Kristen E. Ray practices in the areas of legal malpractice defense, commercial litigation, insurance litigation, general civil litigation, and e-discovery.
A Grand Rapids, Michigan native, Kristen recently returned to the area after attending law school and beginning her legal career in Massachusetts. In her spare time, Kristen enjoys participating in an indoor soccer league, competitive tennis, and rowing.
Admitted to Practice
- Massachusetts Bar Association, 2006
- State Bar of Michigan, 2008
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2008
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2009
Education
- Butler University (B.A., 2001)
- Suffolk University Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2006); Member, Dean's List; Recipient, Suffolk University Law School Jurisprudence Award.
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Grand Rapids Bar Association
- Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
- Grand Rapids Young Professionals
Community Affiliations
- Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan (Member, Board of Directors and Nominating Committee)
- Grand Rapids Rowing Association (Member, Membership Committee)
- Ella Bullis Foundation (Member, Special Events Committee)
Previous Professional Experience
- Attorney - Committee for Public Counsel Services, New Bedford, Massachusetts