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Christina Pyle Engle

Christina Pyle Engle

Partner
Overview

Christina fights for clients in complex commercial litigation disputes and employment actions at the state and federal levels.

With a focus on business disputes, Christina represents clients in a broad range of cases, including workplace injuries, employment issues, premises liability, insurance and indemnity obligations, non-compete enforcement, and intellectual property rights. She is involved in all aspects of litigation from the initial filing or defense of a lawsuit through trial and has represented clients in state and federal courts across the nation, achieving favorable verdicts in both bench and jury trials. She is known for being the most prepared attorney in the courtroom. A significant portion of her practice is devoted to representing and advising staffing companies and their clients. As a part of the firm’s franchise and distribution team, Christina also regularly advises and represents franchisors in franchise-related disputes.

With nearly 15 years of experience as a litigator, Christina brings a practical and business-minded perspective to every case. Her approach is grounded in understanding the full impact of litigation on the client’s business and developing strategies that align with the client’s broader business goals. Clients value Christina’s partnership and commitment to achieving the best possible results.

Since 2022, Christina has served as co-chair of HB WE, Husch Blackwell’s Employee Resource Group for the women of the firm, having previously served on its predecessor group, the Women’s Initiative Subcommittee, starting in 2017.

Industries

Services

Recognition

  • Kansas Bar Association, 2018 Kansas Bar Association Pro Bono Award
  • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, Rising Star, 2014-2021
  • Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Up & Coming Award
  • Missouri Bar Association, Pro Bono Wall of Fame

Education

  • J.D., Notre Dame Law School
      • Dean’s List
      • J.L. Weigand Jr. Notre Dame Legal Education Trust Scholar
      • Notre Dame Journal of Legislation, senior articles editor
      • Notre Dame Law School Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, Expert Witness Section coordinator
  • B.S., Kansas State University
    • Marketing
      • College of Business Administration, student ambassador
      • College of Business Administration, Student Council, vice president
      • Dean’s List
      • Kansas State University Foundation Scholarship

Admissions

  • Missouri
  • Kansas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • Johnson County Bar Association
  • Kansas Bar Association
  • The Missouri Bar