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Kristi Rich Winters is the office litigation manager in the Albany, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice is focused on employment litigation and preventive counseling.

Kristi represents employers in numerous forums, including state and federal courts and administrative agencies. She also assists employers in preparing employee handbooks and policies and procedures.

Kristi is a recipient of the American Bar Association/Bureau of National Affairs Award for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law. She was publications editor of the Buffalo Law Review.

Honors and Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America©, “Employment Law – Management”, “Labor Law – Management,” “Litigation – Labor and Employment” (2023-present)
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers®, “Rising Stars” (2022-present)
  • New York Super Lawyers®, “Rising Stars” (2014-present)

Credentials

Education
State University of New York at Buffalo
J.D.

magna cum laude

Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
B.S.
Admitted to Practice
Connecticut - D. Conn.
New York - N.D. N.Y.
New York - W.D. N.Y.
Connecticut
New York
2nd Circuit Court of Appeals
New York - S.D. N.Y.

State University of New York at Buffalo
J.D.

magna cum laude

Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
B.S.

Connecticut - D. Conn.
New York - N.D. N.Y.
New York - W.D. N.Y.
Connecticut
New York
2nd Circuit Court of Appeals
New York - S.D. N.Y.