Jessica E. Christie
Jessica E. Christie
Biography
Jessica E. Christie is an Associate in Burns White’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania headquarters. Ms. Christie focuses her practice on railroad law where she represents Class I and short line railroads in cases that involve allegations of personal and occupational injuries and wrongful death. Ms. Christie is also a trained mediator offering alternative methods of resolution to clients.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Christie worked at 412 Food Rescue, at the University of Pittsburgh and at Wigle Whiskey. She is excited to return to the practice of law.
Ms. Christie received her Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and French from Bates College. She is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Credentials
Areas of Law
- Railroad Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Education
- Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 2001)
- Bates College (B.A., 1996)
Bar and Court Admissions
- Pennsylvania
Memberships
- Allegheny County Bar Association
- Women in the Law Division
- Mediation Council of Western PA
Community/Civic Involvement
- Allegheny County Bar Foundation, Board Member, 2024-2027
- Animal Friends, Volunteer
- Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation, Volunteer