Born and raised in Washington State, Christine completed her juris doctorate degree at the Seattle University School of Law, where she was a board member of Young Democrats and the International Law Fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta, and a mentor in the Women’s Law Caucus. During her time in law school, Christine worked as a court certified intern representing indigent clients charged with misdemeanors, felonies and assisted on a capital punishment case as a public defender.

After graduating law school, Christine went on to represent the rights of the injured as a personal injury litigation attorney in Washington. During her time in Seattle, Christine met and married her husband, an officer in the United States Navy Submarine Force, and proceeded to move around the country. During their time in Connecticut, Christine became licensed and worked advocating for the rights of injured workers in Workers Compensation Litigation, both state and federal, as well as continuing her litigation efforts in the field of personal injury.

Upon moving to Virginia, Christine joined the appellate section of Osterhout Berger Disability Law zealously representing clients. During her time with the firm, she transitioned to the Long Term and Short Term Disability division where she continues her passion of advocating for the rights of the individual and helping them obtain the benefits they truly deserve.

ERISA and Individual Disability
Appellate

Connecticut – 2013
Virginia – 2022
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut – 2013
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia – 2023
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia – 2023

Seattle University School of Law, J.D., cum laude – 2009
University of Washington, B.A. – 2005

Military Spouse Juris Doctorate Network (MSJDN)
Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity