About Easton Riley

Legal Assistant: Jordan Smith | 713-554-6768 | jsmith@thompsonhorton.com

Easton Riley is an associate attorney in the Houston office whose practice focuses on special education and school law. She brings a deep understanding of federal and state education laws, including those governing disability rights and institutional obligations, and advises school systems on navigating complex legal frameworks with clarity and confidence. Easton’s work is grounded in helping educational institutions meet their legal responsibilities while supporting student access and equitable outcomes.

Prior to joining the firm, Easton served as a General Attorney with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, where she oversaw institutional compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. In that role, she conducted investigations involving student disability and access issues, issued legal determinations, and worked closely with school administrators to develop corrective action plans and ensure ongoing compliance. She also previously served as an Equal Opportunity Specialist at the University of Houston, where she managed hundreds of Title IX matters, advised leadership on risk and policy alignment, and conducted trainings on legal obligations affecting educational institutions.

Easton began her legal career in litigation and continues to bring strong analytical and writing skills to her practice, having also served as a briefing attorney at a labor and employment firm where she drafted complex legal memoranda and evaluated regulatory risk.   She is known for her ability to synthesize detailed factual records with evolving legal standards, providing practical, defensible guidance to clients. .

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