Christy Boardman Kuklinski | Banking & Financial Services Attorney | Balch & Bingham

Education

The University of Alabama School of Law

J.D., 2017, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif; Alabama Law Review; Robert F. Wagner National Labor & Employment Law Moot Court Team
The University of Alabama

M.A., Economics, 2012
The University of Alabama

B.S., Commerce and Business Administration, 2012, summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

What previous experiences, prior to your work at Balch, influence your practice?

Before attending law school, I was an investment banker in New York. In this role, I assisted in the origination of over $3 billion in senior managed corporate and municipal debt issuances, developed complex models to analyze various financing constraints and scenarios, and conducted extensive due diligence while analyzing prevailing market conditions to mitigate risks, among other capacities. These experiences in investment banking have given me valuable insight into the deal process and the ability to anticipate needs and concerns of my corporate clients.
What legal challenges are you looking forward to tackling in the future?

There is currently a lot of uncertainty in the cryptocurrency space as rules and regulations for crypto activities and investments continue to develop. It is an exciting time – both from a financial perspective and a legal perspective – watching the cryptocurrency space evolve and anticipating the legal challenges that come with the development of digital currency.

Select Matters

Mergers and Acquisitions: Representation of international technology company in its $140+ million strategic acquisition of an enterprise construction project management software business.
Investment and Custody Compliance: Advised a multibillion-dollar financial institution on multiple state and local investment and custody regulations for public funds, quasi-public funds, and pension funds.
Prevention of Suspected Financial Exploitation: Advised various financial institutions on transaction and disbursement holds and other best practices for senior and vulnerable clients.
Registration and Filing Compliance: Helped negotiate stipulation agreement with state securities commission and advise issuer on compliance with state requirements for upcoming sale.
FINRA Arbitrations: Representation of various financial institutions in multiple arbitrations involving a wide range of investments, alleged misrepresentations, and labor and employment disputes.
Complex Litigation: Representation of clients in state and federal courts in complex litigation matters, including a securities class action and an insider trading civil action.
Solar Energy Transaction: Representation of seller in 108 MW solar project and related financing.

Education

The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2017, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif; Alabama Law Review; Robert F. Wagner National Labor & Employment Law Moot Court Team
The University of Alabama, M.A., Economics, 2012
The University of Alabama, B.S., Commerce and Business Administration, 2012, summa cum laude

Courts

Bar Admissions

Awards & Accolades

Community Involvement

Alabama Securities Commission, Commissioner
The Blackburn Institute, Fellow
The University of Alabama Honors College Council, Executive Member
American Bar Association, Consumer Litigation Committee, Member Chair 2023 – present, Web Editor 2021 – 2023
Alabama Symphony Orchestra Junior Patron Board
Momentum Upward Early-Career Program

Clerkships

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama, Honorable R. David Proctor, 2017 - 2018