Chris Elnicki

Statewide Senior Education Attorney

I grew up in Appalachia and was exposed to a wide range of educational opportunity and resources. Throughout my life, I have been struck by the presence of bullying, harassment, and discrimination present in our country’s education system. As a student I witnessed unfair treatment because of sex, race, and disability, and I did my best to advocate for my peers as a member of student organizations. In law school, I became determined to focus my career on confronting the inequalities that I observed as a student. As an attorney, I have been able to focus my legal career on civil rights and education issues—being fortunate enough to help students in their battle to receive a fair and appropriate education.