About Malina
Malina Piontek practices at the intersection of education and employment law. She approaches cases steadily and plainly, relying on careful analysis rather than flourish. Colleagues describe her as methodical; clients notice the same quiet steadiness when complex policies and personnel disputes arise.
She earned her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. That legal education provided foundational training in administrative law, constitutional questions that affect schools, and labor law principles. The classroom and clinic work at Madison shaped how she thinks about practical problem solving in institutional settings.
After law school she began handling matters that required both legal precision and an understanding of institutional procedure. Her work has involved advising organizations on policy compliance, responding to administrative actions, and representing clients in hearings and negotiations. She emphasizes careful preparation and clear communication when technical regulations intersect with everyday decisions.
Piontek’s practice covers a range of matters that commonly arise for employers and educational institutions as well as for individual employees and students. She regularly addresses issues related to personnel decisions, workplace disputes, student discipline, and regulatory compliance. When disputes escalate, she represents clients in administrative proceedings and in other dispute-resolution forums.
Her approach to cases is pragmatic. She seeks to clarify risks and options early, so clients can make informed choices. The work often requires translating complex regulatory language into a course of action that administrators or employees can follow. She values listening first and then building a straightforward plan.
Outside the office she keeps up with changes in education policy and employment law developments. She watches shifts in case law and regulation closely. That steady attention helps when new rules affect day-to-day operations at schools or in workplaces.
Piontek is based in [office location information not provided]. She handles matters for a mix of institutional and individual clients, balancing advisory work with representation in contested matters. She currently practices as an education and employment lawyer, representing clients on issues involving schools, educators, employers and employees.
