Christie P. Bahna

Associate

Christie Bahna represents clients in both individual and multi-plaintiff litigation, and has advised clients on a range of employment issues, including disability accommodation, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes. Christie also has trial and arbitration experience pertaining to wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, and ERISA claims.

Extended Profile

Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Christie clerked for Judge Francis Allegra in the US Court of Federal Claims in Washington, DC. She then joined a renowned litigation practice where she acquired valuable experience, including a successful jury trial in 2017.

While in law school, Christie was a research assistant and a Written and Oral Advocacy teaching assistant. She also served as a member the Board of Advocates Trial Team and volunteered with the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project.

Education

University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), 2013, J.D.
University of California, Berkeley, 2008, B.A., Political Science and English, Highest Honors

Admissions

California
US District Court for the Northern District of California
US District Court for the Central District of California
US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
US Court of Federal Claims

Clerkships

Clerkship to Judge Francis Allegra of the US Court of Federal Claims (2013 - 2014)

Awards and Affiliations

Member, American Bar Association

Events

1/15/2019 - Annual California MCLE Cram Session – Silicon Valley and San Francisco