unemployment matters, including assisting school boards in implementing strategies to lower workers’ compensation premiums.
Donna also advises school boards in general school law matters, including defending school boards against discrimination claims in a variety of forums and in special education matters. Donna’s practice also includes providing in-service workshops and presentations to help prevent costly legal issues before they occur.
Bar Admissions
Ohio
Court Admissions
United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Ohio local and state courts
Professional & Civic Organizations/Activities
Ohio State Bar Association
Cleveland Bar Association
Ohio Council of School Board Attorneys
Education
J.D., CSU College of Law, Cleveland State University
M.P.A., Bowling Green State University
B.A., English/Political Science, Bowling Green State University
Selected Presentations & Published Works
2026
“Imposing Employee Discipline that Survives a Challenge” – Southwest Ohio Education Law Seminar
“Don’t Be Deliberately Indifferent – Responding to Claims of Bullying and Harassment”- Special Education Seminar
2025
“Your Idea of An MDR Might Cause an SOS” – Special Education Seminar
“Bargaining Preparations That Help You Avoid Common Mistakes” – Southwest Ohio Education Law Seminar
“The Ins and Outs of Bargaining Non-Teaching Contracts” – School Negotiations Workshop
2024
“Don’t Make These Common Bargaining Mistakes” School Negotiations Workshop
“Hot Topics in K-12 Cyberlaw” Ohio School Boards Association Workshop
“Are We There Yet? – Navigating Transportation Challenges” – Special Education Seminar
“Employee Contracts – Beyond the Four Corners of Document” – Administrative In-Service
2023
“Investigating Employee Misconduct and Imposing Discipline” – Administrative In-Service
“Surviving Technology, Social Media Posts, and Public Records Requests” – BASA Women’s Conference
“Setting the Bargaining Table: Preparations for Negotiations” – School Negotiations Workshop