Kia Chandler serves as General Counsel for Pratum, providing strategic legal guidance and oversight across the organization. In this role, she leads the company’s legal function, advises executive leadership on a broad range of business matters, and supports the continued growth of Pratum’s national portfolio.
Kia brings extensive experience in employment law, administrative law, investigations, regulatory compliance, and policy development. Prior to joining Pratum, she served as Assistant General Counsel at Salisbury University and currently acts as a hearing examiner for multiple Maryland boards of education. She has also shared her legal expertise as a co-instructor of School Law and Policy at The George Washington University.
A trusted advisor and accomplished attorney, Kia is admitted to practice law in Maryland and Colorado. Before joining Pratum’s executive team, she served as the company’s outside counsel, partnering closely with leadership on management agreements, litigation matters, risk management, and legal claims. This longstanding relationship provided her with a strong understanding of Pratum’s operations, culture, and strategic objectives.
Kia’s legal expertise, collaborative approach, and business-focused perspective make her an invaluable resource to the organization as it continues to expand and serve communities across the country.
