Christina is a commercial litigator who regularly appears before United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of New York. In addition, Christina has also appeared before the Supreme and Civil Courts of New York, Kings, and Queens County, the Criminal Court of New York County, the New York State Division of Human Rights, the Superior Court of New Jersey-Chancery Division, and the Delaware Human Relations Commission.
Christina is also experienced in labor and employment law. Christina has particular expertise litigating cases involving restrictive covenants and providing counseling to individuals and business entities with regard to restrictive covenants. In addition, Christina represents and advises employers labor and employment litigation arising under federal and state law, including claims of discrimination and harassment based on sex, race, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, and disability. Christina also has experience defending against whistleblower claims pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley and similar state and local statutes.
Christina is experienced at representing public and private entities as well as nonprofit organizations.
Articles and Publications
Co-author with Brandon Dhande, "Speaking of Disabled: The ADA’s Limitations On Disability-Related Inquiries of Current Employees," August 17, 2010.
Co-Author with Richard Gerakitis, "Employee Handbooks, Policy Manuals, and Codes of Ethics: Which Communication Tools Are Best for Your Organization?", Troutman Sanders LLP Employment & The Law Newsletter, December 2, 2009.
Co-Author with Seth Ford and Evan Pontz, "FMLA Coverage for Military Families Expanded Yet Again", October 29, 2009.
Co-Author with Seth Ford and Evan Pontz “U.S. Supreme Court Tries To Balance Title VII’s Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements With Its Non-Discrimination Obligations,” Troutman Sanders Advisory, June 30, 2009.
Co-Author with Jeffrey C. Morgan, "Discovery Issues in Patent Litigation," Patent Litigation 2008, Practicing Law Institute, November 2008.
"Employment & The Law - Statutory Spotlight: The Anti-Discrimination Provisions of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act" (“GINA”), November 17, 2008.
"Employees Not Happy With Their Pay? Under Ledbetter Decision, They Better Act Fast!" November 2007.
Co-Author, Say Ciao to Chow Mein: Conquering Career Burnout (with Cordell Parvin).
"Electronically In-Touch,” the electronic newsletter of the New York State Bar Association's Young Lawyers' Section, geared towards practice tips towards young attorneys, 2006-2008.
Media Appearances
The Alan Colmes Show, March 24, 2006
Hannity & Colmes, March 20, 2006
The Hugh Hewitt Show, March 10, 2006
Speaking Engagements
"Legal Trends: Tackling Issues Facing Your Nonprofit", breakout session at the New York Junior League conference on Nonprofit Excellence: Thriving In A Changing Landscape, May 12, 2010.
"Legal Responsibility: Understanding Key Issues," a lesson that is part of the Leadership Through Governance: Training Volunteers Through Nonprofit Board Membership course administered by the Nonprofit Boards Clearinghouse Committee of the New York Junior League-October 22, 2007; March 12, 2008; November 5, 2008; March 9, 2009; October 21, 2009; March 16, 2010
“Bridging the Gap: Transforming Preparation into Practice”, Annual Meeting of the Young Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association, January 30, 2009
"Conquering Burnout", New York Junior League University-May 10, 2007
Say Ciao to Chow Mein: Conquering Career Burnout for All Avenues NY, a business and social networking group, on October 18, 2006
Public Service
Co-Chair, Nonprofits Board Clearinghouse Committee of the New York Junior League
Strategic Giving Committee of the New York Junior League
Mentor, Fast Track Mentoring Program, New York Junior League
1901 Society of the New York Junior League
Alumni Interviewer, Yale Alumni Schools Committee
Class Agent, Yale Alumni Fund
Secretary of Yale College Class of 2001
Kappa Kappa Gamma, New York Democratic Politics