After more than a decade in private practice focusing on complex employment litigation and serving as advisor to national and global companies across a variety of industries, Krista transitioned to an in-house role at Biogen supporting a global Human Resources organization in the fast-paced and innovative pharma/biotech industry. As an experienced in house leader and Chief Employment Counsel, Krista provides business-focused legal and strategic advice to clients in 40 countries covering nearly 10,000 employees. Krista advises on all phases of the employment cycle, from hire to offboarding. This includes managing employment litigation, establishing effective HR compliance practices and policies, directing workplace investigations, advising on performance management, discipline and terminations, fostering effective diversity, equity and inclusion programs, mitigating risk in connection with contingent labor engagement, supporting workforce reorganizations, and implementing and enforcing restrictive covenants. Krista provides strategic support for business development transactions as well as geographical expansion into new markets. She plays a key role in executive compensation and corporate governance, forming effective partnerships with stakeholders including the C-suite and board. Krista places a high value on providing practical and actionable legal advice, proactively managing risk, and finding creative and compliant solutions to drive business objectives and innovation.