Overview

Krista Hartrum defends clients in litigation and dispute resolution. In state and federal courts, her experience includes trial teams in commercial litigation, data privacy litigation and consumer protection class actions.

Prior Experience

Before joining Faegre Drinker, Krista was a litigation associate at an Am Law 100 firm. She previously served as a court-appointed special advocate for the family court of Somerset County (N.J.), working with children in the out-of-home foster care system to ensure their best interests are considered throughout court proceedings, managing a caseload of 20 to 30 families. During law school Krista was also a student attorney for Rutgers Law School Child Advocacy Clinic, conducting client meetings and participating in court hearings.

Personal Interests

A former NCAA Division 1 track and field athlete, Krista still likes to run daily. She also enjoys reading memoirs, and spending time with her family.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
New York

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Education

Rutgers School of Law
J.D. summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, Rutgers University Law Review (executive editor) (2022)

Boston University
Masters in Criminal Justice (2014)

University of Delaware
B.A. in English (2010)

Leadership & Community

Pro Bono

Krista has represented various pro bono clients, including from the ReNew reentry program.

Professional Associations

  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Hunterdon County Bar Association