Kristina Russo

Kristina Russo is of counsel and a member of Best Best & Krieger LLP’s (BBK) Special Districts practice. She advises and represents educational institutions in complex education and employment law matters, including special education, Section 504, student discipline, Title IX compliance, workplace investigations and employee relations. Kristina brings a balanced and practical perspective to her work, providing strategic legal guidance that minimizes risk while supporting the educational needs and objectives of her clients. 

Prior to BBK, Kristina served as a senior associate with a firm where she advised clients on matters involving special education, Section 504, and Title IX compliance. She also assisted in addressing issues including student discipline, accommodations, procedural safeguards and other administrative requirements Additionally, Kristina served as former counsel to California school districts with experience providing practical legal guidance to administrators and resolving high-stakes student matters through counseling, negotiation and administrative proceedings. 

Kristina lives in Carlsbad with her family and enjoys spending time on the sidelines cheering on her four sons, all of whom play competitive soccer.