2022 Max Goodwin Young Lawyer of the Year - Kyle Christie
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Kyle Christie is a partner with Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, where he has worked since graduating from McKinney School of Law in 2013. He has extensive experience handling personal injury and medical malpractice cases as well as § 1983 civil rights violations on behalf of prison inmates. He is a lifelong Hoosier and enjoys giving back to his community through his volunteer work with the YMCA “Breakfast with Santa” program and serving as a mentor to underprivileged students for the Walker Foundation. Kyle lives in Fountain Square and spends his free time going to local concerts and hiking with his dog.
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"For distinguished service to the citizens of Indiana and the United States as an outstanding young lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured under the laws of the State of Indiana and the United States of America"
Kyle was nominated for the Max Goodwin Young Lawyer Award
by Katie Marshall, Brandon Tate, Lance Ladendorf, and Lance Worland.
The text of his nomination is below.
Kyle is a valuable member of the legal community fighting for his clients every step of the way. Kyle, following in the footsteps of his dad, has a true heart for the injured. His clients have included prison inmates whose constitutional rights were violated when held in solitary confinement for extended periods, oftentimes with no explanation given. This is an issue that not every lawyer would have been willing to champion. This is a population of clients that many might be quick to write off. Not Kyle! He has worked tirelessly to get to the bottom of the wrong being committed against these inmates. His work has helped further ITLA’s mission of ensuring fair and equal access to the courts, even amongst the most vulnerable of our population.
Kyle is the kind of lawyer you can trust on a hand shake. He has already gained the respect of his colleagues on the other side of the fence. He has mastered a balance between zealous advocacy and understanding professionalism and civility.
Within his firm, Kyle heads up the clerk program. On the daily, he is setting an example for other young clerks and lawyers who are interested in protecting the rights and safety of Indiana’s citizens and consumers.
Kyle has also exhibited his commitment to service outside of the office. He has volunteered as a mentor for the Walker Foundation to help underprivileged and at-risk students prepare for college. He has also donated his time and talents to various charitable causes, including the “Breakfast with Santa” event put on by the YMCA, which provides struggling families with a wonderful Christmas experience. Further, Kyle’s previous work on the IndyBar Pro Bono Committee and the Legal Line and Ask-A-Lawyer programs has provided an important lifeline to Indiana families who otherwise would be unable to afford counsel.
Kyle is the kind of lawyer you can trust on a hand shake. He has already gained the respect of his colleagues on the other side of the fence. He has mastered a balance between zealous advocacy and understanding professionalism and civility.
Within his firm, Kyle heads up the clerk program. On the daily, he is setting an example for other young clerks and lawyers who are interested in protecting the rights and safety of Indiana’s citizens and consumers.
Kyle has also exhibited his commitment to service outside of the office. He has volunteered as a mentor for the Walker Foundation to help underprivileged and at-risk students prepare for college. He has also donated his time and talents to various charitable causes, including the “Breakfast with Santa” event put on by the YMCA, which provides struggling families with a wonderful Christmas experience. Further, Kyle’s previous work on the IndyBar Pro Bono Committee and the Legal Line and Ask-A-Lawyer programs has provided an important lifeline to Indiana families who otherwise would be unable to afford counsel.