Kristen R. Gagalis

Associate

Overview

Kristen works with private and public-sector clients on issues related to public sector law, land use and zoning, administrative disputes, and internal investigations. Clients turn to Kristen for her ability to find creative ways to effectively collaborate and communicate with any audience, a skill she developed through her years as a middle school social studies teacher. Kristen joined the firm in 2021 after graduating from the University of Chicago Law School.

BEYOND THE OFFICE

Kristen enjoys reading historical fiction, taking tap dance lessons, and playing board games. She lives in Durham, New Hampshire with her partner Liz, their rescue dog Riggins, and their two cats.

PRACTICE AREAS

Credentials

Education

The University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2021, Rubenstein Scholar

Rice University, B.A., 2012, magna cum laude

Admissions

United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Massachusetts

 

Experience

  • In pro bono matter, worked on team that filed amicus brief explaining the racially disparate impacts of youthful offender records in support of the successful petitioner in Impounded Case, SJC-13465.
  • Successfully represented Nantucket homeowner in Short-Term Rentals (STR) lawsuit against neighboring property owner and the Town of Nantucket.

Kristen works with private and public-sector clients on issues related to public sector law, land use and zoning, administrative disputes, and internal investigations. Clients turn to Kristen for her ability to find creative ways to effectively collaborate and communicate with any audience, a skill she developed through her years as a middle school social studies teacher. Kristen joined the firm in 2021 after graduating from the University of Chicago Law School.

BEYOND THE OFFICE

Kristen enjoys reading historical fiction, taking tap dance lessons, and playing board games. She lives in Durham, New Hampshire with her partner Liz, their rescue dog Riggins, and their two cats.

Education

The University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2021, Rubenstein Scholar

Rice University, B.A., 2012, magna cum laude

Admissions

United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Massachusetts

 

  • In pro bono matter, worked on team that filed amicus brief explaining the racially disparate impacts of youthful offender records in support of the successful petitioner in Impounded Case, SJC-13465.
  • Successfully represented Nantucket homeowner in Short-Term Rentals (STR) lawsuit against neighboring property owner and the Town of Nantucket.