Overview

Gail Zurek is an Associate in Lozano Smith's Fresno office. Ms. Zurek specializes in public agency law, providing comprehensive legal guidance to school districts, cities, counties, and special districts.

Experience

Ms. Zurek has advised clients on a range of labor and employment issues, including disability accommodations, collective bargaining agreements, employee record retention policies, and disciplinary matters. Her experience extends to facilities and charter school issues. She has prepared memos for school boards on legal compliance and charter school policy implications, advised school bond committees, and drafted facility use agreements.

Related to governance and municipal law, Ms. Zurek assists clients with contracts, ordinance changes, and considerations for various governance models.

Education

Ms. Zurek earned her Juris Doctor from San Joaquin College of Law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from California Lutheran University.

A Supreme Split on Religion-Based Charter Schools

By: Erin Hamor, Edward Sklar, Gail Zurek- 05/30/2025

E95 From Resume to Red Flag: District Responsibilities Under AB 2534

By: Dulcinea Grantham, Gail Zurek- 06/20/2025

When it comes to hiring certificated staff, the process is now more complex and challenging. In this episode, host Aly Bivins connects with Lozano Smith attorneys Dulcinea Grantham and Gail Zurek to unpack the key provisions and implications of Assembly Bill (AB) 2534, focusing on legal obligations for Local Education Agencies related to certificated employees and egregious misconduct. Packed with FAQs, explanations of key obligations, and steps for practical compliance, this episode is essential listening for HR teams, administrators, and anyone involved in the certificated hiring process.