Kristina Roomet Brines, PHR, SHRM-CP Director
Kristina Brines is a member of the Employment + Labor law team, providing practical and effective advice to businesses and non-profit organizations. She counsels clients on general employment matters and internal disputes, including personnel decisions and documents, compliance with State and Federal law, workforce management, and workplace investigations. Kristina works with clients to develop and implement best practices to avoid disputes and litigation, represents clients before administrative bodies and throughout the course of litigation, and performs trainings and educational sessions for clients to assist them in staying current and informed.
Kristina represents non-profit organizations in a variety of matters, including governance and litigation, particularly with respect to public accommodations and discrimination law, and general landlord-tenant issues.
Kristina holds certificates as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and a Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). She is a native Vermonter and is an active volunteer in the Vermont community.
Professional + Community
American Bar Association
Chittenden County Bar Association
Society for Human Resource Management
Vermont Bar Association
Vermont Human Resources Association
Catamount Trail Association, Board of Directors, 2009 – 2012
Leadership Champlain Alumni, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Board of Directors, 2010 – Present
Honors
Chambers & Partners (USA) 2020
Super Lawyers, New England Rising Star, 2013-2022