Christine Weason

Biographical Information

The following is from ALIS for the 45th Arizona State Legislature (2001-2002):

State Representative Christine Weason
Democrat -- District 25
Office number: 129
Phone: 602-542-3297
E-mail: [email protected]
Home City: Phoenix
Occupation: Lawyer
Member Since: 1997
BACKGROUND:

Christine spent her youth in a small Midwestern town, Effingham, Illinois. Her parents taught her the importance of hard work and responsibility. At a very young age, Christine displayed an interest in politics. She was very interested in history, and she enjoyed learning about historical figures. George Washington was her favorite because they both shared one thing in common - February 22 - same birthdays. Christine displayed courage and compassion for others from a very early age. She carries these same traits with her today.

EDUCATION:

Eastern Illinois University. Charleston, Illinois. B.A. Political Science, 1986.

Graduate Assistant. Completed 24 credits toward M.A. Political Science, 1986-87.

University of Lancaster. Lancaster, England. Senior Year Abroad.

Studied Political Philosophy and English Literature. 1985-86.

Whittier College, School of Law. Los Angeles, CA. J.D. 1993.

Law Review Staff. 1991-93. Coordinated National Association of Law Reviews Conference. 1992.

Moot Court Honors Board. Executive Justice. 1991-93. Awarded Best Advocate in National Bankruptcy Competition, New York, N.Y. 19930.)

American Board of Trial Advocates Award. Excellence in the Preparation of Trial Practice of Law. 1993.

Am. Jur. Award. Appellate Advocacy. 1993.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Arizona State Representative, Legislative District 25. Elected November 1996, re-elected November 1998. Holds positions on Appropriations Committee (Subcommittee - Criminal Justice and Transportation), Judiciary Committee, Environment Committee, and Rules Committee. 1997-2000.

Jaburg & Wilk, Phoenix, Arizona. General practice in Prepaid Legal Department. 1997-1999.

Weason Law Office, Phoenix, Arizona. Specialize in litigation of plaintiff personal injury claims. 1995-1997.

Personal Injury Attorney, Phoenix, Arizona. Negotiated and litigated personal injury claims of plaintiffs. Represented over 1400 women involved in breast implant class action suit. 1993-95.

Pro Bono Work. Assisted in domestic relations and custody matters for indigent women. 1993-present.

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE:

Weason's Winning Team. Organized strategy, devised and implemented fund raising and grassroots campaign for election to Arizona State House of Representatives. 1996.

Paul Simon for President Campaign. Field organizer, Iowa, Illinois, Georgia, Florida and Wisconsin. 1988.

Pennie for Illinois State Senate. Campaign Manager. Northern Illinois. 1988.

SPECIAL INTERESTS:

Advocates for equalization of capital finance to resolve the inequities in school finance. Believes all children (and adults) deserve quality education. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the method of school financing was unconstitutional. The Legislature must address and remedy this situation.

Supports effective and immediate measures to ensure a safe and clean environment.

Believes all individuals are entitled to quality, affordable health care.

MEMBERSHIPS:

Arizona Bar Association, Young Democrats of Arizona, Phoenix Zoo Member, PADI, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association.

Education

Juris Doctorate, Whittier School of Law, 1993

Bachelors: Political Science, East Illinois University, 1986

Employment

Arizona Legislative Service

Sources

Birth: 2002 Guide to the 45th Legislature (green book)

Education: 2002 Guide to the Legislature (Greenbook)