Baker Sterchi Member Bob Christie has been elected secretary of Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ) and will continue his servicing on the organization’s board of directors and Executive Committee.
Lawyers for Civil Justice is a national coalition of companies, law firms and defense bar organizations that advocates for reform of procedural litigation rules to promote the just, speedy and inexpensive resolution of civil claims. LCJ’s advocacy focuses on class actions, multidistrict litigation, expert evidence standards, cost allocation, discovery and third-party litigation funding.
At Baker Sterchi, Christie co-chairs the firm’s Trial & Appellate Practice Group and is a member of the Public-Sector Risk Management & Consulting group. He defends professionals, businesses, governmental entities, law enforcement officers and individuals in high-exposure matters.
Christie is active in several peer-selected legal organizations. He serves as chair of the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Techniques and Tactics Committee, is a member and past president of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and is a member of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys.
Christie earned his law degree from Seattle University School of Law and is admitted to practice in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and before the U.S. Supreme Court.














