The Collaborative Counsel
Advocates for Access to Justice

Protecting the rights of children to be fully supported at home and at school. 

Experienced Litigator | Collaborative Mediator
Empathetic Counselor​

Advocacy is woven into the fabric of our identity. We firmly center the best interests of children and champion the right of every child to excel in a physically and psychologically safe home and school environment.

Advocate

We passionately represent and safeguard the best interests of children in various legal matters, including custody, minor guardianship, special education and disciplinary hearings.

Collaborate

Our facilitative and evaluative mediators are trained and certified by the Center for Conflict Resolution. We mediate disputes within schools, families, small organizations, and businesses, promoting collaborative solutions.

Navigate

We are committed to advocating for fair and just outcomes in administrative and legal proceedings involving youth and emerging adults. We ensure families have access to the information and the tools to advocate on behalf of their children.

We offer transparent flexible legal services and fees that offer peace of mind to clients.

Our menu of legal representation services range from full-service to a one-time legal consultation. We offer a flat-rate fee and subscription-style plans to meet the need of clients seeking a short or long-term attorney client relationship. Our commitment to excellence ensures our clients receive exceptional service, tailored to the meet their needs, ensuring their legal issue is resolved in a timely and efficient manner.

Accessible and Affordable Legal Services for Families

  • Special Education Advocacy
  • Student Rights & Disciplinary Action
  • Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Child Support, Parental Rights & Allocation
  • Minor Guardianship Petitions & Discharge
  • Child Representative/GAL
"Shenita is a trusted colleague, consulting partner, and friend. We've worked together in various capacities, and I am grateful for the support she's provided to my firm as a subcontractor. To turn a phrase, Shenita is the person I want in the room with me when it’s happening."
Genita Robinson
GCR Consulting, LLC

Navigating legal complexities involving children can be overwhelming.
We work collaboratively with courts, schools, and parents to ensure children receive appropriate academic, social and emotional support and services.

Are You...

A parent seeking support and clarification special education and school discipline policies?

A school seeking to review and implement effective restorative justice and inclusive practices?

A legal practitioner seeking an independent advocate to support a contested custody dispute?

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Legal Services

Hearing Officer

Our experienced hearing officers ensure fair and impartial decision-making in legal proceedings. Whether it's disciplinary hearings or other justice-involved matters, we bring expertise to the table, ensuring the rights of all parties involved are protected.

Child Rep/Guardian ad Litem

We tirelessly represent and safeguard the best interests of children in various legal matters, including custody, probate, and disciplinary hearings.

Mediator

Resolve disputes effectively with our mediation services. Our facilitative and evaluative mediators are trained by the Center for Conflict Resolution. We mediate disputes within schools, families, small organizations, and businesses, promoting collaborative solutions.

Special Education

Representation in special education matters. From Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to ensuring effective implementation, we advocate for the rights of children with diverse needs, promoting educational equity.

Juvenile Court Representation

We are committed to advocating for fair and just outcomes in legal proceedings involving juveniles. We ensure that the rights of juveniles are protected at every stage of the legal process

DCFS Investigations & Appeals

Resolve disputes effectively with our mediation services. Our facilitative and evaluative mediators are trained and certified by the Center for Conflict Resolution. We mediate disputes within schools, families, small organizations, and businesses, promoting collaborative solutions.
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elevatED spaces is a boutique education consulting and legal advocacy firm focused on addressing the full spectrum of possibilities for children.  Our customized consulting, coaching, legal representation and mediation services focus on addressing the best interests of children.  

Connect with us for a consultation to explore how we partner to serve the best interests of children. 

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