Monique Alycia Christenson primarily represents government entities in complex litigation designed to protect public health, safety, and other interests.Monique is part of the team representing dozens of governmental entities, including states, counties, cities, towns, and townships in litigation targeting the alleged deceptive marketing and over-distribution of highly addictive opioid drugs, a contended cause of the nationwide opioid crisis.While in law school, Monique worked for Motley Rice as a legal secretary, paralegal, and law clerk supporting multiple litigations across a range of practice areas including consumer protection cases involving Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler emissions fraud, toxic exposure cases involving burn pits and lead paint, as well as personal injury cases involving faulty Takata airbags and medical devices such as transvaginal and hernia meshes. Prior to joining Motley Rice, Monique gained legal experience as a paralegal for a law firm in California where she developed a respect for and fulfilment through the law by providing her local community with estate planning, trust administration, and probate services. Awards and Accolades The National Trial Lawyers 2022 Civil Plaintiff - Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer list, South Carolina Best Lawyers Charleston, SC2025 Ones to Watch list: Product Liability Litigation - PlaintiffsRelated Blog Posts April 1, 2024 Yes, asbestos risks are still a concern by: Anne McGinness Kearse February 9, 2023 End of the Road for the "Texas Two-Step"? Causes, Not Just Cases by: Louis M. Bograd December 1, 2020 Lung cancer rates in non-smokers continue to increase Causes, Not Just Cases by: Lance Oliver Related News August 26, 2024 51 Motley Rice attorneys listed in 2025 Best Lawyers in America guide by: Motley Rice February 1, 2023 National law firms join IAFF in fight against 'forever chemicals' by: Motley Rice September 8, 2022 New Hampshire reaches $40.5 million preliminary settlement with opioid manufacturer J&J by: Motley Rice