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Bethany Kristovich

Bethany Kristovich

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Bethany Kristovich is a litigation partner and trial lawyer focused on complex civil litigation, with a particular emphasis in high-stakes trials and appeals.

She has represented some of the nation’s largest companies, law firms and private equity firms in their most sensitive, complex and urgent matters.

Bethany brings a trial lawyer’s instinct to developing a case strategy with an eye toward achieving the client’s goal. A client described Bethany as “a tremendous litigator, and she catches us off guard when she is being practical but aggressive in a very approachable way.” Recognized by Chambers USA for her acumen as a litigator, Bethany has advised on a wide variety of disputes—including those involving consumer protection, product defect and mass tort claims and class actions. She has particularly deep experience advising lawyers and law firms on professional liability matters.

Bethany has a history of driving intractable problems to resolution, whether through trial, motion or dispute resolution. Thriving in a high-stakes environment, she has also been called upon to defend against numerous applications for preliminary injunction.

Originally from Louisiana, Bethany grew up near her family’s tree farm. Her earliest experience as a lawyer included service as a public defender in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In her free time, she enjoys running and boxing.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Law Firm Defense - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Bethany Kristovich of Munger, Tolles & Olson offers a wealth of experience in defending law firms facing professional liability and malpractice claims. Her wide practice sees her advise corporate clients in civil litigation matters, including major class actions.

Litigation: General Commercial - California

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Bethany Kristovich has represented an array of significant clients in product liability and mass tort litigation. She also has an active practice defending law firms in malpractice suits.

Strengths

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  • Bethany is incredibly talented. She is great at strategy.

    Law Firm DefenseChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bethany is terrific and hard-working.

    Law Firm DefenseChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bethany Kristovich has a high level of experience, is a consummate professional and is aware of clients' needs.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bethany is good in trial and tenacious in representing her clients.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bethany is one of the best litigators I have encountered.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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California

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