Who We Are
Attorneys For Education Rights was formed in 2019 by a group of attorneys who represent parents of students with disabilities, seeking to improve educational outcomes for children in Washington state.
AFER is committed to the advancement of education rights for students with disabilities. AFER advocates for legislative and policy change, assists members with their practice of education law, and increases public awareness of education civil rights.
2026-2027 AFER Officers and Board of Directors
Karen Pillar, President
Bo Johnson, Vice President
Scot Johnston, Treasurer
Alexis DeLaCruz, Secretary
Nicholle Mineiro, Past President
Andrea Kadlec
Jinju Park
Jenna Schuenemann
Christopher Elnicki
Kerri Feeney chairs the Education Committee and oversees the CLE series each year.