Cristine Patterson is President of Entrusted Advisors, a national legal services company that partners with corporate legal departments as a strategic alternative to outside counsel. Entrusted Advisors deploys seasoned, vetted legal professionals as an extension of in-house teams, offering a flexible and cost-conscious model for modern legal departments.

Cristine approaches her work as a relationship builder first and a business leader second. As a former litigation and compliance attorney with eight years of practice, she understands firsthand the pressures in-house teams face. She partners with legal and executive leaders to design solutions that are not only strategic and sustainable, but rooted in a deep understanding of each team's culture and goals.

Cristine is deeply committed to the advancement of women in the legal profession and in business. Through Entrusted Advisors, a WBENC certified women-owned business, and her own personal mentorship, she actively supports women in law through networking events, conference sponsorships, and roundtable participation.

Cristine received her J.D. cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law and is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia.