Education:

Bachelor of Science–Physical Education/
Mathematics (Cum Laude)
Southern Illinois University, 1973

Master of Business Administration–Marketing/Finance
University of Chicago, 1985

Juris Doctorate
Washington University School of Law, 2005

cheinsz@hrva.com

Practice Experience:

Prior to receiving her law degree, Christine earned her MBA from the University of Chicago and worked for several years in the technology industry. During law school, she clerked for the Missouri Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division, and for a St. Louis law firm assisting with products liability, insurance and medical malpractice cases. Christine was a member of the Law Review: Journal of Law and Policy. She also participated in Moot Court and was a member of the Trial and Advocacy Team. Christine joined the firm’s Edwardsville office as an associate in August 2005.

Practice Emphasis:

Christine focuses her practice in civil litigation, particularly the defense of asbestos personal injury matters, class actions and employment-related disputes. Christine is responsible for preparing numerous discovery motions, motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment. In asbestos matters, she regularly defends the firm’s clients at depositions of plaintiffs and co-workers.

She is a member of the Madison County, Illinois State, and American Bar Associations.

Admitted to Practice:

State Courts of Illinois
State Courts of Missouri