Kristina Kelchner

Kristina Kelchner is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Assistant General Counsel for the Port of Portland since October 2022, where responsibilities include providing counsel on business law and advising on real estate development and FAA regulatory compliance. Previously, Kristina held the position of Assistant General Manager at East Bay Regional Park District, overseeing a substantial portfolio of land management and development with a team of 85 and a significant annual budget. Prior legal roles include serving as Assistant District Counsel and Of Counsel at Holland & Knight LLP, focusing on securing permits for major projects, and positions at Berding & Weil LLP, Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP, and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Kristina holds a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law, specializing in Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law.