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, playing recreational sports, and board games. She also loves watercolor painting, despite her lack of inherent artistic talent. Kristen lives in Somerville with her rescue dog Riggins.
PRACTICE AREAS
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, playing recreational sports, and board games. She also loves watercolor painting, despite her lack of inherent artistic talent. Kristen lives in Somerville with her rescue dog Riggins.
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.