Christy Lynne Kollmar

Christy Lynne Kollmar

Guest Researcher

 

LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christykollmar/

ORCID ID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7780-913X

 

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Antitrust Law and Economics - University of Copenhagen, Denmark (2017 → 2021)
  • LL.M. - Master of Laws in Law and Finance - Riga Graduate School of Law, Latvia (2014 → 2016)
  • MGM - Master of Global Management in International Strategy - Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona, USA (2013 → 2014)
  • MBA - Master of Business Administration - College of William and Mary, Virginia, USA (2011 → 2014)
  • JD - Juris Doctorate in Law - Nova Southeastern University, Florida, USA (2003 → 2006)
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - University of Montana, Montana, USA (2001 → 2002)
  • AA and AS - Associate of Arts and Associate of Sciences - College of DuPage, Illinois, USA (1998 → 2001)

 

Scholarships, Honors and Awards

  • Awarded placement in the LERU Exchange Programme (University of Zurich), Switzerland, 2019
  • Fully-funded Ph.D. Scholarship (University of Copenhagen), Denmark, 2017/2020
  • Graduated with Merit – Master of Laws Degree (Riga Graduate School of Law), Latvia, 2016
  • Excellence Award for Foreign Applicants Scholarship (Riga Graduate School of Law), Latvia, 2014/2016
  • Graduated with Distinction – Master of Global Management Degree (Thunderbird School of Global Management), Arizona, USA, 2014
  • Women in Leadership Scholarship (Thunderbird School of Global Management), Arizona, USA, 2013/2014
  • MBA State Scholarship (College of William & Mary), Virginia, USA, 2011/2014
  • Dean’s List Recipient – Two Semesters (Nova Southeastern University), Florida, USA, 2006
  • Pro Bono Honor Program Award – Silver Level Recipient (Nova Southeastern University), Florida, USA, 2006
  • Best Oral Advocate (1L) Award – Legal Research and Writing Program (Western New England College), Massachusetts, USA, 2004
  • College of Arts and Sciences Scholar and Dean's List Recipient – All Semesters (University of Montana), Montana, USA, 2002
  • Graduated with High Honors – Bachelor of Arts Degree (University of Montana), Montana, USA, 2002
  • American Association of Railroad Superintendents (AARS) Scholarship, USA, 2001
  • Graduated with High Honors – Associates of Arts and Associate of Sciences Degrees (College of DuPage), Illinois, USA, 2001
  • President's Academic Honors Award Recipient and Honors Program Participant - All Quarters (College of DuPage), Illinois, USA, 2001

 

Honor Societies and Bar Associations

  • Honor Societies and Fraternities: Beta Gamma Sigma; Golden Key; Phi Kappa Phi; Psi Chi; Psi Beta; Phi Theta Kappa; Phi Alpha Delta; Alpha Chi Omega
  • US Bar Associations (current membership): Wyoming State Bar; State Bar of Montana; Washington State Bar Association (WSBA); Bar Association of the District of Columbia (DC Bar)
  • US Legal Organizations (past membership):  American Bar Association (ABA); Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA)

 

US Federal and State-Level Bar Licensing

  • State-level Bar Licensing:
    • District of Columbia
    • Wyoming
    • Montana
    • Washington
  • Federal-level Bar Licensing (Circuit Court):
    • 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
    • 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Federal-level Bar Licensing (District Court):
    • District Court for the District of Wyoming
    • District Court for the District of Montana
    • District Court for the District of Western Washington

 

Academic and Professional Experience

  • Principal/Director, Kollmar Law Office, PLLC., Montana, USA, 2010-present
  • Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, 2021-present
  • Ph.D. Researcher, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, 2017/2021
  • Internal Lecturer-Faculty, Riga Graduate School of Law, Latvia, 2016/2017
  • Erasmus Alumni Affiliate and Authorised Officer, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Ireland, 2016
  • Rotational Summer Associate, Smithfield Foods, Inc., Romania, 2012
  • Felony Deputy County Attorney and Coroner, Clallam County Attorney’s Office, Washington, USA, 2008/2009
  • Deputy County Attorney, Gallatin County Attorney’s Office, Montana, USA, 2008
  • Deputy County Attorney – Domestic Violence Division, Lake County Attorney’s Office, Montana, USA, 2006/2007
  • Adult Case Manager and Familial Abuse Counselor, Neopolitan Lighthouse Domestic Violence Shelter, Illinois, USA, 2002/2003
  • Domestic Assault Research Assistant – Social Psychology Department, University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois, USA, 2002/2003
  • Dental Assistant and Certified X-Ray Technician, Dental Office of Todd Molis, DDS., Illinois, USA, 1998/1999
  • Pharmacy Technician, Walgreens, Illinois, USA, 1997/1998
  • Professional Editorial Print and Runway Model, Elite Model Management, Global Talent Board, 1996/2003

 

Visiting Academic Placement

  • Visiting Researcher, Harvard Law School, Petrie-Flom Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 2023
  • Visiting Researcher, University of Zurich, Switzerland, 2019
  • Visiting Researcher, University College Dublin, Ireland, 2018
  • Visiting Reader, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, 2018
  • Visiting Reader, European Commission, Directorate-General for Competition (DGCOMP), Belgium, 2018
  • Visiting Investigator and Authorised Officer, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Ireland, 2017/2018

 

Select Humanitarian Placement and Legal/Business Internship Experience (Compensated and Uncompensated)

  • US Law Advisor and International Law Intern, bnt attorneys in CEE, Latvia, 2015/2016
  • Legal and Financial Consultant, Wedu Fund, Thailand, 2014
  • Business Development Consultant for Net Impact, Vogel Alcove, Texas, USA, 2013
  • Legal and Marketing Consultant, City of Casa Grande Airport, Arizona, USA, 2013
  • Planned Change Management and Legal Consultant, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Virginia, USA, 2012
  • Entertainment Law Clinical Intern, Directors Guild of America (DGA), California, USA, 2006
  • Immigration Law Clinical Intern and Domestic Violence Legal Advisor, Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc., Florida, USA, 2005
  • Family Law Intern and Marital Dissolution/Adoption Advocate, Shelowitz, Shelowitz, Terrell and Coffey, P.A., Florida, USA, 2005
  • Personal Injury Law Intern and Victim Advocate, Accident and Personal Injury Law Center, P.A., Florida, USA, 2004/2005
  • Personal Injury/Wrongful Death and Joint Venture Legal Intern and Victim Advocate, Chakmakis & Associates, California, USA, 2003
  • Insurance Defense Legal Intern, Bonetati, Sasaki, Kincaid and Kincaid, Inc., California, USA, 2003
  • Personal Injury Legal Intern and Victim Advocate, VanDerGinst Law, P.C., Illinois, USA, 2002/2003
  • Emergency Room Bedside Medical Advocate, Family Shelter Services and Central DuPage Hospital, Illinois, USA, 2002/2003
  • Student Counselor, Student Assault Recovery Services (SARS), Montana, USA, 2001/2002
  • Crime Victim Advocate for Justice and Municipal Courts, Crime Victim Advocate’s Office, Montana, USA, 2001/2002

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