Christina Barone
Policy Advisor
Areas of Focus
- Lobbying & Public Policy
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Legal Reform
- Telecom, Media & Technology Policy
- Emerging Technologies
- Federal Funding Policy
- Health Policy & Legislation
- Transportation Policy & Regulation
- Coalitions & Associations
- Represents and advises clients on a variety of legislative and regulatory matters at the federal level.
Christina serves as a policy advisor in the public law and policy group, advising clients on a wide range of public policy matters, including health care, tax, transportation and infrastructure, consumer protection, the gig economy and disruptive technologies. She represents and advises a diverse array of organizations, including medical device companies, health systems and transportation network companies, and has experience serving as a day-to-day conduit for several coalitions.
Christina works closely alongside clients to develop and implement effective advocacy strategies to enhance their relationships and advocate for their policy objectives before the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government.
Prior to joining Akin, Christina worked in the Office of Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), as well as for the Transportation Trades Department, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).
EducationBachelor of Arts, University of Connecticut, 2014
Master of Professional Studies, Legislative Affairs, George Washington University, 2016
Bachelor of Arts, University of Connecticut, 2014
Master of Professional Studies, Legislative Affairs, George Washington University, 2016