Kristen represents financial institutions, private investment funds, multi-national corporations, and their key individuals in white-collar matters concerning allegations of insider trading, wire fraud, market manipulation, improper accounting and disclosure violations, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations. She has experience advising clients in government investigations, enforcement proceedings, and regulatory enquiries brought by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and other regulators. She has also assisted clients in conducting anticorruption, anti-money laundering, and trade compliance due diligence for investments in Asia.

Earlier in her career, Kristen was based in Akin’s Hong Kong office. In addition to maintaining a robust pro bono practice, Kristen is very involved in various diversity, equity and inclusivity initiatives within the firm and in the city at large.