Christina Lincoln, Mlis (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

Specializes in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation disputes relating to claims arising from first-party property, commercial general liability, and management liability/professional lines policies.

Newport Beach, Ca

Practice comprised of general business litigation matters, including breaches of contract, contract interpretation, business torts (such as negligence, fraud, and strict liability), breaches of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, alter ego liability, partnership disputes, and other related causes of action.• Drafted appellate briefs, motions for summary judgment/summary adjudication, demurrers, motions to dismiss, special motions to strike (anti-SLAPP), complaints, answers, motions for leave to amend, motions to compel, ex parte applications, motions to quash, motions to change venue, motions in limine, motions to bifurcate/consolidate, motions for appointment of receiver, motions for attorney’s fees, motions for sanctions, motions to tax costs, motions to confirm an arbitration award, and motion for interlocutory judgment.• Sat second chair in combined bench and jury trial in business litigation dispute between members of a California limited liability company. Prepared clients for trial by managing client expectations, spearheading trial preparation sessions, conducting direct examination at trial, and preparing trial documents, including motions in limine, trial briefs, exhibit lists, jury instructions, proposed statement of decision, etc. Assisted in bench trial in separate lawsuit.• Took the lead on written and deposition discovery by (1) meeting and conferring with opposing counsel; (2) taking and defending several depositions, including depositions for experts, custodians of record, and persons most knowledgeable; (3) propounding and responding to all forms of written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for admission, and requests for production of documents; and (4) coordinating the collection, review, and production of client documents.• Participated in several arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences by initiating negotiations and drafting corresponding briefs, offers, and agreements.

Fullerton, Ca

• Sat first chair in trial prosecution of defendant for domestic violence of a spouse. Secured a criminal conviction after two day jury trial, which involved jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross-examination of witnesses (including a character witness), and two hours of closing argument.• Independently prepared five misdemeanor cases for trial in one month – including counts for battery, vandalism, vehicle tampering, brandishing a firearm, inflicting a corporal injury on a cohabitant or spouse resulting in a traumatic injury, child endangerment, and criminal threats – by completing Rule 1054 discovery, preparing witnesses for trial (including lay witnesses and police officers), arguing motions in limine, and attending Rule 402 evidentiary hearings.• Placed through the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Trial Advocacy Project (TAP), November 2013 – December 2013 (Training), February 2014 – March 2014 (Practicum).

Greater Los Angeles Area

Practice included both white collar and complex commercial litigation matters involving government investigations; violations under federal securities laws and the False Claims Act; administrative appeals; and general business disputes.• Drafted Ninth Circuit amicus brief, motions to seal, motions to dismiss, ex parte application, motion to set aside default judgment, motion for reconsideration, requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Act and Public Records Act, status reports, initial disclosures, protective order, issue outlines, defense theme outlines, privilege logs, and research memoranda.• Oversaw the drafting and filing of briefs on behalf of four joint defense firms in a series of complex coordinated state actions involving the alleged local tax liability of several online travel companies, including some ranked within the Fortune 500.• Participated in investigations and interviews with the SEC by drafting witness outlines, creating key document binders, and taking part in client preparation and interview sessions.• Managed client discovery by overseeing document reviews and productions, by training and monitoring staff attorneys, and by supervising preservation efforts at client offices. • Sat second chair in depositions for class certification.• Managed several pro bono matters that involved (1) coordinating and drafting a Ninth Circuit amicus brief on behalf of four public defender organizations; (2) setting aside a default judgment entered against a client over ten years prior; (3) overseeing asylum proceedings for three children; (4) participating in adoption proceedings for several children; and (5) helping secure a complete dismissal of trespass charges against Franciscan priest. Also, a member of the defense team that represented seven pro bono organizations in whistleblower qui tam action under the federal False Claims Act.• Teaching Assistant for Trial Advocacy course at Loyola Law School (Spring 2011).

Santa Ana, Ca

San Francisco, Ca

Riverside, Ca

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Management Science

Minors in Philosophy and International Studies