AALRR Welcomes Of Counsel Christine Galdston to the Firm

11.04.2025

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) is pleased to welcome Christine Galdston as of counsel in the Firm’s San Diego office and as a member of the Firm’s Southern California Education Law Practice Group. Ms. Galdston is a seasoned education attorney with over 25 years of experience working with a diverse array of public and private educational institutions.

Ms. Galdston represents Southern California school districts, county offices of education, community colleges and other institutions providing advice and counsel in a wide variety of matters including employee discipline, compliance, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and workplace training. Ms. Galdston frequently supports institutions in Title IX grievance proceedings such as Investigator or Decision-Maker in Title IX matters. She also provides counsel regarding Title VI, VII, Title IX, Clery Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and general California education law.

“We are excited to welcome Christine to the Firm,” commented Tony De Marco, chair of AALRR’s Southern California Education Law Practice Group. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience advising schools, colleges, and universities on the complex legal challenges they face. Christine’s deep understanding of education policy and regulatory compliance will be a valuable resource and a tremendous asset for our team and our clients throughout Southern California.”

Please update your records to reflect Ms. Galdston’s new contact information:

Christine Galdston, Of Counsel
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
4225 Executive Square, 7th Floor
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (858) 485-9526
christine.galdston@aalrr.com

About Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
With over 45 years of unwavering commitment to client service, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) is one of California’s leading law firms. Our diverse team brings a seasoned perspective to California’s complex legal landscape for public and private entities, with particular strength in the areas of education, labor and employment, construction, complex litigation, corporate, taxation, and water. AALRR’s public sector clients include more than 450 K-12 school districts, community college districts and universities, as well as cities, counties, and special districts. We also represent diverse business entities, from small, family-run businesses to publicly traded corporations. With more than 300 lawyers and growing, AALRR has ten offices in Cerritos, Fresno, Irvine, Marin, Pasadena, Pleasanton, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, and Westlake Village to serve our clients throughout California.

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