Kristen is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex challenges that arise during family law matters with compassion and clarity. Her commitment to supporting parents and children through difficult transitions drives her to provide strong, thoughtful, and effective legal advocacy.
Prior to law school, Kristen gained valuable experience in family law in southeast Michigan, where she witnessed first-hand the importance of competent and compassionate legal representation. This experience inspired her to pursue a career in family law. Kristen also spent several years working in governmental affairs, where she developed the ability to work effectively with diverse legal perspectives and personalities while advocating for the best interests of her clients.
Kristen earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she earned CALI awards for Legal Writing I and Legal Writing II. Throughout law school, Kristen focused her studies on the rights and interests of children under the law. She also worked as a law clerk at Davis Friedman prior to becoming an associate attorney, gaining valuable hands-on experience and developing a strong foundation in legal research, writing, and analysis.
Education & Publication
Education
- Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts in Social relations and Policy, 2020
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D. magna cum laude, 2026
- Child and Family Law Certificate
- Communications Chair, Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
Admissions
- Admitted to the Illinois State Bar, 2026
Professional Memberships
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association
- Member, Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
- Member, Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago