Heather Pierson has dedicated her career to disability-related matters advocating for inclusionary practices and access to education and educational environments for students with disabilities, along with the improvement of various systems impacting those students. Throughout her years of practice since 2009, Ms. Pierson has drawn on her education and experience as a special education teacher to bring a unique perspective to advising school districts and charter schools on matters relating to student’s special education programs and disability-related matters. Ms. Pierson’s guidance always keeps student needs at the forefront to ensure they have equal access to their education environments and do not face unjust discrimination.

In addition to her direct legal representation, Ms. Pierson is a sought-after presenter for practitioners and various educational organizations, speaking annually at many state-wide conferences, providing in-service workshops, and collaborating with organizations on legislative issues impacting students in the school setting. Not only does Ms. Pierson focus her practice on disability-related matters, she has the lived experience of parenting a child with a disability and navigating the complex systems for education and healthcare affecting him. Heather Pierson is an Equity Partner at Udall Shumway, PLC where she has practiced in their Education Law Division since 2009.