Christina litigates complex product liability, commercial and employment matters, with a focus on representing life sciences clients.
She maintains an active practice advising medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies in product liability litigation. Her experience includes defending manufacturers in mass tort litigation and individual lawsuits involving cardiac, neurological, pharmaceutical and women’s health products and providing counsel on a range of issues including preemption, fraud allegations and punitive damages claims.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Obtained dismissal of product liability complaint on the basis of federal preemption
Obtained dismissal of antitrust complaint filed by a trust purporting to represent Venezuelan government entities against our client, one of the world’s largest oil trading companies
Obtained dismissal of multimillion-dollar contract action based upon arbitration clause and overcame plaintiff’s arbitration waiver argument
Obtained dismissal of product liability complaint on the basis of federal preemption
Obtained dismissal of antitrust complaint filed by a trust purporting to represent Venezuelan government entities against our client, one of the world’s largest oil trading companies
Obtained dismissal of multimillion-dollar contract action based upon arbitration clause and overcame plaintiff’s arbitration waiver argument
Successfully defended appeal challenging standing
Successfully defended appeal of order holding that third party could enforce forum selection clause
Obtained dismissal of securities class action complaint
Recognitions
- Selected through peer review for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch list for Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2021-2025
Credentials
Education
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, 2015, J.D., Editorial Board, Virginia Journal of International Law
- Florida International University, 2012, B.A., Honors College, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Florida
Court admissions
Court admissions
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court - Northern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Eleventh Circuit
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- Member of Board of Directors, Glory House of Miami (nonprofit supporting human trafficking survivors)
- ATHENA NextGen Leadership, Alumna
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