Established in 1980, Brustein & Manasevit, PLLC is recognized for its federal education regulatory and legislative practice. The Firm has provided legal advice regarding federal education programs such as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), formerly the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), and Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIA), as well as the Higher Education Act. In addition, the firm regularly counsels clients on federal grants management requirements, such as the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Grants Guidance and the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA). The firm presents on these issues are are regularly keynote speakers. The attorneys also conduct mock monitoring visits, internal controls reviews, draft policies and procedures and provide audit defense to its clients. In addition, the firm also assists clients in drafting, proposing and reviewing legislation affecting education.