Partners Liz Burnett, Christina Lincoln Appointed to New Leadership Roles at Robins Kaplan

Robins Kaplan LLP is pleased to announce that partners Liz Burnett and Christina Lincoln have been appointed to prominent leadership roles within the firm. Burnett will serve as Deputy Chair of the National Business Litigation Group, while Lincoln will serve as Deputy Chair of the Los Angeles office.

As Deputy Chair, Burnett will help guide the strategic direction of the Business Litigation Group, which includes over 100 attorneys across all seven of the firm’s offices. Burnett is a seasoned trial attorney with a national practice focused on product liability, commercial, and disaster litigation, including complex cases involving fires, explosions, and toxic torts. Drawing on her experience as both a litigator and former claims adjuster, she also represents industry leaders in high-stakes insurance coverage disputes.

“Liz is a tenacious advocate and a trusted advisor to clients facing some of the most complex and sensitive litigation challenges,” said Brendan Johnson, Chair of the National Business Litigation Group. “Her deep knowledge of the law and strategic vision make her an outstanding addition to the group’s leadership.”

Lincoln is a respected advisor and trial attorney whose practice focuses on catastrophic loss and management liability insurance. She represents domestic and international insurance carriers with first-party claims and bad faith litigations across the country involving large-scale disasters under a range of policy forms, such as property, builder’s risk, specified perils, and inland marine. As a certified Management Liability Insurance Specialist (MLIS), she also has extensive experience with directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance. As Deputy Chair of the Los Angeles office, she will help advance the firm’s key initiatives in the region and foster continued growth in one of its most dynamic markets.

“Christina exemplifies the forward-thinking leadership that defines our Los Angeles presence,” said Jason Fair, Managing Partner of the Los Angeles and Silicon Valley offices. “She brings a powerful combination of legal skill, tactical insight, and a deep commitment to client service that makes her a vital asset to both our office and the broader firm.”