Christina T. Lopez represents national and international law firms in matters involving allegations of professional negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and disqualification. Clients trust Christina with their most complex claims, from case inception through trial and arbitration.
Christina works strategically and discreetly to achieve the best possible outcomes through early case and risk assessment, pre-litigation strategies, settlement negotiations, and litigation. She manages all aspects of matter development including client strategy, expert witness engagement, witness preparation, and drafting critical pleadings and motions.
Christina also represents corporate clients in the aviation and defense sectors, litigating breach of contract claims in domestic and international arbitrations. As a key member of any trial team, she develops and masters sophisticated factual records and integrates expert testimony to drive successful resolutions for her clients.
Christina maintains an active pro-bono practice, where her advocacy has successfully secured asylum for individuals fleeing persecution due to LGBTQ+ discrimination. She also serves on the firm’s Inclusion and Engagement Committee and Pro Bono Committee.
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, breach of fiduciary duty, and disqualification. Clients trust Christina with their most complex claims, from case inception through trial and arbitration.
Christina works strategically and discreetly to achieve the best possible outcomes through early case and risk assessment, pre-litigation strategies, settlement negotiations, and litigation. She manages all aspects of matter development including client strategy, expert witness engagement, witness preparation, and drafting critical pleadings and motions.
Christina also represents corporate clients in the aviation and defense sectors, litigating breach of contract claims in domestic and international arbitrations. As a key member of any trial team, she develops and masters sophisticated factual records and integrates expert testimony to drive successful resolutions for her clients.
Christina maintains an active pro-bono practice, where her advocacy has successfully secured asylum for individuals fleeing persecution due to LGBTQ+ discrimination. She also serves on the firm’s Inclusion and Engagement Committee and Pro Bono Committee.
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