Sauda Johnson: When Bullying Becomes a Legal Issue
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In this conversation, Attorney Sauda S. Johnson-McNeal, an education law attorney with over twenty years of experience advocating for children and families, pulls back the curtain on what parents need to know — but rarely do — when navigating special education law. With a background that spans the classroom, the courtroom, and the lecture hall, she brings both legal precision and genuine accessibility to a process that can feel overwhelming and opaque. The discussion explores how to approach IEP meetings with confidence, what rights parents actually have under the law, and why understanding the system is one of the most powerful things a family can do for their child.
Brought to you by Pacific Preparatory.
About our guest:
Sauda S. Johnson-McNeal is an attorney licensed in California and New York with over two decades of experience in education law and family advocacy. A co-founder of her first law firm in New York City in 2003, she has built her practice on honesty, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping families navigate the IEP process and beyond. With a background teaching both law and elementary and middle school, she has a rare ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical steps parents can actually use.
Find her at:
Website: https://www.ssjlawfirm.com/
Instagram: @ lawofficesofsaudajohnsonpc
