Christina Rise works on complex civil litigation in federal courts and regulatory matters involving international trade and national security.
Christina has experience with many aspects of litigation, including offensive and defensive discovery, fact investigation, drafting briefs, and legal research. She maintains an active pro bono practice, including representing clients seeking asylum, working on initiatives that help survivors of human trafficking and sexual violence, and assisting U.S. veterans with obtaining benefits.
Prior to attending law school, Christina worked in various administrative and policy roles within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Experience
- University of California, Berkeley (J.D. 2023; Articles Editor, California Law Review); Georgetown University (B.S. in Foreign Service 2017)
- District of Columbia
- Served with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in various departments (2016-2020), including with the Office of the General Counsel and the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans; Law clerk, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of California, San Francisco (Summer 2021)
- Law Clerk to Judge Steven D. Merryday, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2023-2024)
Before sending, please note:
Information on www.jonesday.com is for general use and is not legal advice. The mailing of this email is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Anything that you send to anyone at our Firm will not be confidential or privileged unless we have agreed to represent you. If you send this email, you confirm that you have read and understand this notice.