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Chicago T: +1 312 368 7025 F: +1 312 630 5362 M: +1 312 316 9539 "Extraordinary ability to produce appropriate analysis for any situation and offer outstanding solutions to the client's varied and complex legal needs," Chambers USA RELATED SERVICES Media, Sport, Gaming and Entertainment Trademark and Copyright Intellectual Property and Technology Mergers and Acquisitions Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations Corporate Christina L. Martini Partner CHAIR, CHICAGO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PRACTICE NATIONAL HIRING PARTNER - ASSOCIATE RECRUITING [email protected] Tina Martini focuses her practice on domestic and international trademark and copyright law, as well as domain name, Internet, social media, advertising, unfair competition and entertainment law. Tina is Chair of the Chicago Intellectual Property Practice and serves as DLA Piper's National Hiring Partner - Associate Recruiting. She is also a member of the firm's Executive and Policy Committees and sits on DLA Piper's Diversity and Inclusion National Steering Committee. She has extensive experience in counseling, prosecution, enforcement, due diligence and licensing matters, and in assisting clients in protecting their intellectual property rights through litigation and other means, including the courts and uniform dispute resolution procedures. Tina regularly advises clients in the areas of brand development and management, and she develops, manages, maintains and enforces large intellectual property portfolios. She works closely with clients from the beginning stages of product development and provides strategic advice in searching and filing for brand names domestically and internationally. She creates global filing strategies to maximize clients' protection of their valuable brands in a streamlined, cost-effective way, and manages the global registration, maintenance, enforcement, licensing and disposition of those rights. Tina also advises clients regarding domain name, social media and on-line advertising strategy and enforcement. She creates and implements intellectual property policies and process plans which are specifically tailored to meet clients' legal and business needs. In addition, she has extensive experience in negotiating and drafting a wide variety of agreements which address various intellectual property rights. She has also been instrumental in numerous litigation successes in federal and state courts, and in domain name proceedings before various administrative organizations such as the World Intellectual Property Organization. Tina's experience reaches across a wide variety of business sectors, including food, food service, beverage, housewares, apparel, energy, agriculture, consulting, restaurant, franchising, advertising, real estate and financial services. One of her many areas of focus is in the pharmaceutical/life sciences sector, which is known for its unique, high-stakes challenges in the development and protection of brands. Tina served as on-loan intellectual property counsel for both Kraft Foods, Inc. and Searle/Monsanto for approximately one year. During both secondments, she gained invaluable insight and experience regarding the legal and business responsibilities of in-house counsel. DLA Piper is a global law firm operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. Further details of these entities can be found at www.dlapiper.com. This may qualify as “Attorney Advertising” requiring notice in some jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Copyright © 2017 DLA Piper. All rights reserved.

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"Extraordinaryability to produceappropriateanalysis for anysituation and offeroutstandingsolutions to theclient's varied andcomplex legalneeds," ChambersUSA

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Media, Sport, Gamingand EntertainmentTrademark andCopyrightIntellectual Propertyand TechnologyMergers andAcquisitionsLitigation, Arbitrationand InvestigationsCorporate

Christina L. MartiniPartnerCHAIR, CHICAGO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PRACTICENATIONAL HIRING PARTNER - ASSOCIATE RECRUITING

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Tina Martini focuses her practice on domestic and internationaltrademark and copyright law, as well as domain name, Internet,social media, advertising, unfair competition and entertainment law.Tina is Chair of the Chicago Intellectual Property Practice and servesas DLA Piper's National Hiring Partner - Associate Recruiting. She isalso a member of the firm's Executive and Policy Committees andsits on DLA Piper's Diversity and Inclusion National SteeringCommittee.She has extensive experience in counseling, prosecution, enforcement, due diligence andlicensing matters, and in assisting clients in protecting their intellectual property rights throughlitigation and other means, including the courts and uniform dispute resolution procedures.

Tina regularly advises clients in the areas of brand development and management, and shedevelops, manages, maintains and enforces large intellectual property portfolios. She worksclosely with clients from the beginning stages of product development and provides strategicadvice in searching and filing for brand names domestically and internationally. She createsglobal filing strategies to maximize clients' protection of their valuable brands in a streamlined,cost-effective way, and manages the global registration, maintenance, enforcement, licensingand disposition of those rights. Tina also advises clients regarding domain name, social mediaand on-line advertising strategy and enforcement. She creates and implements intellectualproperty policies and process plans which are specifically tailored to meet clients' legal andbusiness needs. In addition, she has extensive experience in negotiating and drafting a widevariety of agreements which address various intellectual property rights. She has also beeninstrumental in numerous litigation successes in federal and state courts, and in domain nameproceedings before various administrative organizations such as the World Intellectual PropertyOrganization.

Tina's experience reaches across a wide variety of business sectors, including food, food service, beverage, housewares, apparel,energy, agriculture, consulting, restaurant, franchising, advertising, real estate and financial services. One of her many areas offocus is in the pharmaceutical/life sciences sector, which is known for its unique, high-stakes challenges in the development andprotection of brands.

Tina served as on-loan intellectual property counsel for both Kraft Foods, Inc. and Searle/Monsanto for approximately one year.During both secondments, she gained invaluable insight and experience regarding the legal and business responsibilities ofin-house counsel.

DLA Piper is a global law firm operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. Further details of these entities can be found at www.dlapiper.com. This may qualify as“Attorney Advertising” requiring notice in some jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Copyright © 2017 DLA Piper. All rights reserved.

CREDENTIALS

AdmissionsIllinois

RecognitionsIn 2017, Tina was named to the inaugural list of Acritas Stars, which is a source of highly recommended lawyers that is a resultof a survey of more than 3,000 senior in-house counsel globally. Four core attributes that were repeatedly expressed asdistinguishing features for Acritas Stars lawyers include: being experts in their field; responsive; pragmatic; adept at buildingrapport with clients; approachable; and business-minded.

In 2017, Tina was one of four recipients of the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Women of Achievement Award. Presented eachyear by the Greater Chicago/ Upper Midwest Regional Chapter of the ADL, the award recognizes women who are outstanding intheir respective fields and embody the spirit and philosophy of ADL through efforts to improve communication andunderstanding among Chicago’s diverse, racial, religious and ethnic communities. Past recipients include Valerie Jarrett, senioradviser to former President Barack Obama; Lynn Martin, former US Secretary of Labor; Andrea Zopp, former CEO and presidentof the Chicago Urban League; and many other general counsel and executives of Fortune 100 companies and leadingprofessional services firms. Click here to view the press release and click here to read Tina's acceptance speech.

For many years, Tina has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, based on peer and client reviews and surveys. Inaddition, she has been selected as one of America's leading intellectual property lawyers by Chambers & Partners, a respectedEnglish research firm. Chambers & Partners has stated that Tina "focuses on international trademark and copyright law, with arespected track record relating to the internet and entertainment law." Clients have praised her in Chambers USA for herbackground in industrial engineering, which gives her the "extraordinary ability to produce appropriate analysis for any situationand offer outstanding solutions to the client's varied and complex legal needs." She "provides excellent client service," is "a joyto work with," is "skilled, intelligent and business-savvy," has "tremendous enthusiasm, passion, diligence and attention todetail," and "ensures that she is providing what a client needs." Clients have also said: "She is exceptional. Serious, strategicand highly intelligent. She is sensitive to our business needs and very commercially minded." The directory has further notedthat she “assesses risk not just from a textbook legal perspective, but also in a way that can be communicated to businessleaders.” She is also recognized for her "strategic vision," being "very good at giving advice from a 10,000 foot macro level."Clients also say Tina has "excellent client service skills and is devoted to ensuring that all needs and objectives are satisfied,"and she has been praised for her "exceptional sense of responsibility to her clients." "One source said: 'If I had a trademarkprosecution issue I would hire her in a second.'" She has also been repeatedly recommended by The Legal 500 United States.

From 2011 to 2017, Tina has been named in World Trademark Review 1000, a guide to the world's leading trademarkpractitioners. The publication notes that she plays a significant role in developing and implementing brand strategies for clientsin both global and local markets, and in protecting clients' trademark rights in the event of infringement. It states that she"shine[s] across a range of mandates. Martini's science background serves her well on pharmaceutical and food briefs - as doesher familiarity with food and drug regulations. Having been seconded to Fortune 100 companies, Monsanto and Kraft, she canput herself in her client's shoes and anticipate their aims, whether she is thinking through the next steps of portfolio developmentor launching a complaint against a competitor. She is a great practitioner whose reputation precedes her." Clients and peers"profess themselves proud to collaborate with her" and state that "[h]er trademark and copyright practice is all the moreimpressive given her in-depth knowledge of domain name, Internet, social media, advertising and competition matters." Tina isalso described as "strong, respected and well-known" and "dependably quick, logical and thoughtful." World Trademark Reviewfurther comments that " [she] continues to make a great impression. She compliments her excellent service and deep legalknowledge with invaluable insight gained through her past in-house experience." World Trademark Review further notes that sheis "highly skilled and articulate. She is a trademark expert in all areas, and her quality of work is of an exceedingly high level. Inaddition, the erudite practitioner is great on a personal level- she is both trustworthy and easy-going." She is an "outstandinglawyer" and "highly effective brand strategist," who "delivers unparalleled assistance. Her strategic skill is second to none."

In 2014, Managing Intellectual Property, a leading global news and analysis publication, included Tina in its list of "IP Stars -Top 250 Women in IP." Practitioners are chosen as "the best of the best in their field" following extensive client case researchand over 1,000 peer interviews and surveys conducted by the publication’s editorial team.

Tina is one of only 165 lawyers named to the 2010 BTI Client Service All-Star Team for Law Firms, which recognizes lawyerswho "top the charts in client service excellence" and "have packaged proactive outreach, counseling and a healthy dose ofpracticality with their deep understanding of their clients' business." Lawyers appear on the list only if they are named by clientsin an unprompted manner through BTI's research. The rankings are driven solely by feedback received directly from corporatecounsel from large and Fortune 1000 companies.

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In 2013, Tina was named a Fellow of The American Bar Foundation, which is an organization dedicated to advancing justicethrough research on the law, its processes and its impact on society. Tina has also been designated an Illinois Super Lawyer, asthe result of research projects conducted jointly by Law & Politics and Chicago magazines. She is the recipient of LawyerMonthly magazine's "Women in Law 2016 Award," and has also been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, Chicago'sBest Lawyers, Chicago Tribune's Best Lawyers in Illinois, Euromoney's Trade Mark Expert Guide, Guide to the World's LeadingTrademark Law Practitioners and Guide to the World's Leading Women in Business Law, Corporate LiveWire's Best inTrademark Law Services and M&A Awards, Legal Leader's Chicago's Top Rated Lawyers and by American Registry in its list of America's Most Honored Professionals and Top Attorneys in Illinois.

In 2013, the Law Bulletin Publishing Company named Tina as one of only 17 lawyers to receive the "Women in Law: WomenMaking an Impact" award. As the Law Bulletin notes, clients and colleagues say Tina "is one of the best lawyers" they haveworked with, and that she "is clearly dedicated to her client's best interests." They also say that she is "extremely bright," does a"fabulous job for her clients" and has "extraordinary energy, enthusiasm and insight."

In 2013, the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin featured Tina in the profile "A Seat at the Table," where she discussed her variousleadership roles and career at the firm.

In 2013, Chicago Lawyer magazine featured Tina in its "Checking in on the 'Next Generation of Law Firm Leaders.'" This articlewas a follow up to the magazine’s 2009 cover story about Tina as one of a small group of "leaders of the future" who "go aboveand beyond practicing law because they care about what their firm looks like today and will look like in the future." In the 2013update, Tina reflects on the developments in her career over the past several years, along with the changes in the industry andhow previous predictions about the future of law compare to how things are today.

In 2010, the Law Bulletin Publishing Company, publisher of Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer magazine,named Tina one of "40 Illinois Attorneys under Forty to Watch." As the Law Bulletin notes, clients, colleagues and peersconsider her an "extremely talented," "outstanding" and "profoundly committed" professional who "has very sharp analyticalskills, great intuition and ability to work in the gray areas" and "has a very practical wisdom, something you might expect to seein someone who has practiced law for over 30 years."

Other AccomplishmentsTina is committed to making a positive difference in the careers and lives of others. In addition to serving as Chair of theChicago Intellectual Property Practice at DLA Piper, she is the firm's National Hiring Partner-Associate Recruiting. In this role,Tina leads the firm's recruitment and hiring of new attorneys and lateral talent. She also serves on DLA Piper's PartnerNominating Committee. In 2014, Tina was the Chair of DLA Piper’s award-winning Global Women's Leadership Summit. Thissignature event is designed specifically for in-house women leaders to develop a forum to share experiences, thought leadershipand best practices on various topics of significant importance in the legal industry, and to help participants hone leadership skillsand create business development opportunities.

Tina's other leadership roles include serving as the Chicago office's Hiring Partner for five years. In addition, for the past severalyears, she has been an integral part of DLA Piper's diversity efforts, including her involvement on the Chicago office andNational Diversity Committees. She is also on the National Advisory Committee of DLA Piper's women's initiative, theLeadership Alliance for Women (LAW). In 2008, she was appointed as DLA Piper's first ombudsperson to support diversity andinclusion efforts and, in particular, for the LGBT community.

Tina has served on the Board of Directors of the Better Government Association and the University of Illinois Campus AlumniAdvisory Board. She has also served as a board member of the Chicago Committee – Advancing MinorityAttorneys/Transforming the Legal Profession and is on the Executive Board of Directors and Co-Founder of Hispanic Majority, anorganization committed to supporting the next generation of Latino leadership. She is a member of the Chicago Committee onWomen's Initiatives in Law. In addition, Tina sits on the Board of Advisors for DLA Piper's Marbury Institute. Her extensive probono work has included co-chairing the International Trademark Association's Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition for theMidwest region.

EventsChair, DLA Piper Global Women's Leadership Summit (September 29-30, 2014)

Civic and CharitableBetter Government Association, Board of Directors (2012 – 2017)Chicago Committee – Advancing Minority Attorneys/Transforming the Legal Profession, Board of Directors (2008 – 2015)Hispanic Majority, Co-Founder and Executive Board of DirectorsUniversity of Illinois Campus Alumni Advisory Board (2011 – 2017)

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Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago, Board of Managers (2008 – 2010)Member, Chicago Committee on Women's Initiatives in LawCo-chair, Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Moot Court Competition Planning Committee, Midwest Region (2005 – 2007)Member, Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Moot Court Competition Planning Committee, Midwest Region (2002 – 2017)Mentor, Leadership Council on Legal DiversityAlumni Advisor, Northwestern University School of Law Alumni Advisor Program

Prior ExperienceTina has been with DLA Piper (and its legacy firms Piper Rudnick and Rudnick & Wolfe) since she graduated law school. Shegraduated from Northwestern University School of Law in 1994, where she was Notes & Comments Editor for the NorthwesternJournal of International Law and Business. During law school, Tina was a legal intern in the Office of the General Counsel atBaxter Healthcare Corporation. Prior to law school, Tina graduated with highest distinction from the University of Illinois atChicago with a Bachelors of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. She completed her degree in three years and graduatedwith University Honors as a James Scholar. During engineering school, Tina worked at Motorola, Inc. as an engineering internspecializing in manufacturing and optimization. She also served as a research assistant for the Industrial EngineeringDepartment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

EducationHarvard Business SchoolDLA Piper/Harvard Leadership Program 2010J.D., Northwestern University School of Law 1994Notes and Comments Editor, Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business (1993 – 1994)Author, "Medical Waste Regulation in the US: A Dire Need for Recognition and Reform," Northwestern Journal ofInternational Law and Business (1993)B.S.I.E., University of Illinois at Chicago 1991with highest honors

CourtsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

MembershipsThe American Bar FoundationAmerican Bar AssociationHispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisIntellectual Property Law Association of ChicagoChicago Committee - Advancing Minority Attorneys/Transforming the Legal ProfessionChicago Bar AssociationIllinois State Bar AssociationInternational Trademark Association

INSIGHTS

Tina is a speaker, author and columnist, and she frequently shares her thought leadership with respect to current issues andtrends impacting both the legal and business landscapes. Premiering in April 2010, the Chicago Lawyer is featuring Tina andher column, "Inside Out," which compares and contrasts private practice and in-house counsel perspectives on these issues.These columns can be found on YouTube and at www.chicagolawyermagazine.com. Click here to view the complete archive ofTina's Chicago Lawyer columns. Beginning in January 2012, the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin is featuring Tina's column"Paradigm Shift," which focuses on different facets of the practice of law which have been impacted by the seismic changes inthe profession over the past several years, and the business context which drives both the legal profession and professionalservice organizations as a whole. Click here to view the complete archive of Tina's Chicago Daily Law Bulletin columns.

PUBLICATIONS AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIPTina has been featured in the following media/publications (please click on the links below to view the full interviews/stories):

PublicationsPlaying the game21 NOV 2017

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When 'The Office' becomes 'Game of Thrones'

Inside Out Reprint and Video Archive21 NOV 2017

Managing management11 SEP 2017

In-house or at a firm, project management matters.

Peer mentoring1 JUL 2017

How to find and nurture peer feedback.

Learning firsthand how to fight bigotry and discrimination15 JUN 2017

Tina's latest "Paradigm Shift" column shares an excerpt from her Anti-Defamation League's Women ofAchievement Award speech.

Paradigm Shift Reprint Archive15 JUN 2017

The working relationship15 MAY 2017

Having strong relationships a key to success in practice.

Life's lessons and experiences have a way of shaping who we are29 MAR 2017

Tina's latest "Paradigm Shift" column is on the importance of focusing on what really matters, enjoying life's journey and notjust focusing on the destination and truly treasuring those people and experiences that have shaped and meant the most to usand not letting them get lost or forgotten along the way.

Managing your talent30 DEC 2016

Successful organizations require business as well as legal skills.

Partnering with the business25 OCT 2016Becoming a true partner is more than just doing the work.

Women lawyers leveraging social networks: presenting your best self16 SEP 2016Ms. JD blog

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Feeling lash of discrimination before diversity was a popular word15 SEP 2016

Finding the right candidates5 AUG 2016

Ten tips for law firms on making the most of a summer associate program18 JUL 2016

Ten tips for summer associates: how to make the most of your time11 JUL 2016

Defining success in the law8 JUL 2016Ms. JD blog

Crisis averted: managing a client emergency17 JUN 2016

Finding the right answer26 APR 2016

Staying ahead of the curve22 FEB 2016

Start thinking of yourself more as a business owner than an attorney21 JAN 2016

A time of reflection14 JAN 2015

Ten tips for generating a life sciences brand name19 NOV 2015

The proliferation of brands, combined with the PR and financial consequences of a potential rebrand in the event ofinfringement, has made selecting a trademark trickier than ever. Christina Martini and Virginia Wolk Marino report.

The magic of professional gravitas15 NOV 2015Ms. JD blog

How to deal with change10 NOV 2015

How to define value in legal services29 OCT 2015

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Innovation in the law18 OCT 2015Ms. JD blog

Doing the little things right2 OCT 2015

The power of the elevator speech29 SEP 2015Ms. JD blog

Importance of confidants3 SEP 2015

Generating life sciences brand names: 5 key tips25 AUG 2015A high-stakes process

Moneyball provides lessons in good recruitment, management23 AUG 2015Ms. JD blog

A call to action for both young, veteran lawyers20 AUG 2015

What a new lawyer should know17 AUG 2015Ms. JD blog

Finding and keeping legal talent13 AUG 2015Ms. JD blog

Breaking down a decision1 AUG 2015

How to make a new you15 JUL 2015

Decoding myths and perceptions of introverts for extroverts18 JUN 2015

Building relationships with clients: a DLA Piper partner's tips5 JUN 2015Bloomberg BNA

Professional development tips from a DLA Piper partner27 MAY 2015Bloomberg BNA

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Cultivating big law diversity16 MAR 2015Bloomberg BNA

The importance of humility in practicing law16 APR 2014

Defining success in the law15 APR 2014

The benefits and challenges of one of advertising's most valuable assets - the slogan5 MAR 2014

Developing Business7 NOV 2013

Keeping open lines of communication15 OCT 2013

Positioning for success12 SEP 2013Chicago Lawyer

Pro Bono - both ways1 AUG 2013

The retention challenge5 JUL 2013

The benefits of big law firms25 JUN 2013

Happy clients and new challenges6 MAY 2013

Working with outside counsel4 APR 2013Chicago Lawyer

The art of conversation6 MAR 2013Chicago Lawyer

Calculated risks help in reaching goals9 JAN 2013Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

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Giving the Gift of Service to Another Can Provide a Lasting Impact19 DEC 2012

Passion makes attorneys more effective13 DEC 2012

Knowing how to change course10 Dec 2012

Consider all the options1 Nov 2012

Ask or be asked10 Oct 2012

Executive coaching for attorneys drives self-improvement, success2 Oct 2012

How to stay on top of things6 Sep 2012

Emotional intelligence, diversity lead to success in business world4 Sep 2012

Lawyers Can Maximize Return on Business Development Investment23 Aug 2012

Blending two lives into one10 Aug 2012Chicago Lawyer

Standing out from the crowd10 Jul 2012

Lawyers thrive by developing business10 Jul 2012

Building strong client relationships15 Jun 2012

Tips explore how to maximize effectiveness with clients7 Jun 2012

Hallmark of the best lawyers18 May 2012

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Emotional intelligence may impact a lawyer's client service10 May 2012

Mentors, mentees find emotional intelligence critical to relationships10 Apr 2012

Create a positive personal brand9 Apr 2012

Valuing innovation in your career7 Mar 2012Chicago Lawyer

Innovation must become a necessary part of a lawyer's job7 Mar 2012Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Emotional intelligence helps define success in a different way6 Feb 2012Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Lawyers must focus on their new year's resolutions10 Jan 2012Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Strong emotional intelligence16 Dec 2011

Client service: the key to success15 Nov 2011Chicago Lawyer

Going global should be for everyone15 Oct 2011Chicago Lawyer

Emotional intelligence and diversity: empowering success12 Sep 2011

Changing face of pro bono9 Sep 2011

Why differences bridge differences1 Jul 2011

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Cultivating professional success through mentoring28 Jun 2011

Being a creative lawyer5 May 2011

Emotional intelligence: driving success in today's business environment22 Mar 2011

Technology affects the practice15 Mar 2011

Having the difficult conversations1 Feb 2011

Being a legal role model22 Dec 2010

Answering the tough questions3 Nov 2010Christina Martini discusses how to conquer an unfamiliar legal issue.

Setting priorities, creating balance4 Oct 2010

The law school experience1 Sep 2010

Small versus big firms27 Jul 2010

Moral and economic reasons1 Jul 2010

A few pet peeves1 Jun 2010

Changing conversations1 May 2010

Seeing the life of a lawyer from different sides2 Apr 2010Christina Martini describes what life if like as a partner in an international legal practice.

Rescuecom v. Google: changing the future of keyword advertising?11 Sep 2009

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Events

Moderator, "Our Brand is Crisis: Legal Education at the Crossroads," Thomson Reuters Legal Executive Institute- The Futureof Law Schools (November 2, 2017) Presenter, "Advanced Business Development Strategies," Chicago Bar Association’s Leadership Institute (September 14,2017) Presenter, "Branding Strategies and Utilizing Marketing Resources," DLA Piper Marbury Institute- Level 2 Associate Academy(September 12, 2017) Presenter, "Ethics of Diversity and the Economics of Inclusion," Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession (March 29,2017) Presenter, "International Trademarks, using Paris Convention, TRIPS and Madrid Protocol," Federal Circuit Bar Associationwebinar (March 29, 2017)Presenter, "Advanced Business Development and Networking Skills," Chicago Bar Association's Leadership Institute(September 15, 2016)Speaker, "Beyond Experience - The Game Changers," Thomson Reuters Legal Executive Institute - 23rd Annual MarketingPartner Forum Conference (January 20, 2016)Presenter, "Making Your Own Way: Finding a Path to a Fulfilling Legal Career," Northwestern Alumni Fireside Chat EventSeries (November 18, 2015)Speaker, "Women's Transformative Leadership: Empowerment by Improving Participation and Representation," ThomsonReuters Legal Executive Institute - Women's Transformative Leadership conference (September 10, 2015)Speaker, "Copyright, Trademarks, or Litigation? The Promises and Pitfalls of Intellectual Property Rights for Writers,"ThrillerFest, Chicago (July 9-10, 2015)Chair, DLA Piper Global Women's Leadership Summit (September 29-30, 2014)Panelist, "Building Your Own Success," Coalition of Women's Initiatives in the Law, Fourth Annual Leadership Forum(October 28, 2013)"General Counsel Boot Camp - Intellectual Property," Corporate Counsel Women of Color, Eighth Annual Career StrategiesConference, Chicago (October 10, 2012)Presenter, "The Law Firm as a Business Model," Northwestern University School of Law (April 9, 2012)Presenter, "Finding Success in the Law," Posse Foundation, Chicago (March 22, 2012)

NEWSChristina Martini receives ADL Women of Achievement Award28 APR 2017

DLA Piper is pleased to announce that Christina Martini, a partner in the firm's Chicago office, is one of four recipients of the2017 Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Women of Achievement Award.

26 DLA Piper lawyers ranked among The World's Leading Trademark Professionals17 MAR 2017WTR 1000: The World's Leading Trademark Professionals 2017 has named 26 DLA Piper lawyers from nine countries to its listof top trademark professionals.

MEDIA MENTIONSTina is a multimedia journalist, legal commentator and podcast host contributing to many media outlets, including Bloomberg,Thomson Reuters, WGN Plus Radio, Huffington Post, Fast Company, Corporate Counsel magazine, Law360, National LawJournal, Inside Counsel magazine, Little PINK Book, Chicago Lawyer magazine, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and WorldTrademark Review. Tina frequently speaks on myriad topics, including business of law issues and trends impacting both the legaland business landscapes.

Since June 2017, Tina is the co-host of WGN Radio’s show “Legal Face-Off,” which is one of the nation’s premier legalprograms. Tina and her co-host, preeminent workers’ compensation attorney Rich Lenkov, debate politics, current events,entertainment and sports from a legal perspective. Click here to read more about and download the archive of Tina's "LegalFace-Off" shows.

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Podcast Host, "Legal Face-Off," WGN Radio (June 2017- present) "Christina Martini Speaks to the Power of Diverse Perspectives," Year Of The Peer Podcast (June 15, 2017)"Transitioning from Law School to a Law Firm," Origination Station (May 17, 2017)"Are you a Good Fit to the Firm?," Origination Station (May 17, 2017)"Preparing to Enter a Law Firm," Origination Station (May 17, 2017)"What Law Students Should Expect at Year 1," Origination Station (May 17, 2017)"Changes in the Law Firm Culture in the Last 10 Years," Origination Station (May 17, 2017)"Preparation Before Moving into the Legal Space," Origination Station (May 17, 2017)"Importance of Relationship Building and Networking," Origination Station (May 17, 2017)"Filter People you Meet," Origination Station (May 17, 2017)"Relationships and Time," Origination Station (May 17, 2017)"Young Lawyers on their Long/Short Term Careers," Origination Station (May 17, 2017)"In the News," Chicago Daily Law Bulletin (May 6, 2017)"Legal face-off" 20:00 mark, WGN Radio (April 4, 2017)"Legal face-off" 21:47 mark, WGN Radio (January 20, 2017)"Legal face-off" 27:44 mark, WGN Radio (November 18, 2016)"Legal face-off" 19:55 mark, WGN Radio (August 9, 2016)"Legal face-off" 27:07 mark, WGN Radio (May 27, 2016)"How do I develop my commercial awareness?," Solicitors Journal (May 24, 2016)"Cover Story — Leading the Charge," Best Lawyers, Business Edition (Spring 2016)"Interview with Christina L. Martini, DLA Piper," Origination Station (March 23, 2016)"Legal face-off" 32:17 mark, WGN Radio (March 22, 2016)"Legal face-off" 40:06 mark, WGN Radio (February 9, 2016)"Legal face-off" 37:05 mark, WGN Radio (January 11, 2016)"Attorneys Across America: featuring Christina L. Martini," Ms. JD Blog (November 3, 2015)"A day in the life of a big law partner," Bloomberg BNA's Big Law Business (October 29, 2015)"Legal face-off" 18:47 mark, WGN Radio (October 19, 2015)"Cross-channel legal marketing – Christina Martini," Bentley Tolk's Legal Marketing Launch Podcast (September 4, 2015)"4 ways firms are failing associates," Law360 (June 19, 2015)"RL 10: Christina Martini, Partner at DLA Piper on mindfulness," The Resilient Lawyer Podcast (April 24, 2015)"Why introverts make good lawyers," Albany County Bar Association Newsletter (February 2015)"To improve boards' gender diversity, experts say refine succession processes," Bloomberg BNA's Corporate Law &Accountability Report (December 12, 2014)"Tina Martini interview," interviewed by Steve Fretzin, consultant/coach on business development and marketing/sales forlawyers (December 9, 2014)"How the most successful people conquer burnout," Fast Company (October 27, 2014)"Women GCs on leadership and building trust," Corporate Counsel (September 24, 2014)"Minority powerbrokers Q&A: DLA Piper's Christina Martini," Law360 (October 28, 2014)"The emerging roles of general counsels: navigating today's dynamic global business environment, 'summit recap'," TinaMartini's interview at DLA Piper's Global Women's Leadership Summit event (October 17, 2014)"Women's Summit attendees confirm uptick in regulations affecting business," Bloomberg BNA's Corporate Law &Accountability Report (October 17, 2014)"Women in Business: Q&A with Christina L. Martini, Attorney, DLA Piper" Huffington Post Business Blog (September 29,2014) "Women GCs among those to attend DLA Piper's third Global Women's Leadership Summit," Inside Counsel (August 29,2014)

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DLA Piper is a global law firm operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. Further details of these entities can be found at www.dlapiper.com. This may qualify as“Attorney Advertising” requiring notice in some jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Copyright © 2017 DLA Piper. All rights reserved.