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About Christina
Biography
Christina knows that preparation, a thoughtful approach, and tenacity are key elements to a successful mediation. As a mediator, Christina adeptly incorporates this groundwork to assist parties in finding open avenues to resolution and settlement. She is passionate about ADR and the value it brings to a case, and welcomes the opportunity to work with you in your next mediation.
As legal counsel, Christina has represented businesses and individuals in all aspects of construction and commercial claims and litigation. Christina is not only a skilled courtroom litigator, but has significant experience in different types of litigation, including arbitration, administrative hearings, and Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals proceedings. Christina has also argued appeals in both the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Starting in 2006, in conjunction with her litigation practice, Christina began both academic studies and skill training in ADR at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law. Christina is now a candidate to receive a LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution after a few final practicum requirements. She enjoys her ongoing scholarly pursuits and education in ADR, always updating and applying the valuable skills she gains to her growing mediation and ADR practice.
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Licensed in Washington for 26 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
CGN PLLC | Law Office
1455 NW Leary Way, Suite 400, Seattle, WA, 98107
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Higginbotham Fellows Program, American Arbitration Association
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2013
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2012
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2011
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
1998
Gillespie Trial Advocacy Champion, Gonzaga University School of Law
1998
Regional Oralist Award, National Appellate Advocacy Competition
1998
Regional Semi-Finalist, National Appellate Advocacy Competition
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Member, CGN PLLC | Law Office
2007 - 2011
Partner, Ahlers & Cressman PLLC
2001 - 2006
Associate, Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC
Associations
2014 - Present
The Fellows of the American Bar FoundationFellow
2013 - Present
American Bar Association, Women in Dispute ResolutionMember
2013 - Present
Lawyers Campaign for Equal JusticeVolunteer
2009 - Present
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of SeattleBoard of Directors
2007 - Present
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of SeattleMember
2005 - Present
American Bar Association, Women in the Profession CommitteeMember
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationLitigation, ADR and Construction Sections
1999 - Present
King County Bar AssociationADR Section
1999 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationLitigation, ADR and Construction Sections
2014 - 2015
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of SeattlePresident
2013 - 2014
Northwest Justice Project Board of DirectorsPresident
2010 - 2012
Northwest Justice Project Board of DirectorsPresident
2005 - 2006
Washington Women Business OwnersBoard of Directors
2005 - 2013
Northwest Justice ProjectBoard of Directors
2000 - 2001
Spokane County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionJudicial Theater CLE Chair
1999 - 2001
Spokane County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionTrustee
1998 - 1999
Gonzaga Law ReviewAssociate Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
Exterra LLC v. Cle Elum Gateway Property LLC and Corstone Contractors LLC, No. 31751-0-III (Wash. Ct. App. Nov. 20, 2014)
Unpublished Opinion
Cochran Electric Co. v. Mahoney, 129 Wn. App. 687 (2005)
Published Opinion
McLaughlin v. Sorensen, 126 Wn. App. 1042 (2005)
Unpublished Opinion
McAndrews Group, Ltd., Inc. v. Ehmke, 121 Wn. App. 759 (2004)
Published Opinion
In re Parentage of H.F., 119 Wn. App. 1064 (2003)
Unpublished Opinion
Anderson Hay & Grain Co., Inc., v. United Dominion Industries, Inc., 117 Wn. App. 1092 (2003)
Published Opinion
In re: Aaron M. Hamblen, BIIA Docket No. 04-18779 / Claim No. Y-923410
U.S. v. Sandoval-Barahas, 206 F.3d 853 (2000)
Education
1999
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Pepperdine University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Pepperdine University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
Publications
2014
King County Bar Bulletin
Connecting, Networking, Mentoring MAMAS
2014
Washington Women Lawyers State Reporter
Life + Work in the Balance
2009
Litigation News, WSBA Litigation Section
Contractual Risk-Shifting: Indemnification Provisions in Construction Contracts
Languages
English