Cristina

D. Ballard

Associate
500 N. Akard Street, Suite 4000
Dallas, TX 75201-6605

Overview

Cristina’s practice focuses on corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. She regularly leads and manages multi-million dollar transactions from inception to closing, including the drafting of transaction documents and conducting all necessary due diligence, as well as assisting clients in business selection, formation and corporate governance.

She has experience in both buy-side and sell-side acquisitions for a broad range of clients, including portfolio companies of private equity firms, small and medium-sized established businesses and start-ups. Her broad industry experience includes health care and physician practices, professional services and management services organizations.

Cristina also regularly drafts stock and asset purchase and sale agreements, company and shareholder agreements, employment contracts and other corporate documents.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Cristina was an associate at a Frisco, Texas-based corporate law firm. In her free time, Cristina enjoys traveling with her husband, going to the park with her two dogs and spending time with her family and friends. 

 

Education

Admissions

Achievements

  • Woodward/White, Inc. – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Corporate Law (2024)
  • Memberships

    • American Bar Association
    • Association for Corporate Growth
    • Collin County Bar Association
    • Dallas Bar Association
    • Phi Delta Phi Honor Society 

Overview

Cristina’s practice focuses on corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. She regularly leads and manages multi-million dollar transactions from inception to closing, including the drafting of transaction documents and conducting all necessary due diligence, as well as assisting clients in business selection, formation and corporate governance.

She has experience in both buy-side and sell-side acquisitions for a broad range of clients, including portfolio companies of private equity firms, small and medium-sized established businesses and start-ups. Her broad industry experience includes health care and physician practices, professional services and management services organizations.

Cristina also regularly drafts stock and asset purchase and sale agreements, company and shareholder agreements, employment contracts and other corporate documents.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Cristina was an associate at a Frisco, Texas-based corporate law firm. In her free time, Cristina enjoys traveling with her husband, going to the park with her two dogs and spending time with her family and friends. 

 

Experience

  • Health Care M&A

    Led and independently managed the acquisitions of oral surgery practices and veterinary practices throughout the United States

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  • Corporate Governance

    Provided counsel on corporate and governance matters for portfolio companies of private equity firms.

  • General Business Agreements

    Drafted and negotiated documents required for general business operations, including employment agreements, referral

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