Washington DC Education Lawyers

Matthew Famiglietti opened his first law office in 1994 because he believes strongly that one individual can make a difference. Having a disability, and living with that disability every day, gives him a unique insight into issues that affect people with disabilities. He has a deep commitment to providing quality legal services to others with disabilities. Of course, he brings that same commitment to those without disabilities as well. Matthew handles cases ranging from Disability Law, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Employment Law, Asylum Law, to Special Education Law. All of these areas have one thing in common...

Shan’s professional and personal background gives him a unique understanding of academic institutions and the criminal justice system. A former federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C. who is now a nationally-known CNN Legal Analyst, he is at home in D.C. Courts and very familiar with the Washington, D.C. law enforcement agencies, especially the Metropolitan Police Department. As the child of immigrants who worked as university professors, Shan grew up in a university environment. He understands the mindset of academic institutions and serves on the Board of Trustees for Sarah Lawrence College. Shan served as a federal prosecutor in the...

Olekanma Ekekwe is a litigator. Olekanma Ekekwe uses her skills and training to assist the clients in resolving legal difficulties.

A passionate defender of students’ rights, Kim helps those facing serious disciplinary actions navigate the most difficult times of their lives. She zealously advocates for students when a Title IX complaint and the daunting possibility of expulsion threatens to unravel their lives and destroy their futures. Kim has worked extensively with individuals facing conduct accusations, representing college, graduate, and medical school students, as well as university professors and employees looking at possible termination. She also works with those facing disciplinary action for alleged misconduct stemming from learning, language, and developmental disabilities. Kim understands the gravity of what’s at stake for those...

Stacey K. Eunnae has more than a decade of experience providing legal advocacy and representation to individuals and organizations on a wide-array of civil cases. She is the Founder and Principal Attorney of Eunnae at Law PLLC (www.eunnaelaw.com), a unique law firm conceived to teach and protect the rights of exceptional persons, their families and businesses. Stacey has represented hundreds of parents, caregivers and students in cases against schools, school districts and government agencies that involved matters such as bullying/harassment, discrimination, FERPA, student discipline, Title IX and special education. She has also represented clients in matters dealing...