Christine Laurent

Christine Laurent is a Partner and Managing Shareholder at Biedermann Hoenig Semprevivo, A Professional Corporation.12 She is an accomplished attorney who focuses her practice on defending a wide range of civil claims, including premises liability, school liability, employment law, construction and labor law, and products liability.1

Education and Career

Christine graduated cum laude from New York Law School, where she was a Harlan Scholarship Recipient and made the Dean's List.1 She also holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University, where she received a Certificate in International Relations.1

After law school, Christine began her career handling complex litigation and toxic torts cases.1 She has since expanded her practice to defend charitable organizations, educational institutions, and domestic and foreign corporations in both state and federal courts.1

Expertise

Christine has experience in various areas of law, including:

• Handling recall crises
• Defending manufacturers and distributors in product liability cases
• Working with European clients to minimize legal risks and limit exposures

Her product liability experience includes cases involving high-end laser-guided vehicles, tainted food, valves, household appliances, and lamp holders, among others.1

Language Skills and Professional Memberships

Christine is multilingual, speaking French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.1 This linguistic ability has been particularly valuable in her work with European clients.

She is admitted to practice in:

• New York State
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Christine is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and NACUA (National Association of College and University Attorneys).1

Recent Activities

In June 2023, Christine participated with her firm in the annual JPMorgan Corporate Challenge, demonstrating her involvement in corporate social events.3