Christina Natale Joins HIKE2 as New Legal Industry Solutions Director

PITTSBURGH – HIKE2, a leading provider of technology advisory and implementation services for legal operations, is proud to announce the appointment of Christina Natale as the new Industry Solutions Director. Christina brings with her an impressive background as a complex litigation attorney and practice manager with extensive experience at the intersections of law, technology, science, and operations.

“I am excited to join the deep bench of subject matter experts and innovators at HIKE2 transforming the legal operations landscape,” said Natale. “HIKE2 understands the unique challenges facing this market, and I look forward to leveraging my distinctive knowledge and experiences to bring tailored industry solutions to its rapidly growing client base.”

Christina’s career is marked by her outstanding accomplishments in complex litigation. She has played a pivotal role in establishing and leading multidistrict and coordinated proceedings, negotiating case management procedures, and briefing and arguing dispositive issues in federal courts throughout the United States as well as the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.

As a trial lawyer in the Environmental Tort Litigation Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division, Christina was instrumental in advising and directing large-scale discovery and litigation plans for the EPA’s Office of Water and its Office of Pollution Prevention & Toxics. Her experience leading national judicially-appointed committees on science, legal briefing, and ESI further underscores her comprehensive skillset.

Christina’s passion for connecting complex scientific and legal issues has been a cornerstone of her career. She excels in understanding and explaining the intricate biological and technical processes of disease and injury causation. This expertise has enabled her to effectively defend and depose multinational corporations and global experts in various scientific fields, contributing significantly to her success in litigation.

Throughout her impressive career, Christina has employed these diverse capabilities to adeptly manage law firm practices and operations, building complex legal insight into TAR models, automated workflows, and robust client and data management systems for the benefit of her clients.

Recognized for her leadership, results, and reputation as a skilled litigator, Christina repeatedly has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in both Kentucky and Washington, DC, and a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in Washington, DC and Texas. She has successfully represented thousands of parties in legal actions involving a wide range of medical devices, consumer products, and environmental contaminants.

At HIKE2, Christina is poised to apply her multi-disciplinary knowledge and experience to develop innovative solutions that modernize and improve law firm operations, practice, and case management processes.

“We are thrilled to welcome Christina to our team. Her unparalleled expertise and insight into complex litigation and legal operations make her an invaluable asset to HIKE2 and our clients,” said Amanda Wodzenski, Founder and Principal at HIKE2.

ABOUT HIKE2

HIKE2 is an IP-enabled boutique services firm, specializing in the legal sector. Our primary focus is on providing innovative solutions in legal, risk, and compliance for highly regulated industries. We understand the unique challenges and intricacies these sectors face and are dedicated to offering targeted, effective services that address these specific needs. From leveraging AI for in-depth legal analytics to employing sophisticated cloud solutions for data security and compliance, our offerings are designed to empower legal professionals and firms. Our approach goes beyond traditional legal services; we aim to be at the forefront of integrating technology with legal expertise, providing our clients with a competitive edge. Learn more at https://www.hike2.com/