Christina T. Sherman

Christina Sherman, J.D. is dedicating her law practice, Christina T. Sherman, PLLC, to helping families grow through Adoption, IVF and Surrogacy. Christina is licensed to practice law in Washington and New York and has been practicing law for over 20 years. Christina represents adoptive families and birth parents, and intended parents, gestational carriers and donors both locally and in interstate matters. Christina has been honored to represent hundreds of clients in their adoption and family formation cases; and has been named an Academy Fellow in the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA). The Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) is a credentialed, non-profit organization dedicated to the competent and ethical practice of adoption and assisted reproduction law. It advocates for laws and policies to protect the best interests of children, the legal status of families formed through adoption and assisted reproduction, and the rights of all interested parties. Attorneys are awarded membership to AAAA only after a rigorous review to ensure that they meet the highest standards of ethical and legal practice in adoption. Christina received her law degree from Cornell Law School in 2002, and clerked for a federal district court judge, Hayden W. Head, from 2002-2004. Christina has been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the top 2.5% of attorneys among her peers. While described by clients as "tough" when necessary, Christina is a warm and approachable attorney you can trust through all aspects of your legal proceeding. While most adoptions are collaborative, Christina has the skills and experience to represent you even in the most complicated and complex cases. Christina will work with you through the process that works best for your situation. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Christina T. Sherman included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Academy Fellow for the Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Academy, 2022 Super Lawyer Rising Star Other Sources of Feedback About Christina T. Sherman Included on the 2014Washington Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2013 Washington Super Lawyers list

• Owner / Manager

• Olive Bearb, Of Counsel, 2010 - 2013
• Fury Bailey, Associate, 2009 - 2010
• Languages
• English (Primary)

• TPR: Ethical Considerations and Choice of Law, AAAA (Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys), September 10, 2024
• Visiting Professor of Law and Ethics, University of Puget Sound, 2007 - 2008
• Representative Clients
• Step-Parent Adoptions
• Newborn Parent Adoptions
• Interstate Adoptions
• Adoptions from Foster Care
• Adult Adoption

• New York, 2003
• Washington, 2005

• SEEDS (Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy), October, 2024 - Present (Member)
• Academy Fellow for the Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Academy, 2022
• Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, 2005 - Present
• Washington State Association for Justice, 2010 - 2013 (Member)
• Washington State Association for Justice, 2010 - 2012 (CLE Committee Member)
• Washington Women Lawyers, 2005 - Present