University of Illinois, B.A., Political Science and English, 1997
Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., Honors, 2000
Moot Court Honor Society, Chicago-Kent College of Law
As a partner in the firm, Tina Christofalos concentrates her school law practice on issues arising throughout all stages of the employment relationship. She advises clients on matterssuch asworkplace discrimination, health and safety, wage and hour issues, employee handbooks, termination, and disciplinary action.Tina also counsels employers in traditional labor matters including collective-bargaining, grievance arbitration, unfair labor practice charges, and has extensive experience representing school districts in administrative hearings before state and federal agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
Employers turn to Tina for her innovative and effective skills managing reductions-in-force and dismissals. Known for her attention-to-detail, Tina’s ability to advise clients of their options,including any potential legal risks, in simple and straight-forward terms, ensures she supports them in achieving their goals.
In her spare time, Tina enjoys watching cooking shows and mysteries and spending time with family and friends.
Illinois Council of School Attorneys, Member, 2000 –Present
National Council of School Attorneys, Member, 2000 – Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Education Law Council, 2002
Leading Lawyers Network, 2018 – Present
RIF Boot Camp COVID Edition, co-presenter,2021
Writing Evaluations that Withstand Scrutiny, Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators, co-presenter, 2019
Schools and Social Media: The Pitfalls of Online Life for School District Personnel, Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators, co-presenter, 2015
The Impact of Special Education Law on Extracurricular Student Activities, co-author, NSBA COSA Publication, 2001
Provides in-services on evaluations, reduction-in-force, investigations and employee discipline
