Overview

Christopher D. Datu is an Associate in Lozano Smith's Sacramento office. Mr. Datu specializes in various areas of public agency law, including special education, labor and employment, and student matters.

Experience

Mr. Datu supports clients in special education by drafting prior written notices, responding to due process complaints, and preparing settlement agreements. In addition, he assists with annual audits involving significant apportionment findings and requests for Summary Review or appeals before the Education Audit Appeals Panel.

Mr. Datu supports clients in special education by drafting prior written notices, responding to due process complaints, and preparing settlement agreements. In addition, he assists with annual audits involving significant apportionment findings and requests for Summary Review or appeals before the Education Audit Appeals Panel.

Education

Mr. Datu earned his Juris Doctor from King Hall School of Law, University of California, Davis. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of California, Davis.

New Laws Addressing Technology in Schools

By: Michelle Cannon, Christopher Datu- 11/21/2025