Christine G. Christensen

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Contact/Location
Office: Itasca
[email protected]
847-670-9000 (office)
847-670-7334 (fax)


EDUCATION
Brigham Young University, Bachelor of Arts, Humanities: English, 2012

University of Illinois College of Law, 2015

  • Cum Laude; Merit Base Scholarship; Honors in Introduction to Legal Advocacy

  • Journal of Law, Technology, and Policy, Associate Editor

Christine concentrates her practice in the areas of special education and student matters. She has extensive experience working with clients on IDEA and Section 504 disputes, including special education mediations and due process hearings, the development and implementation of IEPs and Section 504 plans, and accommodating students in all educational settings. Christine also advises clients on student discipline, the Freedom of Information Act responses, employment discrimination, contracts, and policy development.

Clients turn to Christine for her innovative and effective skills in managing complex situations involving students with disabilities. Christine is known for her detailed review of case files, as well as practical advice that builds lasting relationships between clients and families. Prior to joining the firm, Christine worked at another school law firm in Illinois.

In her spare time, Christine enjoys practicing yoga, going on walks with her family, and reading.



  • Serving ELs with Disabilities: At the Intersection of Civil Rights and Special Education Laws, LRP Publications, 2020

  • Threat Assessments for Students With Disabilities, IAASE, January 4, 2022

  • Bullying in Illinois Schools: Understanding the Law and Its Implications, 43 S. Ill. U. L.J. 917 (2018-2019)