Kristine brings strategic clarity to complex brand challenges, delivering creative legal solutions that align with business goals. She has led nationally recognized enforcement campaigns and regularly helps companies turn trademark portfolios into profit centers through tailored licensing programs. Whether launching global anti-counterfeiting efforts or negotiating high-stakes brand deals, Kristine approaches every matter as a thoughtful, business-minded partner. GCs and brand leaders rely on her to safeguard assets, unlock value, and drive brand growth with precision. Kristine also has deep experience with trademark clearance, prosecution, strategic global brand management, false advertising enforcement, defense and advisory work related to brand assets, and corporate transactions. Her work includes litigation in federal and state courts, and matters before the USPTO, TTAB, and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. She is a Certified Public Accountant and hosts a recently launched podcast entitled the Upper Brand that touches on a variety of topics related to trademarks and brand strategy.