Overview
Kristin Adler's practice includes a wide range of civil, corporate, criminal, investigative, and other matters.
Kristin focuses on key issues and seeks the best outcome for her client, whether in trial or in a quiet behind-the-scenes resolution. She prides herself on working well with others. Her devotion, high energy, exacting standards, intellect, knack for creative problem solving, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and perspective gained through 20 years of experience have made her trusted and highly valued by clients, colleagues, and others.
Kristin has handled family law pro bono matters through the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program; taught English as a Second Language courses across Houston; and volunteers at a local private school, at a foundation focused on enhancing the lives of those impacted by pediatric cancer, and elsewhere. Curious about other cultures, she has traveled extensively and lived abroad, including in Scotland, Spain, and Bahrain.
Kristin graduated from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law with high honors, serving on the Texas Law Review, Chancellors' "Keeper of the Peregrinus," and Order of the Coif, among other honors. After law school, she clerked for the Honorable Ewing Werlein, Jr., on the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
- Texas
- District of Columbia
- US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- US District Court, Southern District of Texas
- Hon. Ewing Werlein, Jr, US District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1995-1997
- J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1995, high honors, Texas Law Review, Chancellors' "Keeper of the Peregrinus," and Order of the Coif
- B.A., University of Texas, 1991, highest honors, Phi Beta Kappa
Representative Matters
Work on various civil, corporate, and investigative matters, including as member of trial teams that:
- Won summary judgment for client hospital system in federal court case brought by former patient.
- Won summary judgment for client energy company on novel issues of Texas law.
- Secured jury acquittal for client charged with Clean Water Act violations stemming from rig explosion and oil spill.
- Secured successful settlement resolution for property owner charged with multiple violations of environmental laws.
- Represented large pharmaceutical distributor in Texas multidistrict litigation through successful resolution.
- Won favorable rulings in intellectual property matters.
- Successfully represented clients during Securities and Exchange Commission investigations and obtained favorable resolutions.
Speaking Engagements
- Presented various CLE topics
- Guest lecturer, Baylor College of Medicine
Noteworthy
- Contributor to various publications, including The Trade Secret Quagmire, State Bar of Texas, Advanced Civil Trial Course and Texas Supreme Court updates.
Professional Affiliations
- Volunteer and fundraiser, Periwinkle Foundation
- Service and volunteer positions, Awty International School
- Various advisory board memberships in Houston, Texas