Christina C.

Vice President, Associate General Counsel at Patterson Companies

Chris C. has a diverse and extensive work experience in the legal field. Christina (Chris) currently holds the position of Vice President, Associate General Counsel at Patterson Companies, Inc., a value-added distributor in the dental and animal health markets. Prior to this, they were an Associate General Counsel and Senior Litigation Counsel at the same company.

Before joining Patterson Companies, Inc., Chris worked at Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (formerly GE Plastics, a division of General Electric) for several years. Christina (Chris) started as a Litigation Associate and eventually progressed to the role of Senior Litigation & Compliance Counsel. In this position, they managed complex global disputes and provided guidance to international and domestic external counsel.

Chris also has experience working at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhodes, LLP, where they served as a Senior Litigation Associate, and at Graubard Mollen & Miller as a Litigation Associate.

Throughout their career, Chris has consistently demonstrated their expertise in litigation, compliance, and providing strategic advice to senior executives. Christina (Chris)'sexperience spans various legal areas such as contracts, intellectual property, environmental, labor and employment, personal injury, and insurance coverage.

Christina (Chris) C. has a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law. Christina (Chris) obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature & American Studies from Brandeis University. Christina (Chris) also studied International Law and Legal Studies at Tel Aviv University. Furthermore, they hold a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and American Studies from Brandeis University. In terms of additional certifications, Chris is admitted to practice law in the states of Minnesota, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania, as per the Bars of the respective State Supreme Courts. Christina (Chris) has also attended the Patterson Leadership Academy at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management from 2020 to 2021.

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Timeline

  • Vice President, Associate General Counsel

    May, 2023 - present

  • Associate General Counsel

    May, 2019

  • Senior Litigation Counsel

    July, 2018

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