Frederick Dorsey

Frederick Dorsey is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bridgeport's College of Engineering, Business & Education since 2010, teaching graduate-level school law courses (Masters and Ph.D.). As a Connecticut Attorney since 1984, he specializes in representing public schools and municipalities in labor, employment, and education law matters. His work includes litigation, collective bargaining, and legal consulting.

• B.A. in Math and Economics from U.S. Coast Guard Academy and Marshall University (1976)
• MBA in Finance from University of New Haven (1979)
• J.D. from Western New England School of Law (1984)

Dorsey's research focuses on legal frameworks governing public sector labor relations, particularly in education. He has extensively lectured on collective bargaining strategies, school board liabilities, and special education law compliance under Section 504. His work bridges theoretical legal principles with practical applications in school administration and governance.

His 1984 co-authored law review article on the 'No Strike Clause' remains a foundational piece in labor relations. Dorsey's professional activities include presenting to organizations like the Connecticut Schools Attorneys Council, National School Boards Association, and Medical Education Services, Inc., focusing on negotiation tactics and litigation risks.