Kristin M. Johnson Holevas is an associate whose practice focuses on advising insurers in pre-litigation coverage analysis, as well as representing them in complex litigation and coverage matters in state and federal courts. Kristin is a key member of the firm’s mass tort insurance teams, including those handling national “hair relaxer” litigation as well as the firm’s Opioid Coverage Task Force, where she monitors, analyzes and litigates the novel and evolving coverage issues related to opioid lawsuits filed nationwide against pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors and retail pharmacies. Kristin is also engaged in environmental insurance matters, including recent briefing of the pollution exclusion to the Illinois Supreme Court.

Kristin’s deep litigation experience allows her to quickly identify legal issues and develop effective litigation strategies for her clients. These skills earned her recognition by Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star in 2024 and 2025.