Andreana R. Bellach

Andreana R. Bellach is a partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Stamford, Connecticut. She represents boards of education in education law, labor relations, and employment law matters. Her practice includes labor negotiations for certified and non-certified staff, grievance arbitration, freedom of information hearings, student disciplinary matters, special education disputes, and education policies and practices.

Bellach earned her J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1999 and her B.A. summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1996. Her education provides a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and practical problem solving. This background supports her work with schools, administrators, and boards addressing complex legal and policy issues.

Bellach’s experience includes advising public and charter schools on matters involving collective bargaining, employee evaluation and discipline, bullying, religion in schools, student records, privacy issues, and student discipline. She also frequently speaks on education law and labor relations topics. Through this work, she helps school clients evaluate risk, respond to disputes, develop policies, and manage sensitive student and employment matters.

Andreana R. Bellach has been recognized as a Connecticut Super Lawyers Rising Star in schools and education law. She is a James W. Cooper Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Foundation and an adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut Neag School of Education. By combining school law experience with careful guidance, she helps education clients address legal challenges with clarity and practical judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, Fairfield County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Connecticut
• New York

Education

• Vanderbilt University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• State University of New York at Geneseo
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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