Cardina Johnson
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Overview

Cardina Johnson

Cardina Johnson is an accomplished attorney and mediator with extensive experience in labor and employment law, insurance defense, and dispute resolution. She currently serves as Deputy General Counsel for the Illinois Education Association, where she oversees legal matters and provides guidance on complex labor issues.

Previously, she held leadership roles within the Illinois Education Association Staff Organization, including Professional Staff Grievance Committee Chair and Chair of the Internal Disciplinary Hearing Board. Cardina’s legal career began as a labor and employment attorney in a small law firm, followed by serving as in-house counsel for a police department. She later practiced at a large law firm specializing in insurance defense.

From 2016 to 2023, the Missouri Supreme Court appointed Cardina to the Missouri Bar Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel Committee, where she served two consecutive four-year terms. She is also a seasoned educator, frequently serving as faculty for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs and seminars for organizations such as the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri Bar Plan, and U.S. Arbitration & Mediation.

Affiliations

  • Member of the Board of Directors, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
    • Chair, Minorities in Legal Profession Committee
    • Co-Chair, Motion for Kids
  • Member, Association of Missouri Mediators
  • Executive Committee Member, Mound City Bar Association
  • Member, Association of Corporate Counsel
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Arbitrator, Better Business Bureau
  • Member of Panel of Neutrals, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
  • Member, Board of Directors, Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation
  • Tutor, Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club
  • Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Member of Board of Directors, Cope24

Accomplishments
Cardina Johnson’s legal expertise and leadership have earned her recognition as a trusted advisor and mediator. Her dedication to fostering diversity in the legal profession and improving her community underscores her commitment to excellence and service.

Education

  • J.D., St. Louis University School of Law, Certificate in Employment Law (2002)
  • B.A., English, University of Missouri – St. Louis
  • Mediation Training, University of Missouri – Columbia (2021)
  • USA&M Mediator Training (2022)
Rates and Fees

Rates - Cardina Johnson

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Mediation Rates
2 Party Case: $200 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $150 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $125 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation Admin Fees
St. Louis Mediation Admin Fee - $250 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $500. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.