Complex litigation representation
Kristin Foster focuses on complex commercial litigation, representing clients in the financial services, insurance, health care, retail and education sectors. She also has conducted internal investigations and represented clients in Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigations. She has handled a wide range of matters, including:
- Class action defense
- Financial services litigation
- White collar and internal investigations
- Breach of contract and other business disputes
Successes
- Represented financial institution in antitrust class action and related litigation concerning swaps trading.
- Represented clinical laboratories, medical group, nursing home, captive insurance company and manufacturer in matters arising under the False Claims Act.
- Represented healthcare systems in litigation concerning the alleged usage of tracking pixels on their websites.
- Represented retailer in class action alleging false and deceptive trade practices related to food packaging.
- Represented foundry in complex civil litigation involving claims of breach of contract, false and deceptive trade practices and product defect.
- Represented employer in class action concerning alleged violations of the Genetic Information Privacy Act.
Capabilities
Professional Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" (2024, 2025, 2026: Commercial Litigation)
Professional & Civic Activities
- Honorable Marvin E. Aspen in the Northern District of Illinois, law clerk (2020-2022)
News & Insights
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- Webinar
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- Webinar
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- Webinar
- SeminarMilwaukee Office (Webinar replays available December 2, December 14, and January 12)
Education
- The University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2014)
- The University of Chicago Legal Forum, symposium editor
- United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California, intern
- Northwestern University (B.A., magna cum laude, 2011)
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin