Facilities: Finding the Right Place, and Building the Right Space

Widely recognized throughout the state as a leading authority in charters, education, and government law, John has counseled charters, public agencies, and nonprofits on operations, facilities, finance, governance, policy, innovation and other legal issues for nearly three decades. John is experienced in political advocacy and has litigated many of the most significant charter lawsuits. He regularly handles charter material revisions, petitions/renewals, lease/purchases, strategic planning, and authorizer relations, and has deep expertise in NCB schools. John is a frequent presenter to CCSA and numerous other professional and academic organizations, covering charter school law and policy, education, and government law.

Richard Berliner has over 35 years of experience in the architectural profession, most of which has been focused on the creation of innovative learning environments through collaboration with educational entrepreneurs. Richard assists charter schools in realizing their visions for innovative pedagogy and curriculum by designing learning environments that support and enhance the teacher and student experience. He helps schools understand how to meet the code, functional and spatial requirements to create the learning spaces they need in the most cost effective way possible. Berliner Architects has completed over 10 new schools and over 20 renovations and adaptive reuse projects.