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Christina L. Lara

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Christina Lara
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CLLara@Venable.com
Washington, DC
T +1 202.344.4212

Christina Lara focuses her practice on regulatory matters in support of our Nonprofit and Political Law practice groups. Christina advises on a broad range of issues, from campaign finance matters, lobbyist registration, and ethics rules to entity formation and dissolution, corporate governance, and contract preparation and review. Her clients include charities, trade associations, business entities, political committees, and other nonprofit organizations.

Christina began her Venable career as a summer associate. While earning her law degree, Christina gained valuable experience as a law clerk for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; the Office of General Counsel at the Smithsonian Institution; and the Obama Foundation. She also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Peter J. Messitte of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

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Thought Leadership

November 2023

Nonprofit Organizations Digest
Nonprofit Organizations Digest

October 12, 2023

Highlights of the 2023 NAAG/NASCO Annual Conference
Highlights of the 2023 NAAG/NASCO Annual Conference

Events

March 20, 2024

Tips, Traps, and Trends – Developments and Practical Considerations in Charitable Fundraising
Tips, Traps, and Trends – Developments and Practical Considerations in Charitable Fundraising

Recent News

August 31, 2023

Venable Recognized Among the Top 10 in Legal Aid Society of DC’s Making Justice Real Campaign
Venable Recognized Among the Top 10 in Legal Aid Society of DC’s Making Justice Real Campaign

July 21, 2023

DC Courts Recognize 24 Venable Attorneys in 2022 Pro Bono Honor Roll
DC Courts Recognize 24 Venable Attorneys in 2022 Pro Bono Honor Roll

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Education

  • J.D. cum laude Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law 2021
    • Law and Public Policy Institute Certificate
    • Lead articles editor and staff member, Catholic University Law Review
    • ACEBC Hennessy Moot Court Competition – First Place Team & Best Oral Advocate, 2020
    • Teaching and research assistant, Prof. Regina T. Jefferson
  • B.A. Comparative Literature – Spanish, French, and Portuguese Languages and Literatures Princeton University 2007

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia