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Heather Broadwater

Heather J. Broadwater, JD

Partner and Senior Employment Attorney

Stanton Law, LLC

Atlanta, GA

Heather Broadwater advises employers as a partner at Stanton Law and is a co-author of the NBOA book “Culture Meets Compliance.” A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, she helps independent schools pursue their missions in compliance with applicable law and consistent with the school’s core values. When representing employers in legal disputes or helping organizations adopt policies, procedures and practices to minimize the likelihood of disputes, Broadwater draws upon her legal education and experience, as well as a career steeped in education, sociology, business and human resource management. For two decades, she has been a regular speaker at events for national, regional and local associations and at in-house training sessions for managers and employees. Broadwater is the president-elect for the Athens Area Society for Human Resource Management and a member of the personnel committee for the Athens Area Humane Society.

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Past Webinars

  • The Fine Art of Handling Conflict for Business Officers This item is protected

    December 5, 2025
    This webinar will equip attendees with practical strategies to navigate disputes with clarity and confidence, and offers actionable insights on handling complaints and resolving conflict in ways that foster collaboration and strengthen relationships.
  • Tuition, Trends, Trouble: What College Closures Signal for Independent Schools This item is protected

    November 21, 2025
    Explore financial sustainability for independent schools by analyzing college closures. Learn strategies to navigate risks and build resilience based on what may be gleaned from higher ed’s warning signs.
  • Small School, Big Solutions: Navigating Mission, Money and Innovation This item is protected

    November 7, 2025
    The financial reality of a school can deeply inform its mission. Discover how a small school's inherent need for innovation sparks powerful, scalable solutions for schools of all sizes to be nimble when resources are limited.
  • Durable Campus Planning: Aligning Vision with Strategic Purpose This item is protected

    October 24, 2025
    Learn how The Governor’s Academy aligned educational priorities with campus development in a new campus planning process that engaged the school community. The resulting plan now guides the adaptive reuse of facilities and enhanced academic programs.
  • Cyber Breach Breakdown: Risk Mitigation Tactics for Independent K-12 Schools This item is protected

    September 26, 2025
    82% of K-12 schools have experienced a cyber incident. This webinar equips business and technology leaders with practical tactics for cyber threat detection, response, and prevention, safeguarding their schools' financial and reputational integrity.

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