Kristen Spina

Kristen Spina is an attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy. Based at the firm’s Alton, Illinois office, she focuses her efforts on helping plaintiffs involved in class actions and complex litigation.

“I’m committed to holding corporations accountable for their harmful practices,” Kristen explained. “I bring unwavering dedication to every case with the goal of securing justice for my clients.”

Committed to Her Clients

Kristen assists with all aspects of litigation, including legal research, drafting motions, reviewing discovery, preparing witnesses, and coordinating strategy with other team members. She ensures each case receives the thorough attention it deserves.

Kristen’s strong legal research and writing skills, developed through years of experience as a federal judicial law clerk, allow her to analyze complex legal issues, craft persuasive arguments, and make meaningful contributions at every stage of a case.

She also works closely with clients to ensure they feel supported and heard throughout the legal process. She aims to be approachable and provide clients with stability and guidance during an otherwise challenging time in their lives.

“I became an attorney to fight injustice and provide competent assistance to those who otherwise would not have a voice,” said Kristen. “I’m grateful to collaborate with other brilliant and dedicated attorneys to achieve meaningful results for our clients.”

Background & Experience

Kristen earned her B.S. in Business Management from Purdue University in 2015, with concentrations in Marketing and Strategy and a certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

She went on to attend Saint Louis University School of Law, where she was a member of the Order of the Woolsack Honor Society, competed on the National Moot Court Competition Team, and contributed to the Saint Louis University Law Journal.

During law school, Kristen gained practical experience in the public interest field, interning on criminal post-conviction cases. She earned her J.D. in 2021, graduating magna cum laude in the top 5% of her class.

Before joining Simmons Hanly Conroy, Kristen served as a judicial law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. She also worked as an Adjunct Professor at Washington University School of Law, where she taught U.S. Law and Methods.