Attorneys

Peter G. Yelkovac practices in the areas of education and employment law. Pete regularly counsels public school districts across Missouri and Illinois in all facets of education and employment law. Pete also regularly advises private employers on employment and labor issues. Pete has successfully defended numerous federal and state lawsuits on behalf of public school districts, universities and private employers. He has extensive experience litigating employment discrimination lawsuits and Section 1983 claims involving a variety of constitutional issues.

Education

J.D., Valparaiso University, summa cum laude, 1994

Law Review

B.S., Indiana State University, summa cum laude, 1991

Graduate of University Honors Program

Bar Admissions

Missouri, 1994

Illinois, 1995

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association

The Missouri Bar

Illinois State Bar Association

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

National Council of School Attorneys

Missouri Council of School Attorneys

Publications and Presentations

Pete is an accomplished speaker and author on education and employment law topics. A representative sampling of his speaking engagements includes the following:

The Missouri Bar
Education Law Association (Formerly NOLPE)
Council on Education in Management
Lorman Education Services
Medical Educational Services
Missouri Council of School Attorneys
Missouri Association of School Administrators
Missouri Council of School Administrators
K-8 Statewide Administrators Association
Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals
Missouri School Boards’ Association
Several regional educational administration organizations
Central Missouri State University
Southwest Missouri State University
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Pete has contributed articles to national and local publications for attorneys and educators on school law issues. His articles have appeared in publications of the National School Boards Association, the Missouri Bar, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Bar Association.

Pete is also active in civic service in Creve Coeur, Missouri, where he serves as a member of the Board of Adjustment, the Charter Commission, and the Malcolm Terrace Park Task Force.