Brittany N. Christianson
Brittany N. Christianson
Associate
She/Her
"The most rewarding part of the job is facing the challenges of a wide range of issues in complex cases across jurisdictions, knowing we make a difference for clients."
Brittany N. Christianson
Associate
She/Her
"The most rewarding part of the job is facing the challenges of a wide range of issues in complex cases across jurisdictions, knowing we make a difference for clients."
About Brittany
Brittany’s practice encompasses defending national and regional airline and product manufacturers in aerospace litigation and resolving disputes in aviation incidents. This includes personal injury, product liability, and property damage claims asserted against national and regional aviation clients in jurisdictions across the country.
Brittany’s Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association
- Hispanic National Bar Association
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Prevailed on summary judgment on behalf of an airline defendant in a racial discrimination claim alleging wrongful removal from a domestic flight.
- Obtained a successful result for a Hinshaw client as a member of a six-attorney team that took over the defense of a years-long litigation in a wrongful death case set for trial within 90 days. In the span of six weeks, the team conducted a factual investigation, completed expert discovery and motion practice, and developed an entirely new defense theory that resulted in a favorable resolution.
Recognition
- Hispanic National Bar Association, Uvaldo Herrera Moot Court Competition, National Semi-Finalist, Third Place in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Loyola University Chicago International Law Review, Associate Editor; Latino Law Students Association, President; Honors Appellate Advocacy Program
Credentials
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD, 2020
- Loyola University Chicago, BA, magna cum laude, 2017
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Interests
Italy holds a special place in Brittany’s heart — she got engaged and married while living there.
Community/Civic Activities
- Coach for the Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
