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Christina Dines

Litigation Associate at Baker & McKenzie LLP

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LocationMiamiFlorida, United States
Current role Litigation & Government Enforcement Senior AssociateBaker & McKenzie LLP · since Sep 2024
Government service3yrsFlorida Supreme Court · U.S. District Court

About

Christina Dines is a senior associate in Baker McKenzie's Miami office. Prior to joining the Firm, Christina clerked for the Honorable John L. Sinatra, Jr., of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. In addition, she served as Senior Staff Attorney for the Honorable John D. Couriel of the Florida Supreme Court. Christina also previously worked as a litigation associate at an international law firm, where she assisted with a variety of civil and criminal matters and maintained an active and meaningful pro bono practice. 

Roles

Sep 2024–Present
Current role

Litigation & Government Enforcement Senior Associate

Baker & McKenzie LLP

Miami, Florida

Civil LitigationInvestigationsComplianceLegal

Christina practices in the Firm's Litigation & Government Enforcement Practice Group. She focuses her practice on complex civil litigation and compliance matters, including investigations brought by the United States Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission. Christina remains involved in the community and maintains an active and meaningful pro bono practice.

Aug 2023–Aug 2024
Former role

Senior Staff Attorney

Florida Supreme Court

(appointed)Florida

AttorneyLegal AssistanceLegal

May 2021–Aug 2023
Former role

Litigation & Government Enforcement Associate

Baker & McKenzie LLP

Miami, Florida

AttorneyCivil LitigationLegal
Dec 2019–Apr 2021
Former role

Judicial Law Clerk

U.S. District Court

(appointed)Florida

Law ClerkResearchLegal AssistantLegal Clerk
Sep 2017–Nov 2019
Former role

Business Litigation Associate

Hodgson Russ LLP

Buffalo, New York

AttorneyResearchLegal
May 2016–Jul 2016
Former role

Summer Associate

Hodgson Russ LLP

Buffalo, New York

ResearchLegal AssistantLegal
Jul 2015–Aug 2015
Former role

Founder

Call the Coxie

May 2015–Jul 2015
Former role

Judicial Intern

U.S. District Court

(appointed)New York

ResearchLegal AssistantLegal

Judicial Intern for United States Magistrate Judge Hugh B. Scott.

Jun 2012–Jul 2012
Former role

Project Specialist

Roberts-Gordon, LLC

Buffalo, New York

IT Project Manager
Jan 2010–Jan 2014
Former role

Recruited Division I Coxswain

University of Notre Dame Women’s Rowing

Notre Dame, Indiana

Recruiter

Representative matters

Experience

July 2025

Represented a Russian national in enforcing a USD 150 million arbitral award, including through successful briefing and oral argument preparation before the US Supreme Court. Represented an iconic American family in a high-net worth trust dispute. Represented a healthcare technology company in a regulatory investigation commenced by Federal Trade Commission alleging millions of dollars in consumer harm. Represented a healthcare technology company in investigating a whistleblower complaint. Represented a major news organization in a discrimination class action and wage and hour collective action. Represented a major news organization in defending against discrimination and retaliation claims, including through briefing at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Represented a biopharmaceutical company against claims asserted under the anti-retaliation provisions of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, including through briefing at the US Department of Labor - OSHA.

Publications & speeches

How The PFAS Litigation Landscape Is Expanding

Law360

January 2023

This article addresses how the scope of PFAS litigation has expanded, and how courts are trending in resolving PFAS litigation.

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When Your Court Doesn't Rule, Ask, Ask Again

Bloomberg Law

April 2022

Litigants have reasonable expectations to finality, and the writ of mandamus can compel a hearing or resolution of a motion under the right circumstances. But before seeking a writ, ask repeatedly for a ruling on the record.

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Minors in the Major Leagues: Youth Courts Hit a Home Run for Juvenile Justice

Notre Dame Journal of Ethics & Public Policy

December 2017

Youth courts provide an efficient—albeit unconventional—alternative to the formal juvenile justice system. Although structures of youth courts vary, the purpose remains the same: to rehabilitate and deter youth offenders in a forum largely governed by their minor peers—one free of the stigma associated with the traditional justice system. This Note examines the expansion and the implications of youth courts.

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Effective Strategies for Managing PFAS Risks

Baker McKenzie Webinar

May 2023

Co-presenter