Christina K. Brunka

Counsel
Christina Brunka

Christina Brunka represents clients in construction matters, providing counsel to help them make smart legal decisions. Christina’s background in architecture and structural engineering trained her to bring a methodical, yet creative, approach to problem solving. Her practice focuses on drafting and negotiating contracts and resolving disputes before litigation or arbitration. She is adept at resolving complex disputes involving liens, defective work, and delay claims.

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Credentials
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Education

  • J.D. University of Illinois College of Law 2011
    • Managing editor, University of Illinois Journal of Law, Technology and Policy
    • Recipient, CALI Award, Real Estate Development
    • President, Real Estate Law Society
  • M. Arch. Architecture University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2008
    • Structures Option
    • Teaching assistant, Structural Engineering
  • B.S. Architectural Studies high honors University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2006
    • Division I Big Ten scholarship athlete, four-time school recordholder

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • American Bar Association
  • LEED accredited professional

Recognition
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  • The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, 2021 – 2024
    • Construction Law, including Construction Litigation

Community
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Volunteerism

  • Adjunct professor, Construction Law and Risk Management, Department of Civil Engineering Graduate Program, Northwestern University (2020)