Mental health impacts individuals, families, workplaces, and institutions across every sector. As both a legal professional and community leader, Managing Attorney Kia Chandler, Esq. is deeply committed to advancing mental health education, reducing stigma, and supporting systems that promote access to care.

Ms. Chandler currently serves as Board Chair of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Anne Arundel County (NAMI Anne Arundel County), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Service Through NAMI Anne Arundel County

In her leadership role with NAMI Anne Arundel County, Ms. Chandler supports initiatives that:

• Promote mental health awareness and education

• Advocate for individuals and families impacted by mental illness

• Support community-based programs, peer support, and family education

• Engage with policymakers, institutions, and stakeholders to improve mental health systems

This work reflects a long-standing commitment to service, governance, and ethical leadership—values that also guide the firm’s legal practice.

Alignment with Our Practice

Our community involvement informs our professional work. Experience in mental health advocacy enhances our understanding of:

• Sensitive investigations and dispute resolution

• Institutional decision-making and ethics

• Workplace and educational environments

• Policy development that centers dignity, fairness, and due process

These perspectives are especially relevant in matters involving education, employment, investigations, and governance.

Giving Back Through Leadership

Community service is not separate from professional responsibility—it is part of it. Through board service, public engagement, and advocacy, The Chandler Law Firm remains committed to contributing thoughtfully to the communities in which we live and work.