Cristina Knolton joined the University of La Verne College of Law in 2007 and teaches Legal Analysis & Writing and Property.

Professor Knolton received her Bachelor’s degree with honors from University of California at Irvine and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She received her J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law, where she was a member of the Texas Law Review. Professor Knolton practiced as a real estate attorney at the firm Akin, Gump, Strauss, Haeur & Feld in San Antonio, Texas, where she represented commercial real estate clients in the acquisition, sale, ownership, and leasing of income-producing properties.

Prior to joining the College of Law, Professor Knolton was a professor at Texas Tech University School of Law and taught Legal Research and Writing, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Community Property. At Texas Tech, Professor Knolton also coached the ABA National Negotiation team, which placed fifth in the nation.

In 2007, Professor Knolton was nominated for the Hemphill-Wells New Professor Teaching Award. Professor Knolton has been a guest speaker on several occasions, discussing topics such as “How to Succeed in Law School,” “Texas Community Property Law,” and “A Lawyer’s Role as an Advocate in the Legal System.”

Email: cknolton@ulv.edu