Biography
As Fish & Richardson’s chief operating officer, Kristine McKinney oversees operations of the firm’s 14 offices in the U.S., Europe, and China. Under her direction, business operations are focused on world-class client service, enhancing efficiency and productivity, and building a culture that inspires people at all levels of the firm.
Prior to becoming COO, Kristine served as the firm’s first chief legal talent & inclusion officer, a role in which she led the professional development, legal recruiting, diversity & inclusion, and pro bono teams. During her five-year tenure, Fish was selected as a Best Law Firm for Women for four consecutive years, elevated its most diverse class of principals ever, was recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, and earned the Mansfield Certified Designation from Diversity Lab, among many other notable accomplishments. Previously, Kristine was in management roles at Faegre Baker Daniels and Kirkland & Ellis. Kristine is a sought-after speaker and author on topics related to diversity, organizational effectiveness, change management, and leadership development.