Efficient. Tenacious. Insightful.
A dynamic litigator and outside general counsel, Christina Ferrari protects her clients’ interests inside and outside the courtroom.
She brings a depth of experience serving clients in highly regulated industries, including healthcare, life sciences, and emerging technology.
Sought out as a litigator for high-stakes disputes, Christina specializes in complex commercial litigation and administrative regulatory matters, and is adept at agilely employing practical, risk-based strategies for her clients’ success. With a background in biomedical research and a master’s degree in medical science, Christina leverages her technical expertise and ability to speak the language of her clients’ industries to navigate intricate legal challenges and achieve her clients’ goals. She has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and named to New Hampshire Union Leader’s 40 Under Forty.
Christina is our legal sword and shield – sharp, strong, and an advocate and protector all in one.
What she's great at
Christina skillfully advocates for her clients in federal and state courts, before administrative tribunals, and in alternative dispute resolution settings.
Complex Litigation
She efficiently manages and guides her clients through every stage of the legal process, from pre-suit preparation, through all-important discovery and pre-trial advocacy, to trial and beyond. Christina excels across a wide range of complex litigation matters, including:
- Commercial and business disputes, including matters arising from a variety of contracts and procurement and bid protest litigation
- Healthcare litigation, encompassing federal and state fraud, abuse, and governmental investigations and enforcement matters
- Digital health and health technology litigation
- Litigation involving life sciences, biologics and biosimilars, diagnostics, medical device, and pharmaceutical matters
- Litigation of regulatory complaints and administrative enforcement actions against regulated or licensed professionals and entities
- Product liability litigation
Christina also uses her skills and experience as a seasoned litigator to serve as outside general counsel to corporate clients of all types and sizes, from start-ups to multinational companies and every stage of growth in between. She especially excels at employing risk-balanced strategies, whether in a contract, in day-to-day operations, or with leadership and stakeholders, to ensure that a client’s business and competitive position is not only protected but advanced.
General Counsel
As outside general counsel, Christina is an accessible, trusted advisor who provides a set of services tailored to her client’s unique needs:
- Negotiation of a full range of strategic transactions and partnerships, such as research and development collaborations, joint ventures, licensing and technology transfer arrangements, supply and distribution agreements, contract research and manufacturing relationships, commercialization and promotion arrangements, master service agreements, and material and data transfer or use agreements
- Development and implementation of standardized templates, procedures, and playbooks to ensure efficient, risk-balanced business operations
- Counsel of internal and external stakeholders on short-term and long-term strategies for risk-balanced business operations and product development
- Creation and implementation of regulatory compliance programs
- Management of pre-litigation matters and alternative dispute resolution
- Counsel regarding innovative delivery models within existing and anticipated regulatory frameworks
- Management of other outside, local, or special counsel and other professional expertise, as needed
How she delivers
Christina combines her scientific background with a depth of legal expertise to offer strategic, practical, and risk-balanced solutions. She adeptly manages complex litigation and regulatory matters, guiding clients through each stage of the legal process with a focus on removing roadblocks to resolution and achieving favorable outcomes.
Why you'll enjoy working with her
Clients appreciate Christina’s ability to translate complex, technical legal issues into clear strategies that are valuable in navigating the gray of evolving regulatory environments. Her collaborative approach and commitment to understanding each client’s unique needs make her a trusted advisor in high-stakes matters where her versatility, resilience, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence are an advantage. Christina hits the ground running as a seamless extension of her client’s teams and works cross-functionally to accomplish her clients’ objectives and goals.
Who she is off the clock
Outside of her professional work, Christina enjoys spending quality time with her family and exploring the great outdoors of New Hampshire. She is also actively involved in charitable initiatives in her community and serves on various boards and committees for legal and business organizations.