Kristin has been practicing law for almost 30 years. She has successfully tried and arbitrated hundreds of cases in both state and federal courts. Her practice focuses on general liability, transportation, retail, premises liability, labor and employment law, with extensive experience representing governmental entities and large corporations. Kristin has handled numerous high profile defamation, civil rights and personal injury actions. She also has experience in the transportation industry representing defendants in claims involving DUI, Dramshop, brain injury, and wrongful death claims. Kristin has also served as a mediator and as an arbiter for numerous complex civil matters.
Professional Memberships
- Council on Litigation Management, Utah State Chair
- David Watkiss Inn of Court
- Defense Research Institute
- Utah Defense Lawyers Association
- USLAW Network, Employment and Retail Practice Group
- Utah Chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates, Practice Group Chair
- Strong & Hanni Board of Directors
Professional Recognition & Awards
- Recognized in Utah Business Magazine’s “Utah Legal Elite”
Education
- Brigham Young University, J.D., 1995, Cum Laude
- Editor in Chief, Brigham Young University Journal of Law and Education, 1994-1995
- Brigham Young University, B.S., Psychology, 1992
Admissions
- Utah State Bar, 1995
- U.S. District Court, District of Utah, 1995
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 1995