Attorney Profile

Gerardo Rojas

Gerardo Rojas brings a rare and valuable combination of federal agency experience and private practice depth to his work for Texas public school districts. Originally from Brownsville, Texas, Gerardo earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and his law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School.

 Gerardo began his legal career with the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, Dallas Office, where he served for more than twenty years before retiring from federal service. That tenure gave him an unparalleled understanding of how OCR investigates allegations, evaluates evidence, and resolves complaints involving educational institutions. For school districts navigating a federal civil rights inquiry, that perspective is uncommonly valuable. Gerardo knows what OCR investigators look for, how they think about compliance, and how districts can position themselves to demonstrate adherence to federal law.

 Gerardo also spent ten years in private practice as a partner at a Dallas law firm, where he expanded his work into a broader range of legal matters and gained additional perspective on the strategies and concerns of clients across the public and private sectors. The result is a well-rounded practitioner who can see issues from every angle.

 Gerardo has extensive experience in civil rights matters arising under Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, in both secondary and post-secondary educational settings. He has handled cases from inception through trial across a wide range of areas, including contracts, employment, business matters, family law, and business transactions, providing the litigation experience and strategic judgment that complex school law issues frequently require. 

Gerardo lives in Dallas with his two daughters and his giant dog, Bo. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors and staying active through tennis, soccer, and running.