Overview
Kristin Hendriksen focuses her practice in commercial litigation, mediation, and arbitration.
In addition to her commercial litigation experience, Kristin's practice has included helping clients navigate issues concerning employment discrimination and harassment, wage and hour violations, employment agreements, severance negotiations, and workplace investigations. Prior to joining Steptoe, Kristin served as a law clerk for Judge John A. Mendez in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.
Kristin maintains a robust pro bono docket, with a particular interest in ยง 1983 litigation and eviction defense.
- Illinois
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- Hon. John A. Mendez, US District Court, Eastern District of California, 2022-2023
- J.D., Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, cum laude
- B.A., Sarah Lawrence College, 2010, American History & Child Development
Previous Employment
- Equal Justice America Fellow, Legal Aid Chicago (2020-2022)
Professional Affiliations
- American Constitution Society, Chicago Chapter