Kristine L. Mollenkopf, Partner of Hardin & Coffin, LLP

Kristine's early career focused on the defense of medical malpractice cases, which gave her significant jury trial experience and an edge in personal injury cases.  Today, her practice involves severe-injury accidents, environmental torts, employment litigation, and ADA discrimination claims.  Kristine also represents government entities in FEHA discrimination, wrongful termination, and government immunity litigation.

Kristine's articles have been published in Verdict magazine and the Risk Management Letter.  She is a Santa Barbara County native whose long list of community activities includes serving on the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Bar Association, Women Lawyer's Foundation, National Association of Women in Construction, and Rotary Club.  Kristine has also been the President of Santa Barbara's memorable Summer Solstice Parade for several years.

Education:  Santa Barbara College of Law (J.D., 1996); University of the Pacific (B.M., Magna Cum Laude, 1992).  Kristine's many academic honors include American Jurisprudence awards in Torts, Legal Research and Writing.

Kristine and her husband share a passion for contemporary art, wine, and muscle cars.  She unwinds by creating scrapbooks and practicing yoga.