Christina Ferrari recently joined the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law’s Mentors and Champions Panel, where she and other legal professionals discussed career paths, mentorship, and practical advice for first-year law students.
Christina’s unique career journey began in neuroscience and biomedical research, and she eventually decided to pursue the field of law, attending the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law to study patent law in the school’s top-tier program. It was her experience in the Daniel Webster Scholar Program that encouraged her pivot to litigation, where she now focuses on risk mitigation and dispute resolution strategies for clients—often in the biotech and life sciences industries—inside and outside of the courtroom.
During the panel, Christina spoke to her initial interest in science: “Growing up, I didn’t have any idea that I wanted to be a lawyer—I wanted to be a doctor or be in science.” It was an unexpected health issue that caused her to pivot her career, and in a way, her career has come full circle as she now has several clients in the medical industry that she can support with her legal expertise.
A first-generation lawyer, Christina mentors colleagues and peers, reflecting her commitment to sharing knowledge and experience with the next generation of legal professionals—an important commitment given the mentorship she’s experienced and appreciated in her own career:
“You will find those people who are going to be in your corner always. If there is a secret sauce, it’s having a mix of folks with different backgrounds to champion you.”
Christina Ferrari is a shareholder in Bernstein Shur’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, representing clients in healthcare, life sciences, and emerging technology. Drawing on her technical expertise and experience in complex litigation and regulatory matters, Christina provides risk-balanced strategies that protect and advance her clients’ businesses.