CCHA Law's National School Law Leadership Continues with NSAA Board Appointment
POST DATE: 10.16.26
Two attorneys from Church Church Hittle and Antrim (CCHA Law) are continuing the firm’s national leadership in education law through the National School Attorneys Association (NSAA). Jesse Billingsley has joined the organization's Board of Directors for a two-year term, succeeding fellow CCHA Law partner Andrew Manna in representing the firm's involvement in NSAA leadership. Manna, a founding board member, recently concluded his service as chair and past chair.
Manna, a founding Board member of NSAA, began serving as Chair in October 2024 and concluded his service as Past Chair in St. Louis in mid-October. During his time in leadership, he helped support NSAA’s mission of connecting school attorneys from across the country and providing opportunities for collaboration, professional development and timely discussion of legal issues affecting public schools.
Through their involvement with NSAA, Manna and Billingsley engage with school law professionals nationwide on emerging legal challenges, policy developments and issues affecting public education. Their participation supports CCHA Law's work advising Indiana school corporations as they navigate an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment.
"Helping establish NSAA and seeing it grow into a national network of school attorneys has been incredibly rewarding. The legal challenges facing public schools continue to evolve, and collaboration among attorneys across the country is more important than ever. I'm pleased that Jesse will help carry that work forward." Manna said.
Manna’s involvement with NSAA reflects a career devoted to education and school law. Before becoming an attorney, he taught social studies in both rural and urban school districts. Today, he represents school corporations in matters involving labor and employment law, special education, constitutional and civil rights issues, and general school policy. He is also a frequent speaker at the state and national levels on emerging legal issues affecting schools.
As Manna concludes his leadership role, Billingsley will continue CCHA Law’s involvement with NSAA as a member of its Board of Directors, serving her first term from 2026–2028.
Billingsley advises Indiana school corporations on education and employment law, including personnel matters, regulatory compliance and school policies. Her work helps school leaders navigate complex legal challenges and make informed operational decisions.
"School leaders are navigating increasingly complex legal and policy challenges. NSAA creates valuable opportunities to learn from colleagues nationwide and bring those perspectives to the work we do with Indiana schools. I'm honored to join the board and continue CCHA Law's involvement in this important organization." Billingsley said.
The National School Attorneys Association is a grassroots, independent and self-governed network of school attorneys from across the country. Through webinars, discussions and timely updates, NSAA provides members with opportunities to connect, collaborate and stay informed on the evolving legal landscape affecting public schools.
CCHA Law's continued involvement in NSAA reinforces the firm's longstanding leadership in education law and its commitment to providing informed, practical legal counsel to school districts throughout Indiana.
Photographed: Jesse Billingsley and Andrew Manna
About Church Church Hittle + Antrim
Founded in 1880, CCHA Law is the oldest law firm in Hamilton County, Indiana. As a full-service law firm, CCHA Law provides a myriad of legal services to clients across a wide variety of practice areas including: personal injury, business formation and representation, divorce and family law, estate planning and administration, collegiate sports, k-12 and higher education, complex litigation, governmental entity and municipal law, real estate law, criminal law, labor and employment law, mediation services and appellate litigation. CCHA Law serves clients across the country and has offices in Indiana in Noblesville, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Tipton, Crown Point, Westfield, and Zionsville.
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