Every Child Deserves A Meaningful Education

Meagan M. Nuñez Esq.

Meagan Nuñez opened her practice in January 2010. She has spent over ten years advocating for people with special needs. Ms. Nuñez has successfully settled hundreds of due process complaints and successfully litigated in both Administrative and Federal Court. Ms. Nuñez believes that every individual has the right to a meaningful education as well as a dignified life.

Practice Areas

  • Special Education
  • Regional Center
  • Special Needs Trusts

Education

  • City University of New York School of Law at Queens College, Flushing, New York
    • J.D.
    • Honors: Heywood Burns Fellow in Civil and Human Rights
  • University of California, Santa Cruz, California
    • Bachelor's Degree - 2002
    • Major: Psychology

Bar Admissions

  • California, 2010

Past Positions

  • Law Offices of Lauren A. Baum, Legal Clerk, 2007 to 2010

Honors

Classes & Seminars

  • Special Education Law and Advocacy Series, USD School of Law, 2017 to 2019
  • Addressing Behavior Issues in School, San Diego County, 2019
  • Requesting IEE's, Court Appointed Special Advocates, 2019
  • IEE's: District Rights and Obligations, IEP Day, 2016
  • Addressing Social and Emotional Issues in School, San Diego County, 2014

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), Law Clerk

Published Works

Fraternities or Sororities

Representative Clients

Representative Cases

Certified Legal Specialties

Professional Associations

  • Juvenile Justice Commission, Member, 2014 to Present
  • Disabled Services Advisory Committee, Member 2012-2019 & Chair 2020

Current Employment Positions

  • Attorney

Ancillary Businesses

References 

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish