Overview
The cornerstone of Christine D. Bushnell’s practice is defending clients in mass torts and civil litigation. She has successfully defended clients in a broad array of matters including medical malpractice, personal injury, premises liability, dram shop, and construction defect.
Prior to joining HeplerBroom, Ms. Bushnell worked at a boutique law firm in Portland, Oregon, where she specialized in insurance defense. Ms. Bushnell gained valuable insight when she clerked for the Honorable Adrienne C. Nelson and the Honorable Shelley D. Russell in the Oregon Judicial Department.
When not practicing law, Ms. Bushnell spends time with her husband and chasing around her six-year-old son. She also enjoys exploring Illinois.
Education
- Lewis & Clark Law School, J.D., 2016
- Texas State University, B.S. in Criminal Justice, 2003
Law School Honors/Involvement
- Academic Enhancement Program
- Student Director
- Animal Law Review
- Associate Editor
- Andrea Swanner-Redding Scholarship
- Cornelius Honor Society
- Health Law Society
- Treasurer
- Lewis & Clark Legal Clinic
- Lewis & Clark Tax Clinic
- Scholar List
Admissions & Affiliations
- Illinois
- Oregon
Professional Associations
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Sangamon County Bar Association
