Cristina Stam is a litigator and former federal prosecutor who represents clients at trial and on appeal. She investigates and litigates cases involving complex commercial disputes, including claims under the False Claims Act, and defends businesses in large-scale government and internal investigations. Her litigation experience also informs her proactive counsel, advising clients on compliance best practices. She has experience representing clients in federal court as well as before administrative bodies.
Prior to joining Parker Poe, Cristina was as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, overseeing sweeping investigations into violations of federal criminal laws and trying cases to juries. Earlier in her career, Cristina was a litigator at Williams & Connolly in Washington, DC, where she focused on complex civil litigation and criminal defense.
Cristina is a former law clerk for the Honorable Claude M. Hilton of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from Georgetown University.
Outside of work, Cristina enjoys UNC basketball, Argentine soccer, and hiking with her family.