Haley Moss, JD
Attorney and Neurodiversity Expert
Diagnosed with autism at the age of three, Haley Moss’ parents were
told that she might not ever finish high school or earn a driver’s
license. Today she is a lawyer, neurodiversity expert, keynote
speaker, educator, and the author of four books that guide
neurodivergent individuals through professional and personal
challenges. Haley is a consultant to top corporations and nonprofits
that seek her guidance in creating a diverse workplace and a
sought-after commentator on disability rights and the Americans With
Disabilities Act.
The first openly autistic lawyer in
Florida, Haley’s books include “Great Minds Think Differently:
Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals” (ABA Book
Publishing; June 2021), “The Young Autistic Adult’s Independence
Handbook” (Jessica Kingsley Publishers; November 2021), “A
Freshman Survival Guide for College Students With Autism Spectrum
Disorders” (Jessica Kingsley Publishers; October 2014), and “Middle
School — The Stuff Nobody Tells You About: A Teenage Girl With
High-Functioning Autism Shares Her Experiences” (AAPC Publishing;
March 2010) Her articles have appeared in outlets including the
Washington Post, Teen Vogue, GQ, Bustle, Fast Company, Law 360 Pulse,
and the ABA Journal.
Haley earned her law degree from the
University of Miami School of Law with numerous honors. Admitted to
the Florida Bar in 2019, she is the recipient of awards including the
American Bar Association Solo, Small Firm, and General Practice
Division’s Breaking Barriers Award (2021), D-30 Disability Impact
List (2021), Road Less Traveled Award from Ms. JD (2020), Outstanding
Self-Advocate Award from University of Miami — Nova Southeastern
University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (2018), and
Publix Self-Advocate of the Year from the Palm Beach County Special
Needs Advisory Coalition (2018).
Haley lives in Miami,
Florida, and is a fan of YA fiction, Taylor Swift, drawing and
painting, and video games.