LAWSON HUCK GONZALEZ

The Florida Department of Education has entered into a legal services agreement with Lawson Huck Gonzalez, PLLC to provide legal representation for the Board of Governors. The primary purpose of this engagement is to defend the Board in the case of Sharon Austin, et al v. Brian Lamb, et al, Case no. 1:25-cv-00016-MW-MJF, filed in the Northern District of Florida. This litigation specifically challenges various provisions of Senate Bill 266, though the scope of the contract also extends to other education matters as required. Under the terms of the award notice B2608, the contractor is responsible for providing professional legal services through a performance period that concludes on June 30th. The agreement establishes clear guidelines regarding consideration, required documentation, and strict compliance with public records laws. This state-level contract ensures the Board of Governors has specialized legal counsel to navigate the constitutional and regulatory challenges associated with the specified legislation.