Christina F. Rich

Christina F. Rich is an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she teaches Business Regulation and Compliance. She holds a Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law and a specialized education in international business law from University College London Faculty of Laws.

Her research and professional expertise focus on legal frameworks governing business compliance, healthcare law, and corporate governance. At Medtronic, she serves as Vice President and Chief Counsel for the cardiovascular portfolio, contributing to senior leadership teams and shaping legal strategies in medical device regulation.

Rich actively engages in public health advocacy as a board member of FASD-United, a national nonprofit addressing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and prenatal substance exposure. Her career spans significant roles in legal, compliance, and public policy sectors, including deputy chief compliance officer positions and leadership in Minnesota state government.