Axion Legal Strategy
Legal & Strategic Solutions for Public Good
We help parents and caregivers who are overwhelmed, at risk of burnout, and need guidance, advocacy, and clarity to make high-stakes decisions with confidence.
About Axion Legal Strategy
Axion Legal Strategy provides compassionate, client-centered legal counseling at the intersection of healthcare, life planning, and advocacy. We support individuals and families navigating complex medical, educational, and life decisions, ensuring their rights, preferences, and best interests are clearly represented and protected.
Axion Legal Strategy is committed not only to solving problems but to supporting people, so they can navigate uncertainty with clarity, dignity, and strength.
Our Services
Strategic Legal Support Where It Matters Most

Human Services and Social Policy
Grounded in deep public-sector and legal experience, Axion Legal Strategy delivers thoughtful, strategic counsel that empowers clients to make informed decisions and navigate life’s most important moments with confidence.
SERVICES INCLUDE:

Education Equity
We help schools, districts, and education agencies navigate legal and policy challenges to ensure fair access, safe learning environments, and inclusive educational practices.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance: We help institutions identify and address discrimination, ensuring full compliance with federal civil rights obligations.
Special Education Law — IDEA & ADA: Strategic counsel for schools and families navigating the legal protections that serve students with disabilities.
School Discipline Reform & Student Rights: We help institutions build discipline policies that are legally sound and protect the rights of every student.
Governance, Ethics & Charter Law: Counsel for educational boards and charter institutions on compliance, accountability, and governance structure.
About Me

Stacy Reid Swain , Esq.
Axion Legal Strategy is led by Stacy Reid Swain, Esq., a seasoned attorney and public sector leader with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of law, policy, and human services.
Stacy brings a unique, multidisciplinary perspective shaped by her work across federal, state, and local government. Her career includes senior leadership roles with the Montgomery County Public Schools Office of the General Counsel, the FBI’s Victim Services Division, the Maryland Judiciary, and the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. Most recently, she served as Legal Director for Special Education at Montgomery County Public Schools, where she advised on complex legal, policy, and compliance matters impacting students and families.
Throughout her career, Stacy has worked closely with individuals navigating some of life’s most challenging circumstances, supporting victims, children and families, and vulnerable populations with a focus on both legal integrity and human impact. This experience informs her approach at Axion Legal Strategy: combining sound legal judgment with empathy, clarity, and a deep commitment to client-centered advocacy.
A bilingual attorney (Spanish), Stacy is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia. She holds a Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Virginia.
At Axion Legal Strategy, Stacy leads with the belief that effective legal counsel should not only solve problems, but also empower clients, helping them navigate complexity with confidence, dignity, and purpose.
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