Our Team
Our team is comprised of both an Attorney and a Non-Attorney Special Education Advocate, enabling us to offer specialized assistance that aligns with your unique circumstances and your child’s specific needs. Our expertise goes beyond the professional realm – each of us is a parent of children with disabilities, which fuels our commitment to help other parents and children navigate this system effectively.
Laura Heneghan
Attorney at Law
As a parent of a child with disabilities, Laura leverages her personal insight and collaborative skills to ensure that children and adolescents who are struggling with disabilities of their own receive the appropriate services and support from their public school districts.
Laura’s passion, dedication and ability to bring families and school administrators and staff together allow her to bring about positive outcomes for her clients and their families.
Education:
- Binghamton University — Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Public Policy
- Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University — Juris Doctorate
- PELE Clinic at William and Mary Law School — Certificate in Special Education Advocacy
- Orton Gillingham Plus — 60-hour evidence-based structured literacy training accredited by the International Dyslexia Association
Boards & Professional Affiliations:
- CT Bar 1995 – Member
- NY Bar 1995 – Member
- United States Supreme Court Bar – 2023 Member
- Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities – Board Member
- Western Connecticut Center for Human Rights (WeCahr) – Past Board Member
- Former Educational Surrogate - appointed by the CT Department of Education for children under the jurisdiction of the Department of Children and Families who need special education services
- Probate Court through Children’s Advocates of Connecticut – Pro Bono legal services to immigrant children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
- Council of Parents, Attorneys, and Advocates (COPAA) – Member
- Special Education Equity for Kids (SEEK) CT - Member
- 2023 Inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who Top Lawyers, Who’s Who Women in America (Listed as Laura A. Sullivan)
- State of Connecticut, County of Fairfield – Notary Public
Stacey Tié
Non-Attorney Special Education Advocate
What Stacey loves most about advocacy work is giving parents the opportunity to breathe. Often, parents know something’s not right but don’t know how to advocate for what their child needs. She listens, helps them organize their thoughts, documents their needs, and makes a plan.
Stacey also ensures that parents are viewed by all parties as valued members of their child’s special education team. And, during the key meetings, Stacey’s clients don’t have to worry about the process, preserving the record, or reading the room. She’s got that covered.
Education:
- Pace University — Bachelor of Business Finance
- Council of Parent Attorney and Advocates (COPAA) — Special Education Advocacy Training (SEAT)
- Wrightslaw’s Special Education Advocacy Training
- National Council of Behavior Health — Certificate in Mental Health First Aid USA
- Orton Gillingham Plus — 60-hour evidence-based structured literacy training accredited by the International Dyslexia Association
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy — Associate’s Degree in Theatre
Boards & Professional Affiliations:
- Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) – Member
- Special Education Equity for Kids (SEEK) CT - Member
- Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities - Member Walk Committee
- Council for Darien School Parents – Former Chair of the Special Education Committee
- Darien Advocates for the Education of the Gifted – Former Advocacy Chair
- Darien Representative Town Meeting – Former Member/ Finance & Budget Subcommittee
