Kimberly M. Quijada, J.D., is an Equal Justice Works Fellow committed to advancing the educational rights of children with disabilities, with a focus on deaf and hard of hearing students. She earned her Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School and her Bachelor’s degree in English and Chicanx Studies, with a minor in Disability Studies, from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Since 2020, Kimberly has worked extensively in disability-related legal fields, combining her professional training with a deep commitment to empowering underserved families. During law school, she served as a student attorney in Southwestern’s Children’s Rights Clinic, representing students in special education matters and advocating for appropriate services. She also served as Interim Director of the TIGER Program, a know-your-rights initiative that provides parents with tools to navigate complex education laws and secure the services their children need.
Through her fellowship, Kimberly partners with community organizations to provide direct legal services, lead workshops, and engage in systemic advocacy aimed at dismantling barriers in special education. As a first-generation attorney and a member of the hard of hearing community, she brings both personal insight and professional expertise to her work, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in school and beyond.
Since 2020, Kimberly has worked extensively in disability-related legal fields, combining her professional training with a deep commitment to empowering underserved families. During law school, she served as a student attorney in Southwestern’s Children’s Rights Clinic, representing students in special education matters and advocating for appropriate services. She also served as Interim Director of the TIGER Program, a know-your-rights initiative that provides parents with tools to navigate complex education laws and secure the services their children need.
Through her fellowship, Kimberly partners with community organizations to provide direct legal services, lead workshops, and engage in systemic advocacy aimed at dismantling barriers in special education. As a first-generation attorney and a member of the hard of hearing community, she brings both personal insight and professional expertise to her work, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in school and beyond.