Kristen Schank began her legal professional career in 2000 as a defense attorney representing health care professionals, hospitals, nursing homes, police officers, and veterinarians. In 2003, Ms. Schank joined a large, self-insured health system as a Claims Manager for hospital professional liability, physician professional liability, general liability, and employment practice liability lines of coverage. During her tenure at there, Ms. Schank was promoted to Director of Claims and also served as a Senior Area Claims Manager. Ms. Schank was recognized as a Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine. Ms. Schank earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, her Masters in Social Work from Wayne State University, and her Bachelor of Arts from Oakland University.