Kristen Sanocki

Kristen is a litigator representing corporations in sophisticated complex commercial disputes, multidistrict litigation, and class actions across the country.

Kristen has a particularly strong state and local tax (SALT) practice that centers on representing taxpayers in sales/use, property, corporate income, and other tax controversies. She regularly handles tax appeals before the Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission and other state and local agencies.

Clients rely on Kristen's precise attention to detail when resolving business contract disputes. She has a reputation as a legal strategist and is called upon to handle cases in many industries including manufacturing, telecommunications, financial services, agribusiness, and more. Kristen fiercely advocates for clients while managing all stages of litigation, including initial case assessment, large-scale discovery, dispositive motions, and trial. Her experience also includes both jury trials and the appeals process.

Kristen is a former Deputy Counsel to the Governor of the State of Missouri. As Deputy Counsel, Kristen was responsible for overseeing the legal departments for state agencies, leading the Governor's judicial selection process, including the appointment of more than 20 judges to St. Louis courts and counseling the office on high-profile litigation.