She has authored several studies on education reform and governance, and taught school law courses for teachers and supervisors in graduate degree programs at Bank Street College of Education and other universities. She is coauthor of The Elder Law Handbook, written for people over 55 and people with disabilities, as well as their family members. Ms. Lederman served as Counsel to the Chancellor of the New York City’s public school system, responsible for litigation management and oversight of agency hearings and legal services.