Kristin is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience litigating catastrophic personal injury cases in the sports, recreation, hospitality, resort and adventure industries while developing the doctrines of express and primary assumption of risk.  Kristin’s clients include ski resorts, mountain bike parks, venues, hotels, well-known equipment manufacturers and retailers, and trade associations. In addition to providing zealous representation, she regularly advises on risk management and liability avoidance.

In her employment defense practice, Kristin represents Fortune 500 employers and insurance companies on a wide variety of employment related issues, including: coverage disputes, wrongful termination, retaliation, workers’ compensation, discrimination, FEHA, Cal OSHA, wage and hour, social security disability, Labor Code section 132(a) claims, civil subrogation, corporate employment contracts, labor disputes, serious and willful misconduct, and products liability litigation and subrogation.

Kristin enjoys living in the mountains and spends her free time trail running, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, backpacking, and hiking. She has competed in over 35 marathons and ultra-trail marathons.

Current Affliations

Truckee Trails Foundation, Board of Directors

Association of Ski Defense Attorneys, Board of Directors

Tahoe Truckee Bar Association, Board of Directors

Ski California, Special Counsel