Profile
A trial attorney known for her strategic thinking and business acumen, Kristin is a Director practicing from Murphy Pearson’s San Francisco and Seattle offices. Licensed to practice in Washington and California, she frequently represents clients in matters related to professional liability, premises liability, and construction defect. Clients appreciate her deep technical proficiency when handling complex e-discovery matters. Additionally, Kristin has represented judges before the California Commission on Judicial Performance.
Privacy & Cybersecurity
Kristin’s technical acumen pairs well with her strategic mindset when counseling businesses in a variety of matters involving privacy, cybersecurity and data protection, including security breaches and crisis management. She helps clients navigate complex, ever changing privacy law and has handled numerous data breaches of personally identifiable information. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
With a strong competitive winning spirit, Kristin draws lessons and inspiration from her many years of competing in golf tournaments, including four years as a member of USF’s NCAA Division I golf team.
Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of California
- Washington State Bar
- Bar Association of San Francisco
- Edward J. McFetridge American Inn of Court
Education
J.D., University of San Francisco, School of Law, cum laude
B.A., University of San Francisco, with honors