Christina Gallagher
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Wisler Pearlstine, LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Attorney
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Aug 2020 - Present
I focus much of my practice in Title IX. I also counsel school administrators for K-12 entities on legal issues regarding student services, personnel matters, and special education and litigate matters involving alleged IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title IX, First Amendment, and Civil Rights Issues on behalf of public educational entities and charter schools in state and federal court. I focus much of my practice in Title IX. I also counsel school administrators for K-12 entities on legal issues regarding student services, personnel matters, and special education and litigate matters involving alleged IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title IX, First Amendment, and Civil Rights Issues on behalf of public educational entities and charter schools in state and federal court.
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Rubin, Fortunato & Harbison P.C.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Attorney
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
Focused practice on matters involving restrictive covenants, trade secrets, employment discrimination, retaliation, and other employment claims. Focused practice on matters involving restrictive covenants, trade secrets, employment discrimination, retaliation, and other employment claims.
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Kane, Pugh, Knoell, Troy & Kramer, LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
Defended professionals and corporations throughout all stages of litigation, from the filing of a complaint to trial in medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and auto accident cases. Defended professionals and corporations throughout all stages of litigation, from the filing of a complaint to trial in medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and auto accident cases.
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Shubin Law
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
Assisted in the defense of Penn State college students facing criminal charges and university disciplinary actions, including sexual assault and misconduct charges while a law student. Assisted in the defense of Penn State college students facing criminal charges and university disciplinary actions, including sexual assault and misconduct charges while a law student.
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Penn State Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development & Alumni Relations Assistant
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
I assisted in the planning of alumni networking events throughout the country, identified ways the Alumni office can best engage with alumni, and hosted local events in University Park. I assisted in the planning of alumni networking events throughout the country, identified ways the Alumni office can best engage with alumni, and hosted local events in University Park.
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Kane, Pugh, Knoell, Troy & Kramer, LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Associate
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May 2016 - Jul 2016
I drafted motions and pleadings, including a motion for summary judgment in professional liability cases. I drafted motions and pleadings, including a motion for summary judgment in professional liability cases.
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Penn State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Extern with the Office of General Counsel
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
I conducted legal research and wrote memoranda to assist the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel on a variety of higher education issues, including first amendment issues, faculty misconduct, board of trustees operations, and intellectual property. I conducted legal research and wrote memoranda to assist the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel on a variety of higher education issues, including first amendment issues, faculty misconduct, board of trustees operations, and intellectual property.
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Legal Intern
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
I drafted responses to motions and conducted extensive legal research on procedural and substantive issues that arose in firearms and homicide cases. I drafted responses to motions and conducted extensive legal research on procedural and substantive issues that arose in firearms and homicide cases.
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The Associated Press
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United States
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Stringer
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May 2012 - Feb 2014
I reported on the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case by covering legal proceedings, board of trustee meetings, football games, and breaking news. I reported on the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case by covering legal proceedings, board of trustee meetings, football games, and breaking news.
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Trib Total Media
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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News Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
I covered crime, politics, breaking news, human interest pieces and wrote weekly feature obituaries. I covered crime, politics, breaking news, human interest pieces and wrote weekly feature obituaries.
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The Daily Collegian
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor, Reporter, Columnist
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2010 - 2013
I managed a staff of more than 20 reporters who covered the happenings of Penn State’s administration, student government and student clubs, including the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case. I managed a staff of more than 20 reporters who covered the happenings of Penn State’s administration, student government and student clubs, including the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case.
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Tribune Media
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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400 - 500 Employee
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News Intern
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
I covered a capital murder trial, Jerry Sandusky's trial and other news from townships throughout the Lehigh Valley. I covered a capital murder trial, Jerry Sandusky's trial and other news from townships throughout the Lehigh Valley.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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500 - 600 Employee
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News Intern
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
I covered crime, politics, breaking news, and wrote an in-depth feature piece about the challenges college students face in finding summer employment. I covered crime, politics, breaking news, and wrote an in-depth feature piece about the challenges college students face in finding summer employment.
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Education
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Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
Penn State University
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism -
Penn State University
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government -
Mount St. Joseph Academy