CHRISTEN’S BIO

Christen Church grew up in Virginia, and attended university and law school around the Commonwealth before returning to the Roanoke Valley in 2008 to practice law.

Prior to founding Church Legal, Christen was a partner at a large, regional law firm with more than 80 attorneys. She has over 15 years of experience representing clients as outside general counsel and subject matter counsel in connection with their individual and business needs. She regularly serves clients who participate in, or interact with, the healthcare industry, as well as clients who have legal needs involving intellectual property.

Christen is consistently recognized for her skills and accomplishments as an attorney, including as a member of the Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine and a Rising Star by Super Lawyer. Virginia Lawyers Weekly named Christen as one of 2021’s Influential Women of Law and a “Go To Lawyer” in Business Law in 2022.

Christen’s Direct Contact Info:

  • e-mail: church@church.legal

  • phone: (540) 566-5653

Education & Licensure

  • University of Virginia, BA 2004

  • Washington and Lee University School of Law, JD 2008

  • Admitted to Virginia State Bar 2008

INVOLVEMENT & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Roanoke Bar Association, President 2023-2024, President Elect 2023, Secretary/Treasurer 2022, Board Member 2017-2021

  • Virginia Bar Association, Health Care Council 2020 to present

  • Influential Women of Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2021

  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Healthcare, Intellectual Property, and Mergers and Acquisitions 2014-2022

  • Go To Lawyer in Business Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2022

  • Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine, Intellectual Property and Health Law 2018-2023

  • Fellow, American Bar Association Foundation

Examples of Recent Publications and Engagements

  • October 20, 2023 - Project Management Institute SW VA Fall Symposium 2023 at Roanoke College

    • Panel Presentation - Topic: The impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Law, Business, Health Care and Society

  • July 21, 2023 - Virginia Bar Association Summer Meeting in Hot Springs, VA

    • Panel Presentation - Topic: Patient Data in the Cloud: Risks and Responsibilities in Health Care