Attorney Daniel L. Ellis has joined the Disability Rights Bar Association as a member. Attorney Ellis has worked in Disability Law representing individuals since he was a law student admitted to practice provisionally and supervised by Lawyers and Law professors in 2008/2009. He continued to represent students and individuals with disabilities in private practice and as a Staff Attorney with Disability Rights Tennessee and again in private practice. He has experience representing individuals and multiple individuals in Administrative Hearings, Special Education Advocacy, Federal Court Civil Rights Actions against both State Departments and Private Entities of Higher Education. He has also provided trainings on Disability Rights Law as well as taught and upper level writing course on Disability Law at Lincoln Memorial University's Duncan School of Law in 2020.
The Disability Rights Bar Association (DRBA) was founded by a coalition of disability attorneys, law professors, legal nonprofits, and advocacy organizations united by a shared commitment to advancing effective legal representation for people with disabilities.
The DRBA operates as an online network connecting attorneys who practice in the field of disability civil rights law. Through this network, members exchange information, coordinate litigation and advocacy strategies, and provide mentorship to lawyers and law students entering disability rights practice. The DRBA empowers attorneys and individuals with disabilities to pursue stronger cases, craft more persuasive arguments, and stay informed about key developments in disability rights law and practice.