Christina resides and works remotely from her home office in Findlay, Ohio, and represents both public and private entities in the Northwest Ohio region and throughout the state of Ohio. She can be reached in Findlay at (567) 201-9790.

With more than 20 years of legal experience, Christina advises companies of all sizes and financial institutions across multiple disciplines assisting with their transactional and litigation needs. She also actively represents public sector entities, including public school districts, municipalities, and port authorities. Christina leverages the time she spent teaching in the classroom, serving as Kenton City Schools district’s Career Readiness Advisor, and involvement in economic workforce development networks in Northwest Ohio to actively foster and maintain relationships in the region. In addition, she stays afoot on education issues by maintaining her Ohio Teacher’s and Principal’s licenses.

Christina’s broad practice encompasses everything from corporate entity formation, Construction Procurement, contract negotiation, contract drafting and compliance review, labor and employment, risk management, mergers and asset acquisitions, and tax considerations to wind-up and succession planning. She serves as outside general counsel to firm clients in support of their day-to-day and strategic, long-term business operations. Christina also advises boards on legal issues and how to avoid common governance pitfalls. Her litigation defense background provides a keen eye for drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts, such as operating, lending, MOUs, and purchase and sales agreements, regardless of industry or size/manner of transaction.

Christina currently serves as Chair of the firm’s Food & Beverage Group as well as on the Northwest Ohio Practice Group. She also has experience serving on the following non-profit, community boards and volunteering in these organizations: Findlay Rotary Club, Hardin County Bar Association (President) 2014–Present; Findlay Service League (Parliamentarian, Secretary), 2018-Present; Women L.E.A.D., Professional Women’s Leadership Organization of Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance, (Founder, President) 2015–2019. HCCBA Women’s Leadership Award, 2018; Kenton Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (Communications, Secretary), 2014–2016; and Junior League of San Diego, Community Council Director; Nominating Chair; Project Development and Evaluation Chair; Kids in the Kitchen Event Committee Chair, 2006-2014, (Leadership Award, 2010; President’s Cup, 2008).

Christina earned a B.A. in International Relations and Spanish from Mount Holyoke College and J.D. from U.C. Davis School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Ohio, California, and Washington, D.C. Christina resides in Findlay, Ohio with her husband, two boys, and Golden Retriever named “Buckeye.”

Education

University of California, Davis School of Law, J.D. (2002); Public Interest Scholar Certificate; Moot Court Board

Mount Holyoke College B.A. cum laude, International Relations and Spanish (1996)

Ohio Department of Education Educator License No. OH3210838

5-Year Professional Principal Licensure (Grades 4–9 & 5–12)

5-Year Professional Designated Subject (Grades K–12) – Integrated Social Studies

Career-Based Intervention (CBI) 7th-12th Endorsement

Distinctions

Awarded, Women’s Leadership Award - HCCBA (2018)

Awarded, Leadership Award - Junior League of San Diego (2010)

Awarded, President’s Cup - Junior League of San Diego (2008)

Professional Activities

CURRENT:

Liaison, Toledo Metro Area Council of Governments (TMACOG)

Member, Bricker Graydon’s Northwest Ohio Team; Restaurant & Beverage Practice Group; and Mansfield Rule Committee

Member, Ohio State, Toledo, Findlay/Hancock, Hardin County (President 2023)

Member, Bruce Comly French American Inn of Court

Member, Findlay Service League, Parliamentarian and Secretary (2018–Present)

Member, Findlay Rotary Club (2024–Present)

Past:

Adjunct Law Professor, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego (2013–2014)

Certified College Credit Plus (CCP) Instructor – University of Findlay, Ohio Northern University (2015–2022)

Kenton City Schools Career Readiness Advisor (2018–2022)

Teacher, Kenton High School - Social Studies (2015–2018)

Founder and President, Women L.E.A.D., Professional Women’s Leadership Organization of Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance (2015–2019)

Communications and Secretary, Kenton Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (2014–2016)

Community Council Director; Nominating Chair; Project Development and Evaluation Chair; Event Committee Chair - Kids in the Kitchen, Junior League of San Diego (2006–2014)

News

Publications

Additional Items

• Speaker, “Does your Business Need to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)?”
  • Findlay-Hancock County Chamber’s Fresh Brewed Business event (January 2024)

  • Quest Federal Credit Union Board Meeting in Kenton, OH (February 2024)

  • Toledo Chamber’s 2024 Institute for Leadership & Advocacy (March 2024)

  • Quest Federal Credit Union’s Business Members at the Plaza Inn, Mount Victory, OH (March 2024)

• Speaker, “Housing Development Challenges and Tools,” Keynote at Allen County Township Association’s Annual Dinner Meeting in Delphos, OH (April 2024)
• Speaker, "Enhancing Housing Development Across the State," RGP and JobsOhio Network Regional Meeting at Hancock Wood Electric Cooperative in North Baltimore, OH (March 2024)

• Panelist, “Gratitude – Good for You, Good for Your Teammates, Good for the Team” for Women’s Mentoring Connection event in Findlay, OH (November 2023)
• Speaker, "2023 Trends in Board Governance," OH Hospital Association Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH (June 2023)