Disability Rights California
Nichole Mendoza currently serves as a Senior Attorney at Disability Rights California, leading advocacy and litigation focused on housing and homelessness for individuals with disabilities. Previous experience includes roles as Lead Attorney at Legal Aid Society of San Diego, where notable achievements include preparing a Ninth Circuit brief that led to a significant case reversal, and as an Attorney at Potter Handy, LLP, representing clients in various civil rights lawsuits. Earlier positions involved providing legal counsel and advocacy for people with disabilities in several capacities at Disability Rights California and their early career included law clerk positions at various organizations, where Nichole gained foundational legal expertise. Nichole earned a J.D. from California Western School of Law from 2008 to 2010.
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Disability Rights California
DRC is a nonprofit agency. They are the largest disability rights group in the nation. Federal law established DRC to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. They are the protection and advocacy agency for California.