Meet Our Attorneys
Bonnie Z Yates
Bonnie Yates is an attorney with over 25 years of experience. In 1994, when her second child was diagnosed with autism, Ms. Yates focused her legal practice exclusively on special education to help her son obtain the educational services he needed. Ms. Yates and her team of lawyers have helped hundreds of children obtain vital educational services.
Education:
Loyola Marymount School of Law
Juris Doctor
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts – Major in History
Ask Bonnie a Question 
Contact Bonnie 
Elizabeth Eubanks
Elizabeth Eubanks has practiced in the areas of Special Education Law advocating for children with special needs.
Elizabeth has assisted parents with special needs children through every level of the special education process including representation at IEP team meetings, during settlement negotiations, and in due process proceedings.
In her position as a special education attorney with The Law Offices of Bonnie Z Yates, Elizabeth will continue her advocacy for the education rights of children with disabilities.
Education:
Pepperdine University School of Law
Juris Doctor and Certificate in Dispute Resolution – 2008
Pepperdine University Seaver College
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Spanish; Minor, Non-Profit Management – 2005
Ask Elizabeth a Question Contact Elizabeth
Shelly Ann Kamei
Shelly Ann Kamei has practiced in the areas of Special Education Law advocating for children with special needs. Before coming to The Law Offices of Bonnie Z. Yates, she worked for a non-profit that represented special needs children on a pro-bono basis.
Prior to beginning work in the field of special education law, Shelly advocated for children in the California state dependency and delinquency systems.
Education:
University of San Diego School of Law
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude – 2009
James A. D’Angelo Outstanding Child Advocate Award- 2009
The Pennsylvania State University
Masters of the Arts in Political Science – 1994
Aurora University
Bachelor of the Arts in Political Science, summa cum laude – 1992
WE UNDERSTAND Families have enough battles to overcome in everyday life living with special needs children. We know. Many of our staff members are parents of special needs children and have gone through the difficult educational and emotional processes you are experiencing.
A TEAM APPROACH
The Law Offices of Bonnie Z. Yates, Inc. employs a team approach in securing your child's education rights. Our team is composed of attorneys, skilled education professionals and support staff committed to assisting you in obtaining all the education services to which your child is entitled.
TO SCHEDULE AN INITIAL FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
If you would like to schedule an initial phone consultation, please fill out our Family Intake Form.
Once completed, our office will call to set up a convenient appointment time with you.
Please call 310-204-6624 for more information. The initial consultation is free.
HOW TO GET STARTED
If you would like to schedule an initial phone consultation, please fill out our Family Intake Form.
Once completed, our office will call to set up a convenient appointment time with you.
Please call 310-204-6624 for more information. The initial consultation is free.
Bonnie Z Yates
Bonnie Yates is an attorney with over 25 years of experience. In 1994, when her second child was diagnosed with autism, Ms. Yates focused her legal practice exclusively on special education to help her son obtain the educational services he needed. Ms. Yates and her team of lawyers have helped hundreds of children obtain vital educational services.
2 Comments
Contact Bonnie
Intensive Behavioral Treatment for Children With Autism: Four-Year Outcome and Predictors
American Journal on Mental Retardation
A Comparison of Intensive Behavior Analytic and Eclectic Treatments for Young Children with Autism
Research in Developmental Disabilities
Special Education Law
NPS Schools Agencies
IEP Meetings
Disability Discrimination