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Sanmathi (Sanu) Dev

Capehart Scatchard • Mount Laurel, NJ
School LawEmployment LawLabor & Employment

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Contact

Email
contact@capehart.com
Phone
856-316-7610
Address
Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054-1526, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
New Jersey2011Pennsylvania2011United States Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitU.S. District Court District of New Jersey2015

About

Sanmathi (Sanu) Dev is an accomplished attorney at Capehart Scatchard, based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, specializing in school law and related legal matters. With a robust commitment to advocating for students, educators, and educational institutions, Sanu focuses on a diverse range of practice areas including the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, contract negotiations, due process hearings, and compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Sanu’s expertise extends to labor and employment law, where she navigates the complexities of the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), and the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Additionally, her proficiency in the School Ethics Act, Section 504, special education, student discipline, and residency issues positions her as a well-rounded advocate in the educational sector. With a strong educational foundation from Rutgers School of Law - Camden and Boston University, Sanu is dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation. She is committed to understanding her clients' unique needs and ensuring their rights are protected throughout the legal process. Sanu proudly serves clients across New Jersey, leveraging her extensive knowledge and experience to foster positive outcomes in the complex landscape of school law.

Credentials

Education
Rutgers School of Law - Camden, Camden, New Jersey, 2011 | J.D. | Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, 2008 | B.A.

Recognition & Involvement

Associations
Burlington County Bar Association (Member and Co-Chair, Diversity, Inclusion & Leadership Committee) | New Jersey School Boards Association | Rutgers Law Dean's Advisory Council | Rutgers Alumni for Diversity, Inclusion, Community-Building and Access in the Law | South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey (Member)
Speaking
A Deep Dive into Discovery: Employment Law, New Jersey Association for Justice, 2020 | Panel Discussion: Are you Winning? How to Succeed as an Intern or Entry-Level Attorney, Widener University Delaware Law, 2020 | Administrative Council Workshop: Employee Investigations and Discipline, Washington Township Board of Education, 2020 | School Law: Social Media and Apps, Cyberbullying, Privacy, and Other Technology, National Business Institute, 2019 | Title IX & Affirmative Action, New Jersey School Boards Association Fall School Law Forum, 2019 | What You Need to Know About HIB, Florence Township School District, 2019 | Seventh Annual Title IX Summit, Panelist - Rowan University, 2019
Updated: May 25, 2026