Women in Law 2025

2025

CHRISTINA WERNICK PARTNER Laner Muchin, LTD

C hristina Wernick is widely recognized as one of the next- generation leaders in labor and employment law — a lawyer whose intellect, composure, and leadership have made her a trusted advisor to employers and an admired figure in the legal community. A partner at Laner Muchin, Christina represents employers in collective bargaining, arbitration, workplace investigations, and complex labor and employment disputes. She counsels management on everyday workplace issues, oversees policy and compliance reviews, and represents clients before the National Labor Relations Board, the American Arbitration Association, and in federal and state courts. Her deep understanding of both management and labor perspectives — gained through years of experience representing clients on both sides — gives her a unique ability to resolve conflicts strategically, practically, and with lasting impact. Christina’s professional excellence has earned her widespread recognition, including being named by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s Notable Leaders in Employment and Labor Law and selection by her peers for The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition) for Employment Law – Management. Clients describe her as confident under pressure, relentlessly prepared, and unflappable in even the most contentious settings. She combines sharp analytical thinking with a warm, steady presence that makes clients and colleagues alike feel heard and supported. Equally notable is Christina’s commitment to leadership and mentorship. Within Laner, she is a designated mentor to younger attorneys, guiding them through complex cases while helping them find their own authentic voice as professionals.

She is particularly devoted to mentoring women lawyers and professionals, showing through example that success can be achieved with both grace and grit. Her leadership style is collaborative and principled — firm when necessary, but always grounded in respect and empathy. Beyond her client work, Christina frequently speaks at professional conferences, sharing insights on collective bargaining, employment law developments, and leadership in the modern workplace. She is an active participant in organizations that promote the advancement of women in law and business, serving as a visible and vocal advocate for diversity, inclusion, and opportunity within the profession. Her speaking engagements and industry involvement have helped countless professionals better understand labor law while encouraging young women to pursue leadership roles in the legal field. What sets Christina apart is her rare combination of technical mastery, authenticity, and influence. She leads not through volume but through quiet strength, earning the trust and admiration of clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel alike. She is equally comfortable in a boardroom strategy session or a mentoring conversation with a new associate — always focused, prepared, and genuinely invested in helping others succeed. Christina Wernick exemplifies the very best of today’s legal profession: skillful, ethical, and human. Her achievements reflect not only her personal success, but her enduring commitment to elevating others, advancing women in law, and modeling the kind of leadership that inspires confidence, builds community, and strengthens the legal profession as a whole.

WOMEN IN LAW 2025