Christina T. Lopez represents national and international law firms in matters involving allegations of professional negligence (legal malpractice), breach of fiduciary duty, and disqualification. Clients trust Christina with their complex claims, from case inception through trial and arbitration.
She works strategically and discreetly to position clients for early, favorable resolutions: conducting case and risk assessments, shaping pre-litigation strategy, and negotiating settlements before a matter ever reaches trial. When litigation or arbitration is unavoidable, she leads case strategy from the ground up, engaging and preparing expert witnesses and drafting the pleadings and motions that move a matter forward.
Her practice also extends to corporate clients in the aviation and defense sectors, where she litigates breach of contract claims in US and international arbitrations. As a member of the trial team, she develops and manages complex factual records and integrates expert testimony to drive successful resolutions for her clients.
Beyond her client work, Christina serves on the firm's Inclusion and Engagement and Pro Bono Committees. Her pro bono practice includes representing asylum seekers fleeing persecution based on LGBTQ+ discrimination. Outside the firm, Christina is active in the American Bar Association (ABA) and serves on the executive leadership team of the Alzheimer's Association of Illinois Chapter's Junior Board.
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Overview
Christina T. Lopez represents national and international law firms in matters involving allegations of professional negligence (legal malpractice), breach of fiduciary duty, and disqualification. Clients trust Christina with their complex claims, from case inception through trial and arbitration.
She works strategically and discreetly to position clients for early, favorable resolutions: conducting case and risk assessments, shaping pre-litigation strategy, and negotiating settlements before a matter ever reaches trial. When litigation or arbitration is unavoidable, she leads case strategy from the ground up, engaging and preparing expert witnesses and drafting the pleadings and motions that move a matter forward.
Her practice also extends to corporate clients in the aviation and defense sectors, where she litigates breach of contract claims in US and international arbitrations. As a member of the trial team, she develops and manages complex factual records and integrates expert testimony to drive successful resolutions for her clients.
Beyond her client work, Christina serves on the firm's Inclusion and Engagement and Pro Bono Committees. Her pro bono practice includes representing asylum seekers fleeing persecution based on LGBTQ+ discrimination. Outside the firm, Christina is active in the American Bar Association (ABA) and serves on the executive leadership team of the Alzheimer's Association of Illinois Chapter's Junior Board.
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Admissions
- Illinois, 2019
Education
- Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, JD, cum laude, 2019
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BA, summa cum laude; Bronze Tablet, Robert H. Bierma Scholar, 2014
Court Admissions
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2022
Service / Recognition
Awards
- The Maurice Weigle Exceptional Young Lawyer Award, 2026
Community
- Alzheimer's Association of Illinois, Junior Board, Executive Member, 2023-present
- Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund of Illinois (HLSF), Board of Trustees, Member, 2026-present
- Jenner & Block's Inclusion and Engagement Committee, Member, 2022-present
- Jenner & Block's Pro Bono Committee, Member, 2023-present
- Jenner & Block's Hispanic Lawyers Forum, Ambassador, 2025-present
Service to the Bar
- American Bar Association, Center for Professional Responsibility New Lawyer Steering Committee, 2023-present
- American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Lawyers Professional Liability, Liaison, Young Lawyers Division, 2025-2026 term