Christina A. Jump
Top rated Employment & Labor attorney in Richardson, Texas
Jump Start Legal Justice Center PLLC
Practice areas: Employment & Labor, Appellate, Civil Litigation; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1996
Education: University of Houston Law Center
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2007, 2021 - 2026 Call today:
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Christina A. Jump is the owner of Jump Start Legal Justice Center, PLLC, located in Richardson, Texas, where she provides legal representation across a wide range of employment and civil litigation matters. Her practice encompasses employment and labor law, civil rights, constitutional law and appellate advocacy, with experience representing both employees and employers in complex disputes.
Board-certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Ms. Jump is recognized for her depth of knowledge and comprehensive approach to workplace-related legal issues. Her practice includes plaintiff-side employment litigation as well as advising employers, reflecting a balanced perspective on the legal challenges faced by both sides of the employment relationship.
Ms. Jump graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction in English from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1993. Later, she went on to attend the University of Houston Law Center, where she received her Juris Doctor in 1996. While in law school, she developed the legal foundation that continues to inform her practice.
Admitted to practice in Texas in 1996, Ms. Jump is also admitted before the Supreme Court of the United States and multiple federal appellate courts, including the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th and District of Columbia Circuits. Her federal practice extends to numerous U.S. District Courts across the country, including courts in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, the District of Columbia and all four federal districts in Texas.
Active in the legal community, Ms. Jump is a member of the Federal Bar Association and the Texas Bar College. She is also a fellow of the American Bar Foundation, the American Bar Association and the Texas Bar Foundation. Additionally, she serves as secretary of the Dallas Women Lawyers Association Foundation, supporting initiatives that advance women in the legal profession.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: Employee, Appellate, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Employment & Labor: Employer, Employment Litigation: PlaintiffFocus areas
Employment Law - Employee, Labor Law
- 40% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 10% Appellate
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Rights
- 10% Constitutional Law
- 10% Employment & Labor: Employer
- 10% Other
First Admitted: 1996, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://jump-start-legal.com/about
Bar / Professional Activity
- Michigan
- Illinois
- Colorado
- Arkansas
- District of Columbia Circuits
- Texas, 1996
- Member, Federal Bar Association, 2023
- Member, Federal Bar Association, 2026
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation, 2025
- Fellow, American Bar Association, 2026
- Member, Texas Bar College, 2026
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 2025
- Secretary, Dallas Women Lawyers Ass'n Foundation , 2026
- Secretary, Dallas Women Lawyers Association Foundation, 2025
- Member, Texas Bar College, 2022
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 2024
- Member, Texas Bar College, 2024
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation , 2023
- Secretary, Dallas Women Lawyers Association Foundation , 2024
- Member, Texas Bar College, 2023
- Board Member, Dallas Women Lawyers Association Foundation, 2021
- Member, Texas Bar Foundation, 2021
- Co-Chair, Women's Advocacy Awards, 2015
- Board Member, Dallas Women Lawyers Association Foundation, 2022
- Member, Texas Bar Foundation, 2021
- Member, Texas Bar College, 2021
- Member, Texas Bar Foundation, 2020
- Vice Chair, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation, 2009, 2009
- Board Member, Dallas Women Lawyers Association Foindation, 2020
- Member, Associate Judge Merit Selection Panel, 2012
- President, Dallas Women Lawyers Association, 2012
- Board of Directors, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2007 and 2008
- Board Member, National Council of Women Bar Associations, 2012
- President-Elect, Dallas Women Lawyers Association, 2011
- Board of Trustees, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2007-2011
- Board of Directors, Dallas Women Lawyers Association since 2006
- Member, National Association of Women Lawyers
- Nominating Committee, Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation, 2012
- Member, Planning Committee, State Bar of Texas 2013 Annual Meeting, 2013
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Weinberg v. American Muslims for Palestine et al.: Motion to dismiss granted in federal court in California for failure to state a claim for relief against non-profit American Muslims for Palestine and its officers. This case included allegations under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Alien Tort Statute, attempting to hold AMP and its officers responsible for actions of others taken overseas. The judge made clear in ruling for my clients that "the complaint is entirely devoid of any specific factual allegations that AMP or anyone at AMP had any involvement" in the actions the plaintiff said led to his harm., 2026
- Counsel of record on Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Jibril v. Mayorkas, challenging lack of transparency and lack of due process in federal watchlisting procedure and available challenges, 2024
- Argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in two cases regarding watchlisting and due process claims, 2022
- Argued before the D.C. Circuit Court in Jibril v. Mayorkas regarding lack of due process and transparency in the government's terrorist watchlist designations, 2024
- Counsel of Record on amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Federal Bureau of Investigation v. Fikre, addressing the rights of individuals to bring suit challenging their placements in a government watchlist even if the government removes them during the course of litigation, based on the fact that the government retains the right to place individuals back on these lists at any time and without any protections for their due process right to meaningfully challenge the placement and be heard in response., 2023
- Argued before the Fifth Circuit in Haseeb Abdullah v. Paxton, et al, challenging the constitutionality and propriety of a Texas statute that prohibits managers of state employees' retirement funds from investing in any company the State of Texas puts on its list of companies that support the Boycott, Divest, Sanction ("BDS") movement as a form of free speech., 2023
- Counsel of Record on Amicus Curie brief to the United States Supreme Court on religious accommodations issue for inmates and detainees, 2022
- Argued before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of employee who was prevented from working, on religious discrimination claims, 2022
- Present oral argument before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, 2021
- Ghedi v. Mayorkas, 16 F.4th 456 (5th Cir. 2021): Lead counsel and oral advocate on appeal. The Fifth Circuit reversed the district court in part, finding that the United States citizen plaintiff of Somali national origin had standing to challenge his presumed placement on a government watchlist without the need for a specific itinerary or concrete travel plans for the future. Because he had established an extensive history of past travel for personal and business purposes, his allegations that he did intend to travel in the future were not "mere someday" intentions as the government characterized them. In distinguishing the default case for articulating standing, the Fifth Circuit held that "comparing Lujan to this case is an apples-to-oranges comparison" because Mr. Ghedi's injuries occurred in the "act of flying" and were not isolated to any one location. Oral argument located here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsrlX6umd8g , 2021
- Jibril v. Mayorkas, 20 F.4th 804 (D.C. Cir. 2021): Lead counsel and oral advocate in case challenging presumed placement of a family of seven United States citizens on the Terrorist Watchlist, and resultant searches by U.S. personnel including searching and separating a two year old child apart from his parents. Grant of motion to dismiss reversed and remanded back to district court. The D.C. Circuit held that the plaintiffs did have standing to challenge the actions of the TSA, FBI, and TSC. In finding the family members did not have to endure further harm simply to prove they remain on a government watchlist, because the government refuses to confirm or deny that fact, the D.C. Circuit described the government's argument that the family should have to do that as "heartless" and making "no sense." , 2021
- Counsel of Record and primary author, Brief of Amicus Curiae to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, 2021
- Counsel of Record on two Petitions for Writ of Certiorari to the United States Supreme Court, 2021
- Counsel of Record on two Petitions for Writ of Certiorari to the United States Supreme Court, 2019
- Present oral argument before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in multiple matters, 2021
- Present oral argument before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in multiple cases, 2021
- Present oral argument before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, 2021
- Present oral argument before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2021
Videos
- Signs of the Times: Lessons from College Administrative Responses to Campus Protests, Legal, Education, Students, Civil Rights, Free Speech, 2024
- Short discussion of the use of "doxxing trucks" on the Harvard campus and the intersection with free speech rights, as well as potential threats to identifiable individuals., The Harvard Doxxing Truck: Free Speech and Student Protests, Legal, Education, Students, Civil Rights, Free Speech, 2023
- Election Year 411 and Religious Entities, Civil Rights, Free Speech, Legal, Constitutional, 2024
- Employment Issues and Mosques, Legal, Education, Civil Rights, 2024
- Worker Classifications and Mosques, Legal, Education, Students, Civil Rights, Free Speech, 2024
- Tracing the treatment of free speech on campuses in the State of Texas from 2001 to date, Campus Protest Texas Style: Gov. Abbott's shifting views on students' rights, 2024
- An overview and introduction to the rights and responsibilities involved in protesting on campus., Student Protests: Intro to Legal Rights and Risks on Campus, Education, Constitutional Law, Free Speech, 2023
- A discussion of how to handle extreme searches by TSA and other government agencies while traveling, including what questions and searches are and are not mandatory, Trouble While Traveling: Can You Refuse to Answer TSA Questions?, Travel, Free Speech, Constitutional Law, 2023
- A short discussion of free speech rights and student protests, including some that led to the loss of existing job offers for students involved., Free Speech and Student Protests: Job Offer Rescinded for Free Speech?, Civil Rights, Education, Constitutional Law, 2023
- A short discussion of free speech rights and what that means in the context of protests, Free Speech: "I Disapprove of What You Say But Will Defend to the Death Your Right to Say It", Civil Rights, Free Speech, Legal, Constitutional, 2023
- Changing the Game: A Worker By Any Other Name, 2020
- Changing the Game: Essential Considerations of Returning to Work Issues for Employers re COVID-19, 2020
- Changing the Game: No Fly, No Reason?, 2020
- Changing the Game: Cell Phones and Searches, 2020
- Changing the Game: Freedom of Speech, 2020
- Changing the Game: Because Customers are Uncomfortable, 2020
- Changing the Game: Religious Accommodations in the Workplace, 2020
Representative Clients
- Lead Litigation Counsel for American Muslims for Palestine in federal court lawsuits addressing constitutional protections and First Amendment free association claims, among others, in the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern District of Virginia, Central District of California, Northern DIstrict of Georgia, Southern District of New York, Middle District of Florida, District of Nevada, Fourth Circuit, Seventh Circuit and more., 2026
- Part of litigation team for students suing the University of Texas - Austin for violations of their First Amendment rights protected under the Constitution, and retaliation for exercising their First Amendment rights. , 2026
- Part of litigation team for students suing the University of Texas - Austin for violations of their First Amendment rights protected under the Constitution, and retaliation for exercising their First Amendment rights. , 2025
- Lead litigation counsel for multiple professors suing the University of Texas at Dallas for tortious interference with contractual rights and violations of Title VI for actions taken against them for appearing at lawful protests, 2026
- Lead litigation counsel for multiple professors suing the University of Texas at Dallas for tortious interference with contractual rights and violations of Title VI for actions taken against them for appearing at lawful protests, 2025
- Lead Litigation Counsel for American Muslims for Palestine in federal court lawsuits addressing constitutional protections and First Amendment free association claims, among others, in the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern District of Virginia, Central District of California, Northern DIstrict of Georgia, Southern District of New York, Middle District of Florida, District of Nevada, Fourth Circuit, Seventh Circuit and more., 2025
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (current through 2026), 2001
Pro bono / Community Service
- Ms. Jump has qualified as a member of the Texas Bar College since 2020., 2020
- Ms. Jump remains a member in good standing of the Texas Bar College, since 2020., 2025
- Ms. Jump remains a member in good standing of the Texas Bar College, since 2020., 2026
- Ms. Jump remains a member in good standing of the Texas Bar College, since 2020., 2024
- Ms. Jump has met the standards to be invited into the Pro Bono College by the State Bar of Texas since 2010., 2010
- Ms. Jump leads the Civil Litigation department at the nonprofit Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America, and has done so since 2016.
- Ms. Jump regularly exceeds the targeted number of pro bono hours for her firm and has been recognized for doing so. This work includes representing clients under the Violence Against Women Act, working to help women in abusive relationships obtain legal residency status without being dependent on an abusive legal resident or citizen spouse. Through the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation for the last several years, Ms. Jump has worked in the selection process of that organization awarding grants to worhty charities fulfilling law-related charitable services in the community.
- Exceeded pro bono goals of firm, including extensive work for KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) schools and Human Rights Initiative each year from 2007 to date, 2007
Educational Background
- University of Illinois, B.A., Majors: English, Honors: with Distinction, 1989-1993
White Papers
- Provides practical tips and resources for retaining experienced female attorneys in the legal profession. Written as part of the Dallas Women Lawyers Ass’n committee., Bridging the Gap: Practical Resources and Suggestions for Promoting and Retaining Female Attorneys in the Legal Profession, 2017
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- please see this section in uploaded resume
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Member, Racial Justice Committee, Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 2024
- Vestry member, Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Dallas Texas, 2025
- Vestry member, Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Dallas Texas, 2026
- Member, Racial Justice Committee, Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 2021
- Board Member, Brentfield Elementary PTA, 2012-2013, 2012
Honors
- Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in Employment and Labor Law, Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers, 2022
- Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in Labor and Employment Law , Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2025
- Texas Bar College, Texas Bar College, 2024
- Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in Labor and Employment Law , Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2024
- Recognized as a SuperLawyer in Labor and Employment law for the fifth year, Texas SuperLawyers, Texas SuperLawyers, 2023
- Member, Texas Bar College, 2021
- Member, Texas Bar College, 2022
- Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in Employment and Labor Law, Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers, 2006
- Member, Texas Bar Foundation, 2021
- Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in Employment and Labor law, Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Super Lawyers, 2021
- Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in Employment and Labor law, Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers, 2007
- Research Editor, Houston Journal of International Law, Research Editor, Houston Journal of International Law, 1996
Industry Groups
- Civil Appellate
- Civil Litigation
- Civil Rights
- Constitutional Law
- Employment Litigation
- Labor & Employment
Office location for Christina A. Jump
100 N Central Expy
Suite 537
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: 972-677-3428
Selections
8 Years Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2007, 2021 - 2026
