Valerie Carrillo

Valerie Carrillo has practiced school law for over twenty-five years.  Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Ms. Carrillo originally worked for Escamilla & Poneck, LLP in its San Antonio office but relocated to Dallas to manage the firm’s Dallas/Fort Worth offices.  She now works in both offices. Prior to joining the firm, she served as in-house counsel for Dallas Independent School District for almost ten years.  Shortly thereafter, Ms. Carrillo was appointed by the City of Dallas as an Administrative Law Judge and currently serves in this capacity for the City of Arlington.  Prior to rejoining the firm, Ms. Carrillo served as the Chief Legal Counsel and General Counsel for the Fort Worth Independent School District just over four years.  During that time, Ms. Carrillo was voted by her peers as a Top Attorney in Education Law in Fort Worth in 2013 and 2014.  Ms. Carrillo is licensed by the State Bar of Texas and has extensive experience advising school boards and administrative staff on various legal issues, including but not limited to employment issues, governance issues, open meetings issues, public information, policies, contracts, student discipline, and purchasing matters.  In addition, Ms. Carrillo enjoys providing legal training to school administrators and board members.