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Kristyn Hansen

Associate

Kristyn has experience representing a wide range of clients in civil matters, including in the areas of intellectual property, antitrust and consumer protection, and complex commercial litigation. 

She has drafted and argued motions in State and Federal courts and has participated in a broad array of complex litigation matters from inception through discovery and trial preparation.

Kristyn has worked with major international clients across jurisdictions to develop and implement strategic, scalable solutions to new legislation. Kristyn’s matters are often at the intersection of technology and antitrust. Her litigation experience includes coordinating third-party fact discovery relating to online gaming and payment processing in national smartphone app store antitrust litigation. In addition, she has counseled clients on antitrust matters with respect to proposed exclusivity agreements, Colgate and MAP policies, and with issues arising under the Robinson-Patman Act, Lanham Act and analogous state laws. Kristyn is well-versed in current issues regarding Standard Essential Patents, having conducted annual reviews of global FRAND decisions in connection with her prior role. As a general litigator, Kristyn has also worked on matters concerning data privacy and evaluating clients’ policies, terms and conditions for compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and other state data privacy laws.

At her prior firm, Kristyn was actively involved in mentoring and served as co-chair of the Associate liaison committee.

Expertise

Industries

Qualifications

Admissions

State Bar of New York, 2020

State Bar of Connecticut, 2018

Courts

U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, 2019

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Academic

JD, Boston University School of Law, 2018

BA, Psychology, Boston University, 2014

BS, Communications, Boston University, 2014

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.