Alyssa M. Hicks

Alyssa Hicks is an experienced education and special education attorney who represents school districts and institutions of higher education in both state and federal court.

Her practice includes defending schools in matters involving sexual abuse and harassment, constitutional claims, employment disputes, and special education.

In addition to her litigation practice, Alyssa is deeply committed to proactive legal support and training. She regularly advises and educates administrators, teachers, and school staff on a wide range of topics, including special education best practices, student discipline, professional boundaries, and child accounting. Alyssa is passionate about working with schools because it gives her the opportunity to equip administrators with the tools and knowledge they need to protect students and create safe, supportive learning environments.

A native to the Lehigh Valley, Alyssa enjoys her involvement in local community organizations including the Nazareth Blue Eagle Education Foundation.

Attorney Hicks graduated cum laude from Widener University Commonwealth Law School where she received the Dean’s Award, Outstanding Service Award, Best Oral Argument Award, and an Advocacy Certificate. She graduated magna cum laude from Shippensburg University with a B.A. in English Literature and a minor in Communications/Journalism.

Bar Admissions

• Pennsylvania
• Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• Middle District of Pennsylvania
• Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Memberships and Associations

• Pennsylvania Bar Association, Former Zone Representative for the Young Lawyers Division
• Bar Association of Lehigh County, Former Young Lawyers Division Co-Chair
• Board Member, Nazareth Blue Eagle Education Foundation