Perkins Coie Brown & Bain Attorney Named Raising Special Kids Board President

PHOENIX (February 22, 2007) – Jodi Knobel Feuerhelm, a partner at Perkins Coie Brown & Bain P.A., has been named president of the board of directors for Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit organization that serves Arizona families of children with disabilities and special health needs. Her two–year term began this month.

Feuerhelm has served on the board of directors since 2003. She first became involved with Raising Special Kids more than a decade ago, after contacting the organization for information when her son was diagnosed with autism.

Joyce Millard Hoie, the organization's executive director, praised Feuerhelm in her new role, "I am honored to welcome the experience and enthusiasm Jodi brings to the position of board president. We look forward to a productive term under her skilled leadership."

Established as a "grass-roots" parent organization 28 years ago, Raising Special Kids provides information, resources and support for families and professionals that serve children with special needs. Services offered free of charge to families include parent-to-parent support, consultation in special education, information on health care systems, and opportunities for parents to develop leadership skills and serve in public policy roles.

Feuerhelm, part of Perkins Coie's national Litigation practice, focuses on construction litigation, product liability, contract disputes and commercial litigation. She serves on the Phoenix Management Committee and as chair of the Phoenix Diversity Subcommittee. She is also on the board for the Arizona Center for Disability Law and is involved with the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center.