Attorney
As a member of CH&’s Land Use and Litigation practice groups, Christine’s diverse practice spans complex commercial litigation, land use, construction litigation and surety, contract review, real estate litigation and transactions, and appellate work. Christine’s clients include both public and private entities, and they turn to her for counsel and advocacy on all facets of dispute resolution and risk management—from due diligence, contract drafting and review, and negotiations to mediation, trial/arbitration, and appeals. In providing effective and efficient legal services for her clients, Christine draws on over a decade of experience as a litigator handling complex and high-value domestic and international matters, as well as her experience as corporate counsel for a major global company located in Seoul, Korea overseeing multi-million and multi-billion dollar projects. Christine’s comprehensive and varied experience serves as the cornerstone for her delivery of effective, creative, and optimal solutions for her clients.
Introduction
As a member of CH&’s Land Use and Litigation practice groups, Christine’s diverse practice spans complex commercial litigation, land use, construction litigation and surety, contract review, real estate litigation and transactions, and appellate work. Christine’s clients include both public and private entities, and they turn to her for counsel and advocacy on all facets of dispute resolution and risk management—from due diligence, contract drafting and review, and negotiations to mediation, trial/arbitration, and appeals. In providing effective and efficient legal services for her clients, Christine draws on over a decade of experience as a litigator handling complex and high-value domestic and international matters, as well as her experience as corporate counsel for a major global company located in Seoul, Korea overseeing multi-million and multi-billion dollar projects. Christine’s comprehensive and varied experience serves as the cornerstone for her delivery of effective, creative, and optimal solutions for her clients.
Education
- University of Washington (B.A., with Honors, 2004)
- University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 2009)
- Executive Comments Editor, Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal
Admissions
- Washington
- US District Court, Western District of Washington
- US District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- United States Tax Court
Honors & Recognition
- Named on the Washington Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers® Magazine
Professional & Community Involvement
- Washington State Bar Association, Litigation Section, Construction Law Section, Environmental and Land Use Law Section
- Korean American Bar Association of Washington, Board Member
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Publications/Speaking Engagements
- Contributing Author for North America sections: Construction Law International: An Overview (Wolfgang Breyer ed., 2019)
- Co-presented a two-day lecture series on construction law issues in the United States in Seoul, South Korea for legal and construction professionals, including corporate counsel and executives from top global companies. June 2017
Personal
- In her free time, Christine enjoys traveling, hiking with her two golden retrievers, cooking, and all things tennis and soccer.
- Christine is fluent in Korean.