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Christine V. Hamiel

von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
  • Recognized Since:
    2021
  • Recognized in:
    Employment Law - Management
    Labor Law - Management
  • Law School:
    The University of South Dakota
  • Website:
    http://www.vonbriesen.com
  • Location:
    411 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000
    Milwaukee, WI 53202-4427

Chrissy Hamiel is Chair of the School Law Section in the Milwaukee office of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. She concentrates her practice on assisting school districts, private schools, and charters schools on all aspects of law surrounding education. As the proud daughter of public school educators, Chrissy has always had a passion for education which uniquely enhances her understanding of, and guidance provided to, schools. Chrissy counsels districts on challenging legal matters involving students, educators, staff, administrators and school boards, and has been a leader in providing creative and resourceful solutions to the most challenging issues facing schools today. Chrissy regularly works with school districts on student issues, daily management and operational concerns, pupil records and data privacy, special education and accommodation matters, employment matters, and parent complaints and concerns. She also has considerable experience conducting investigations concerning allegations of workplace misconduct, discrimination and harassment, bullying, and other matters involving staff, parents, and pupils. Chrissy is also uniquely experienced with public records, open meetings, board policy, annual meetings, and other governance issues facing school boards. Chrissy’s background and skill set spans the spectrum of the challenges schools face under the current legal and political landscape.

Chrissy’s experience with student matters includes Title IX, FERPA, IDEA, student discipline and expulsions, special education, constitutional rights, and student and athletic codes of conduct. In addition, she regularly advises school districts and other local government entities on employee matters arising under the wage and hour and employment discrimination laws. Chrissy’s practice includes service and vendor contracting, as well as assisting clients with strategically managing crisis situations and communications.

Chrissy’s practice transcends schools and extends to other governmental entities, including counties, municipalities, and quasi-governmental entities. Chrissy’s litigation practice extends to all levels of the state court system, the federal courts, and administrative bodies. She is also a frequent lecturer and contributor of materials to WASBO, WASB, and other school and government-related organizations.

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Chrissy Hamiel is Chair of the School Law Section in the Milwaukee office of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. She concentrates her practice on assisting school districts, private schools, and charters schools on all aspects of law surrounding education. As the proud daughter of public school educators, Chrissy has always had a passion for education which uniquely enhances her understanding of, and guidance provided to, schools. Chrissy counsels districts on challenging legal matters involving students, educators, staff, administrators and school boards, and has been a leader in providing creative and resourceful solutions to the most challenging issues facing schools today. Chrissy regularly works with school districts on student issues, daily management and operational concerns, pupil records and data privacy, special education and accommodation matters, employment matters, and parent complaints and concerns. She also has considerable experience conducting investigations concerning allegations of workplace misconduct, discrimination and harassment, bullying, and other matters involving staff, parents, and pupils. Chrissy is also uniquely experienced with public records, open meetings, board policy, annual meetings, and other governance issues facing school boards. Chrissy’s background and skill set spans the spectrum of the challenges schools face under the current legal and political landscape.

Chrissy’s experience with student matters includes Title IX, FERPA, IDEA, student discipline and expulsions, special education, constitutional rights, and student and athletic codes of conduct. In addition, she regularly advises school districts and other local government entities on employee matters arising under the wage and hour and employment discrimination laws. Chrissy’s practice includes service and vendor contracting, as well as assisting clients with strategically managing crisis situations and communications.

Chrissy’s practice transcends schools and extends to other governmental entities, including counties, municipalities, and quasi-governmental entities. Chrissy’s litigation practice extends to all levels of the state court system, the federal courts, and administrative bodies. She is also a frequent lecturer and contributor of materials to WASBO, WASB, and other school and government-related organizations.

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Education:

  • The University of South Dakota , J.D., graduated 2007
  • University of Northern Iowa, B.A., graduated 2004

Bar Admissions:

  • Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bar Association
  • United States, American Bar Association
  • Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
 

Court Admissions:

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals - 7th Circuit, 11th Circuit

Affiliations:

  • Council of School Attorneys (COSA) - Member
  • Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) - Service Affiliate Board Member
  • Wisconsin School Attorneys Association (WSAA) - Current Past-President

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
 

Awards:

  • Wisconsin Rising Stars List
 

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Firm Details

von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
http://www.vonbriesen.com
 
Headquarters
411 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4427
(414) 276.1122
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310 Pinnacle Way, Suite 201

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300 North Broadway, Suite 2B

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