Kristina Bitzer
Kristina believes that meaningful communication coupled with a nuanced understanding of all relevant facts is key to bringing a case to a successful resolution.
- Northern Illinois University Law Review, Volume 42, Editor-in-Chief
- Enjoyed a decade-long career as an underwriter
Kristina Bitzer
Attorney in Rockford, IL
Kristina joined the Rockford office after graduating summa cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 2022. With an innate interest in all things healthcare, Kristina focuses her practice on medical malpractice and other insurance defense matters.
Before law school, Kristina enjoyed a decade-long career as an underwriter for multiple prominent property and casualty insurance carriers. This background gives her a broad understanding of all aspects of the insurance relationship, uniquely positioning her to serve her clients. She keeps apprised of developments in the field, understanding that meaningful communication and a nuanced understanding of all relevant facts are crucial to bringing a case to a successful resolution.
While in law school, Kristina served as Editor-in-Chief of Northern Illinois University Law Review, Volume 42. While serving as Editor-in-Chief, she published "Online and Off-Label: Closing the Regulatory Gap in Online Direct-to-Consumer Drug Promotion and Prescribing" and was awarded the “Most Outstanding Note/Comment Award.” Since its publication in 2021, “Online and Off-Label” has been cited and quoted by multiple law journals and news sources.
Kristina continues her relationship with her alma mater, serving as the class agent for the Northern Illinois University College of Law Class of 2022. Kristina is also an avid supporter of animal rescue and adoption efforts. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her three rescue cats. She also enjoys hiking, reading, and baking.
Practices
Credentials
Education
J.D., Northern Illinois University College of Law, summa cum laude
B.A., University of Missouri - Columbia
Licensure(s) and Admission(s)
State Courts of Illinois
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Professional Affiliations
Illinois Defense Counsel
Northern Illinois University, Contracts I and II, Teaching Assistant, 2020 – 2022
Northern Illinois University Law Review Vol. 42, Editor-in-Chief
Results
- Achieved multiple dismissals on behalf of a local county sheriff's department, its deputies, and staff facing an unusual deluge of meritless inmate civil rights lawsuits, including allegations of unsanitary conditions, delays in medical treatment, and unlawful assessment of medical copayments. Four dismissals with prejudice were achieved, saving the client significant time and expense in defending these baseless claims.
Presentations/Publications
Presentations
“WGN Legal Face Off,“ Guest Contributor (2021)
Publications
"Online and Off-Label: Closing the Regulatory Gap in Online Direct-to-Consumer Drug Promotion and Prescribing," 42 N. Ill. U. L. Rev 164 (2021)
Awards/Recognition
- Northern Illinois University College of Law
Alumni Council Prize, 2022
Hellene and Edward Fioretti Award, 2022
Outstanding Contribution to Scholarly Publications Award, 2022
