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Cristian assists in the firm's representation of clients in litigation matters, including those related to employment discrimination claims and public entity liability, as well as the arbitration of consumer fraud claims. Her growing litigation experience includes participation in depositions, conducting in-depth legal research and drafting legal memoranda, and assisting partners in the preparation of motions. In addition, she provides dedicated support to the firm’s community association team.

As a summer associate at the firm, Cristian worked closely with partners and other attorneys, gaining hands-on experience in areas of practice including employment, construction, and healthcare law, as well as FINRA arbitration. She analyzed legal frameworks for medical wellness facilities, renewable energy projects, and jurisdictional authority over foreign corporations, and provided support in the preparation of materials for a CLE presentation on legal ethics to in-house counsel. 

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Honors & Awards

  • Criss was a Dean's List student in both law school and as an undergraduate

Activities & Experience

  • New Jersey State Bar Association; Women in the Profession Section and Young Lawyers Division
  • Middlesex County Bar Association
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More Activities & Experience

  • As a clinical law student at the Community and Transactional Lawyering Clinic in Newark, conducted legal research and analyzed service agreement contracts to ensure legal compliance and safeguard the clinic's clients' interests. 
  • Managing Editor, Rutgers Law Women's Rights Law Reporter
  • Rutgers Law Minority Student Program
  • Co-Chair, Rutgers Law Women's Law Forum
  • Prior to attending law school, gained experience as lead paralegal at a New York City law firm
  • Morris Stern Bankruptcy Assistance Project in Newark, former volunteer
  • Fluent in Spanish (native)
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Education

Rutgers University School of Law-Newark, J.D., 2024

Herbert H. Lehman College, B.A., 2014

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey, 2024
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 2024