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Christiana Ogletree

Christiana Ogletree

Associate
Overview

Christiana represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters.

Christiana’s career journey began during a college trip to a historic courthouse in London, where she was fascinated by observing a trial. The intellectual nature of the work, the challenge of creating compelling arguments, and the potential to make a real impact inspired her to pursue a legal career.

In law school, Christiana was drawn to the philosophy of law and the opportunity to explore constitutional issues. She enjoyed being an assistant for a legal writing professor and coaching the undergrad mock trial team, experiences that helped her become more comfortable with the basics of law and find joy in guiding new law students.

Christiana’s interest in commercial litigation was sparked by the fascinating and complex process of preparing for and conducting a trial. She also values the wide range of possibilities this practice area offers and the constant opportunities to learn something new. As a summer associate at the firm, she assisted with cases in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, education, and construction.

Now a fully qualified attorney, Christiana is known for her strong communication skills and empathy. She is committed to ensuring that clients feel heard and understood. Her knack for breaking down complex concepts and presenting information in an accessible way, coupled with her collaborative and competitive spirit, make her an asset to any team.

Services

Education

  • J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
    • cum laude
    • Washington University Journal of Law and Policy, Primary Editor
    • Certificate in Public Interest Law
  • B.A., Mississippi College
    • summa cum laude

Admissions

  • Missouri

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
2024 Pro Bono Achiever
Outside the Office

Christiana has a passion for anything creative. She writes both fiction and poetry, with a dream of publishing a book someday, and she also loves art and relaxes by doing digital drawings on her iPad. A musician and pianist, she has previously volunteered with her church’s worship band.

Christiana is also a world traveler. One of her favorite cities is her mother’s native Hong Kong, and she fell in love with London during an undergrad semester abroad. Her current goal is to see more of the U.S., especially the northeast and the west coast.

At home in St. Louis, Christiana enjoys spending time with her family. They enjoy the botanical garden, the zoo, the art museum, the symphony and theater, movies, and new restaurants. Christiana also loves time at home with her cat, Amber, who adopted Christiana when she was in middle school.