Kristen Shields
Kristen Shields | Partner
Kristen Shields has significant litigation experience in a wide variety of governmental matters and complex litigation, excelling in construction, commercial, healthcare, automotive, and opioid litigation. She has also worked in insurance-related arbitration and anti-trust and financial matters. Having handled thousands of cases and tried over 100 jury trials, Kristen devotes fierce advocacy for the clients of Cotney Construction Law.
Education
- Cumberland School of Law, J.D. – Certificate in Trial Advocacy
- Birmingham-Southern College, B.A. cum laude
Professional Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Commercial Litigation, 2021
- The Prosecutor’s Award 2015-2016, V.O.C.A.L. Southern Region
Admissions
- Tennessee, 2018
- Alabama, 2011
Selected Professional and Civic Activities
- BNI for Middle Tennessee, West End Chapter, Vice President
- Tennessee Bar Association, Executive Board & Chair-Elect Criminal Justice Committee
- Lawyers’ Association for Women-Marion Griffin Chapter, Executive Board
- Belmont University College of Law American Inns of Court, Executive Committee
- Nashville Bar Association
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International—Nashville Alumni Chapter and Hull Chapter
- Cumberland School of Law Alumni Association
- Birmingham-Southern College Alumni Association
