Christie Newkirk is an experienced legal professional currently serving as a Partner at Carrington Coleman since August 2020. Prior to this role, Christie held the position of Partner at Diamond McCarthy LLP from June 2018 to July 2020 and at K&L Gates LLP from January 2008 to July 2015. Christie also served as a Shareholder at Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, P.C. from July 2015 to June 2018, and worked as a Partner at Hughes & Luce LLP (the predecessor to K&L Gates) from June 2001 to December 2007. Christie began professional legal experience as an Associate at Clark, West, Keller, Butler & Ellis, LLP from April 1996 to June 2001, and at Glenn Holley & Associates from August 1995 to April 1996. Christie earned a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from The University of Texas at Austin.