Kristina M. Araya

Associate | karaya@wnj.com | V-Card Grand RapidsT 616.752.2712F 616.222.2712 Kris Araya is a member of the Litigation Practice Group. She also regularly contributes to the One Court of Justice Blog, www.ocjblog.com, which provides comprehensive coverage of Michigan’s appellate courts and all their published decisions.
Kris Araya is a member of the Litigation Practice Group. She also regularly contributes to the One Court of Justice Blog, www.ocjblog.com, which provides comprehensive coverage of Michigan’s appellate courts and all their published decisions.
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Education

  • Wayne State University J.D. 2010 magna cum laude
  • University of Michigan B.A. 2004 Political Science with honors

Admitted

  • 2010, Michigan

Clerk Experience

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Honorable Gerald Rosen

Honors and Awards

  • Order of the Coif
  • Dean's Scholar Award Recipient, 2008
  • Federal Bar Association Scholarship, 2008
  • Alpert Foundation Scholarship, 2008
  • Gold Key Award, 2008

Bar Associations

  • State Bar of Michigan

Experience

  • Worked as part of a trial team on all aspects of commercial litigation, including pleadings, discovery and motion practice
  • Worked as part of a team that drafted appellate briefs on issues relating to the insurance industry
  • Successfully argued dispositive motions before the court

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Professional Affiliations

  • Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

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