Christa Cottrell
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Antitrust
Band 3
About
Provided by Christa Cottrell
Practice Areas
Christa Cottrell represents clients in high-profile commercial and class action litigation, with an emphasis on antitrust and commercial litigation disputes. In the antitrust area, she regularly litigates conspiracy class action cases, including some of the largest antitrust class actions ever filed representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Clemens Food Group and Dow, to name a few. She not only has litigated conspiracy cases on the defense-side, but also has litigated those cases as a plaintiff. Last, Christa has served as trial counsel in a number of high-profile cases, winning two jury verdicts in the same year.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association; Women’s Bar Association; Illinois Bar Association; Center for Conflict Resolution.
Personal
University of Michigan, B.A., English & Political Science, University Honors, 2002; University of Michigan Law School, J.D., Order of the Coif, 2005.
Chambers Review
USA
Christa Cottrell is recognized for her expertise across a broad range of antitrust matters. She regularly handles class actions alleging price fixing and other anticompetitive behavior.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Christa is a smart and creative attorney who excels at client service and attacks legal issues from all angles."
"Christa is a smart and creative attorney who excels at client service and attacks legal issues from all angles."
Discover other Lawyers at
Kirkland & Ellis
California
