Sean Clough

Providence, RI

7+ Years Experience

Licensed in 2 States

About Sean

Sean Clough is part of the attorney team in the Providence office, working primarily in the Education & Municipal Law, Labor and Employment Law, Estate Planning & Administration, and Unemployment Benefits Disputes practice areas. Sean is known for his thoughtful and practical counsel when resolving client matters, strenuously advocating for the client’s best interest, and aggressively prosecuting a case when necessary, whether that is advising School Committees on litigation strategy and regulatory compliance or Special Education Directors and Superintendents on how to effectively manage complicated and sometimes adversarial IEP meetings. Sean has successfully represented school departments before the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Rhode Island Superior Court. As a former School Committee chairperson for the Smithfield School Committee, Sean relies on his experience as the youngest Chairperson ever selected for that leadership position. He often brings that experience to bear when guiding school committees on numerous issues. Sean has successfully negotiated union contracts on behalf of school committees. Sean has successfully represented employees and employers before the Department of Labor and Training. Sean is a frequent speaker and writer on topical issues that impact firm clients. He is recognized throughout the state as a leader on Title IX regulatory compliance, frequently providing trainings for school administrators, employees, and for statewide organizations such as the Rhode Island School Superintendents Association, Rhode Island Association of School Principals, and the Rhode Island Interlocal Trust.