Kristen M. Kakascik

How Kristen Helps Clients

Kristen Kakascik is an Associate in Buchanan’s Labor & Employment section. After receiving her J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, she served for over six years in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps. During her time on active-duty, Kristen served as a military justice prosecutor, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Georgia, and in-house counsel for the Region of Japan’s Naval hospitals.

What Clients Can Expect

Kristen’s robust experience advising senior military officers provides a unique understanding of balancing legal challenges with her clients’ missions. Routinely praised for her legal acumen and thorough counsel, Kristen’s clients find comfort and confidence in her pragmatic solutions.

Utilizing my service experience, my unique ability to flex and flow with the needs of my clients provides reliable, well-rounded solutions during the most critical times. I pride my practice on accessibility and training to ensure preventative measures counteract reactive approaches when possible. I value every clients’ mission and work hard to coincide those needs with the law.

Proof Points

• Awarded two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals for her dedicated, unwavering service to the mission.
• Served as the sole legal counsel for the two largest overseas military hospitals with over 3,000 employees.

Outside the Office

Kristen hails from Weirton, West Virginia. When she’s not in the office, she can usually be found outside with a good book, making jam, or learning a new crafty hobby.  Kristen is passionate about serving her country and continues to do so in the Navy Reserves.