Cristina Renghini joined Hook Law in 2024. She focuses her efforts on estate planning, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. With a Ph.D. in European and International Law from the Università degli Studi di Macerata, Cristina’s academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in estate planning and related legal matters.
Before joining Hook Law, Cristina began her career in education, teaching law and economics at a public high school. She also gained valuable experience as an Adjunct Professor at the Università Europea di Roma, teaching International Trade Law and International Private Law. Her legal internship further honed her skills in legal research, analysis, and document preparation across various areas of civil and criminal law.
At Hook Law, Cristina leverages her diverse background to assist clients with their estate planning needs. Her attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments make her an invaluable asset to the team. Fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish, Cristina’s multilingual capabilities allow her to effectively serve a diverse clientele and handle complex legal matters with precision and care.
Cristina lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her golf pro husband. She credits her Italian heritage to her love of good food and wine. In her free time, Cristina enjoys reading fantasy novels, “attempting” CrossFit, and traveling.
Education
- Università degli Studi di Macerata | Ph.D. in European and International Law with Merit
- Università degli Studi di Macerata | Master’s in Law (LL.M.) with Merit
Publications
- C. Renghini, “The Consequences of Brexit on the New Patent Protection System in the European Union,” International Trade Law 2 (2018): 483-499.
- C. Renghini, “The G.I.E.M. Judgment and the Comparison between the European Court of Human Rights and National Courts,” Human Rights and International Law 3 (2018): 702-710.
- C. Renghini, “Economic Growth and Innovation Protection: The European Patent with Unitary Effect,” in T. Febbraio & M. Ricci (eds.), Economic Growth, Rights Protection, and the Role of Institutions (EUM, 2018).
- C. Renghini, “Ne bis in idem Principle and ‘Double-Track Systems’: The Ongoing Dialogue between the Italian Constitutional Court and the ECtHR,” Italian Yearbook of International Law 29 (2019): 475-480.