After building her skill base in a “big-firm” environment and honing her practice in a regional boutique firm, Kristina M. Reed founded Law Office of Kristina M. Reed in 2008. Kristina has a strong reputation for providing results-driven client-focused legal services. Kristina leverages her “big-firm” training to provide quality and efficient legal services to her clients. She utilizes the latest technology and brings a practical approach to her client’s legal needs.

Honors and Awards

Published Articles

Working In A Transactional Setting: The Indispensable Transactional Legal Secretary.  The Legal Secretary, February 2015

From the Great Firewall of China to the Berlin Firewall: The Cost of Content Regulation on Internet Commerce. The Transnational Lawyer, Vol. 13, No. 1. Fall 2000

Community and Charitable Activities

  • Small Business Legal Clinic, Director, 2017 – present
  • SCORE, Volunteer Business Counselor, 2017 – 2020
  • Girl Scout Troop Leader, Girl Scout Heart of Central California, 2016 – present
  • 100+ Women Who Care Sacramento Valley, Founding Member, 2015 – present
  • Adjunct Professor, Legal Research, Alliant University, 2013-2015
  • Calling All Dreamers Competition, Downtown Sacramento Partnership, 2013-2014
  • El Dorado County Superior Court Dispute Resolution Temporary Judge
  • Heald College, Paralegal Program, Advisory Board Member, 2012-2014
  • Center for Youth Citzenship’s High School Mock Trial Competition, Mock Trial Attorney Coach, 2004-2005

Education

  • University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - J.D. - 2000

    with a Concentration in Advocacy

    • Honors in Trial Advocacy, Spring 1999; Mock Trial Scrimmage Team, 1999-2000
    • Book Award, Honors at Entrance and Academic Excellence Scholarships Recipient
    • Member of the Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court, 1999-2000
    • The Transnational Lawyer, Comment Writer and Assistant Articles Editor, 1998-2000
    • Research Assistant for Professor Christine Manolakas, 1998-200 – Assisted with the research and writing of article, “Trade in Technology Within the Free Trade Zone: The Impact of the WTO Agreement, NAFTA, and Tax Treaties on the NAFTA Signatories,” Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business, Fall 2000, Vol. 21, No. 1.
    • Law Clerk for the County Counsels’ Association of California, 1998-2000 - Assisted with the research and writing of the League of California Cities/Litigation Coordination Program, California State Association of Counties (1999 Ed.) A Little Help From One’s Friends: Summary of Rules of Court and Procedural Considerations Relating to Amicus Participation.

  • Christopher Newport University, Political Science (International Relations Concentration) - B.S. - 1995

    • Order of Omega Honor Society; Dean’s List
    • Phi Mu Fraternity for Women: President, Panhellenic Delegate, 1991-1995
    • Phi Mu Foundation Graduate Academic Scholarship Recipient

Bar Associations

  • California State Bar

    *Real Property Law Section *Business Law Section

  • Virginia State Bar
  • Sacramento County Bar Association

    *Real Property Law Section

  • Commercial Real Estate Women

    Member Since: 2004 - 2008

  • Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court

    Member Since: 1999 - 2000

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