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Kristine V. Ryan, Esq. Counsel Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C. P: 973.564.9100 |
Ms. Ryan joined Nukk-Freeman & Cerra in 2007, bringing extensive experience litigating complex matters in state and federal court both in and outside the tri-state area. Through her prior firm, Ms. Ryan was seconded to a large pharmaceutical company, providing in-house assistance on a variety of transactional and litigation matters. She has experience negotiating and drafting a variety of contractual arrangements, including clinical trial agreements, and providing assistance with respect to employment, product liability, and environmental litigation matters. At Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, Ms. Ryan’s practice focuses on employment litigation, where she develops and executes litigation strategies with respect to employment claims arising under state and federal law. Ms. Ryan represents management exclusively on matters including, but not limited to, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, FMLA and wage and hour issues. Ms. Ryan also has experience before administrative agencies (including state and federal EEO agencies and the DOL).
Federal Judicial Clerkship:
Honorable Alfred J. Lechner (1996-1997)
United States District Court, District of New Jersey
Professional Experience:
Gibbons P.C., Newark, New Jersey
Associate (1997-2006); Of Counsel (2006-2007)
Education:
Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1996)
Director, Moot Court Board
Villanova University (B.A., English, Minor in Business, cum laude, 1991)
Recent Publications:
The FDA’s Enhanced Post-Marketing Safety Surveillance Authority Under The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Amendments Act of 2007: A Litigation Sword or Shield?, Pharma Advisor (October 9, 2007), co-authored by Diane E. Lifton
Respond to New Mass Tort Litigation With a Global Strategy, New Jersey Law Journal (January 29, 2001), co-authored by Diane E. Lifton
Admissions:
State of New Jersey, 1996
United States District Court, District of New Jersey, 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 1996
Listed as Super Lawyers Rising Star, Personal Injury Defense: Products (2007)
Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association "Rising Star" (2003)
