About Christian R. Burne

Christian R. Burne is a member of the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Northern Virginia office. He focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, government investigations, and complex civil litigation. Drawing from his experience in federal court and as lead counsel at military courts-martial, he represents individuals and corporate clients, guiding and advising them through all stages of litigation.

Before joining the firm, Christian served as a judicial law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Previously, Christian served as a Judge Advocate in the United States Army. As a military prosecutor at Fort Bragg, N.C., Christian tried multiple federal felony cases to verdict, worked closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, agents, and investigators, and advised military commanders on criminal matters. He deployed to the Middle East as a National Security and Operational Law Attorney with Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, where he advised commanders, staff, and soldiers on the Law of Armed Conflict and other international legal obligations. He was also assigned as an Assistant Professor of Law at the United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., where he taught courses on military, criminal, constitutional, and international law, and was the appointed installation Military Magistrate.

Christian continues his military service as a major in the United States Army Reserves.

Experience

Government Experience

• Judge Advocate, United States Army, 2018-2023

o Trial Counsel (Prosecutor), XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.

o National Security/Operational Law Attorney, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve

• Judge Advocate, United States Army Reserves, 2023-Present

Teaching Experience

• Assistant Professor of Law, United States Military Academy at West Point, 2021-2023

Internships

• Law Clerk, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2016-2017

• Law Clerk, American Bar Association, Government Affairs Office, 2015

Judicial Clerkships

• Hon. Edward G. Smith, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2023-2024

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Associate
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Government Experience: Judge Advocate, United States Army, 2018-2023
    Trial Counsel (Prosecutor), XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.
    National Security/Operational Law Attorney, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve
    Judge Advocate, United States Army Reserves, 2023-Present
    Teaching Experience: Assistant Professor of Law, United States Military Academy at West Point, 2021-2023
    Internships: Law Clerk, U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2016-2017
    Law Clerk, American Bar Association, Government Affairs Office, 2015
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2017, Pennsylvania
    Virginia
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Penn State Dickinson School of Law
    Class of 2017
    J.D.
    cum laude; Order of Barristers and Woolsack Honor Society; Senior Editor, Penn State Journal of Law and International Affairs; Vice President, Moot Court Board
    Other Education
    University of Scranton
    B.A.
    summa cum laude
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Christian R. Burne was admitted in 2017 to the State of Pennsylvania.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Christian R. Burne is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Virginia.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Christian R. Burne attended Penn State Dickinson School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.