Kristin M. Mackin
Ms. Mackin’s practice includes both civil and appellate litigation, as well as advising municipalities and school districts in areas such as contract drafting and negotiation, public records law, open meeting law, and development of policies and procedures. After clerking for the Honorable G. Murray Snow at the Arizona Court of Appeals, Ms. Mackin’s practice focused on development of civil litigation skills while representing private class action plaintiffs. Shortly thereafter, Ms. Mackin’s practice shifted to representing mostly school districts in both civil and appellate litigation and advising school districts at every stage of contract development. Ms. Mackin’s practice now includes representation of governmental entities in litigation of land use and zoning issues and defending municipalities in related §1983 claims in state and federal court. Ms. Mackin also represents governmental entities in election law matters, as well as private entities in commercial litigation disputes.