About Christina Elizabeth
Christina Elizabeth Cortino has spent years balancing private practice and organizational leadership. She is a familiar presence in Sacramento legal circles. Since 2015 she has served as Chair of Women Lawyers of Sacramento, a role she continues to hold as of 2026.
Her path into the law included the formal training required to practice, followed by steady work in the legal profession. That foundation led to ongoing work in private practice. Over time she built a practice identity that rests on advising and representing clients through a small office structure.
Cortino operates Cortino Law Office. The office serves as the base for her day-to-day legal work and client meetings. Running a solo or small firm practice means managing both case work and the business side of law. She has spent that time handling the practical tasks that keep a law office responsive to clients.
Her public profile is most visible through her long tenure as Chair of Women Lawyers of Sacramento. She assumed the chairmanship in 2015 and has maintained the post through multiple terms. In that capacity she has represented the organization at events, worked with other board members, and taken part in planning the group’s activities. Colleagues describe the chair role as one that requires steady coordination between volunteers, the bench and the bar.
Outside of association work, Cortino’s practice is built around direct client contact. She meets with clients, prepares necessary filings and handles negotiations and court appearances when they are part of a matter. The scale of the office allows her to offer a hands-on approach to each file. Her work rhythm reflects the realities of a small practice: long days, attention to detail and a need to be pragmatic about strategy.
Cortino remains active in Sacramento’s legal community. Her dual role as a practicing lawyer and an organizational chair keeps her connected to newer lawyers and to the networks that support legal careers. She currently practices through Cortino Law Office, where her work centers on providing legal services to individuals and organizations.
