Christina Von der Ahe Rayburn plays a key role in Hueston Hennigan’s highest profile, highest stakes technology battles. Described by clients as “a fierce advocate” and “intensely brilliant at understanding the detail and complexity of the subject matter while retaining a clear view of the big issues and its impact on strategy,” she has deep experience in intellectual property and antitrust litigation at every stage. Many of her clients are known globally, including Amazon.com, Jacuzzi, Medtronic and Monster Energy.
Ms. Rayburn is highly invested in her clients’ cases, paying close attention to strategic decisions at every step. According to a former colleague and retired judge, Ms. Rayburn “has a unique drive for excellence that she consistently achieves.” As a member of the patent bar and as a Stanford-trained mechanical engineer, Ms. Rayburn is quick to understand the technology at issue in her clients’ matters. More importantly, she translates that technical understanding into clear and effective oral and written communications to stakeholders, judges, and juries. Clients and judges alike have praised her ability to marshal the relevant facts and explain a case to them clearly and concisely.
Ms. Rayburn has been named to The Recorder’s list of “Women Leaders in Tech Law: Litigation,” as well as the Daily Journal’s list of “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers,” the Los Angeles Times’ “Legal Visionaries,” and the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s.” She has also been selected as a “Future Star” and to the “40 & Under Hot List” by Benchmark Litigation and as a “Key Lawyer for General Commercial Disputes” by Legal 500, among many other accolades.
Updated Nov 2025
