OUR TEAM
Grace E. Kim
Principal Attorney
BIO: GRACE E. KIM is the principal attorney with The Law Office of Grace E. Kim, P.C. Her practice is focused on Special Education and Education Law, to include issues involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), restraint and seclusion, school discipline, and higher education issues. Ms. Kim has been working on behalf of children with Special Needs since 2002 as a mother of a Special Needs child. This led her to become an attorney dedicating her practice to representing families of Special Needs children with legal and education-related issues. She earned her B.A. degree from Nyack College, her M.A. degree from Alliance Theological Seminary, and her J.D. degree from the George Mason School of Law. Ms. Kim lectures on Special Education Law and related topics for various local and national organizations and bar associations. She is also an Air Force spouse and a board president and co-founder of Partners in Promise, an education and advocacy non-profit group working on behalf of military special needs children. Ms. Kim lives in Virginia with her husband, Air Force Chaplain Lt. Col. Joshua Kim, her daughter, Karis (13) and her son, Josiah (19) who is on the Autism Spectrum with co-morbid conditions and other neurological and physical disabilities. In her free time she enjoys running marathons, singing opera, exploring different cultures through travel, books, and cuisines, and spending quality time with friends and family.
James Atkinson
Of-Counsel Attorney
James Atkinson is Of Counsel to the Law Office of Grace E. Kim. James is a graduate of Virginia Tech and George Mason University School of Law. He is a licensed VA attorney who practices Special Education, Education Law, and School Discipline.
Lyzette Turner
Special Education Advocate
Lyzette Turner is a Special Education Advocate providing support to families through the IEP eligibility process and beyond. Lyzette works closely with Grace and James and is dedicated to working with families to ensure that their children’s needs are identified and addressed through the IEP process. She resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, Jeff, 3 children, dog, cats, and turtle.
Neera Datta
Special Education Advocate
Neera Datta is a Special Education Advocate for our firm and has been a passionate advocate in Northern Virginia for over 9 years. Neera works closely with Grace, James and Lyzette. She lives in Fairfax County with her husband and three children. Neera has focused her advocacy on helping families navigate the 504 and IEP rooms and feels every student deserves to have a solid plan for their education and their future.