M. Kristina Raattama
Attorney at Law
Florida
FL, TN
About
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Client Reviews
"Kristina Raattama has an unparalleled understanding of the law and possesses a unique ability to quickly identify innovative solutions to complex problems. In addition to being honest and straightforward in her approach to legal issues and challenges, Kristina practices law at the highest level of professionalism."
"With Kristina’s deep knowledge of our higher education landscape and law in Florida, she seamlessly stepped in to meet our temporary need for in-house counsel for contracts and transactional matters. Her service offered the added benefit of tangible recommendations about our contracting practices and contract forms, allowing us to improve efficiency in our processes and quality of certain contract forms."
Work History
MK Consulting, LLC
Owner/Proprietor
Aug 2018 - Present
Providing legal services, legal operations consulting and compliance consulting.
Florida International University
General Counsel
Jul 2010 - Apr 2016
Chief legal officer reporting to President and Board of Trustees, managing all legal matters and governance questions for the University and its affiliated 501(c)(3) organizations. Led a team of nine attorneys, three paralegals and three staff members and oversaw the University Compliance and Integrity Office. Aligned the legal staff efforts around FIU’s mission and strategic plan.
University of Florida
Various
Mar 2001 - Jun 2010
Progressively achieved greater legal and operational responsibilities over almost 10 years. Drafted and negotiated complex business transactions and major university agreements primarily involving research endeavors, business operations and academic matters; worked with senior university leadership and their staffs on university governance issues; and oversaw office administrative operations.