8880 Rio San Diego Drive Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92108
T (619) 961-1193 F (916) 442-1028
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Background
Admitted to Practice by the State Bar of California: 2009
Number of years in Worker's Compensation: 2026
Juris Doctorate from San Diego, CA in 2008
Bachelor of English Literature from San Bernardino, CA in 2004
Career Basics
Since admitted to practice in 2009, Kristen has spent her legal career in civil litigation. For the past 16 years, Kristen has practiced in-house for a financial services company. Kristen joined Mullen & Filippi in 2026 to transition into worker’s compensation defense.
Education
Kristen received her law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA in 2008. In 2004, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in english literature from California State University, San Bernardino.
Professional Membership
Kristen is a member of the State Bar of California. She is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.
Personal Note
A few of Kristen’s core values are justice and fairness, which is what initially drew her to the practice of law. In her career, one of the most important lessons she has learned is that communication is crucial to success.
In her free time, Kristen enjoys surfing, weightlifting, and spending time with her daughters and friends. She also loves discovering a great cup of coffee and traveling whenever she can.