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Kristen D. White

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Kristen focuses her practice on commercial litigation matters.

Prior to joining Mintz, Kristen was a litigator at a large, international law firm, where she served as counsel in New York.

Earlier Kristen was a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Judge Brian M. Cogan of the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of New York. In addition, she worked as a litigation law clerk for a prominent financial services law firm. 

At Fordham, Kristen was a member of the Fordham Law Review and the Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy team.

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Providing Sanctuary for Survivors

December 13, 2023 | Article

Sanctuary for Families is the leading provider and advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence. Last year alone, the organization provided vital support to over 7,200 adults and children facing adversity. Read more about Mintz's pro bono work with Sanctuary for Families.
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Mintz Members Adam Sisitsky, Nancy Adams, Jack Sylvia and Of Counsel, Kristen White discuss the rising risk of litigation and regulatory enforcement facing SPACs and the individuals that lead them. Topics will included the current SPAC litigation landscape, SPAC M&A–related litigation, including disclosure issues and breach of fiduciary duty in the de-SPAC process, D&O coverage challenges and risk mitigation and heightened SEC scrutiny.
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Mintz proudly announced the election of 13 attorneys to Members and the addition of a record-setting 22 new lateral Members in 2023, with 11 Partners in the newly opened Toronto office. This diverse group strengthens Mintz’s core areas, spanning Commercial and IP Litigation, Life Sciences, Tech, Private Equity, and Energy & Sustainability. The elevated Members and new lateral additions bring invaluable expertise to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Mintz served as legal counsel to Invited, Inc. in its sale of certain assets related to its BigShots Golf business to Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.
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NEW YORK – Mintz is pleased to announce that 18 attorneys have been named New York Metro Super Lawyers and 11 attorneys have been named New York Metro Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for 2023.
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Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
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Mintz Member and Co-chair of the firm’s Insurance Practice Nancy Adams was quoted extensively in an article published by Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence detailing how companies going public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, are facing skyrocketing premiums for directors and officers’ liability coverage due to the higher risk of litigation and increased regulatory scrutiny. The article also quoted remarks made by Of Counsel Kristen White during a recent Mintz webinar exploring the rising risk of litigation and regulatory enforcement facing SPACs and the individuals that lead them.
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An article published by CFO Dive featured quotes from Mintz Member and Co-chair of the firm’s Securities Litigation Practice Jack Sylvia, Member and Co-chair of the firm’s Insurance Practice Nancy Adams and Of Counsel, Kristen White exploring the rising risk of litigation and regulatory enforcement facing special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)s and the individuals that lead them.
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Recognition & Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America "Ones to Watch": Litigation - Securities (2024)

  • Order of the Coif

  • New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars: Business Litigation (2023)

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