Christy M. Penton

Christy M. Penton is an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She holds a Certificate in Healthcare Compliance (2018) from Mitchell Hamline's blended-learning program, a Master’s in Healthcare Management (Troy University), a Bachelor’s in Cellular and Molecular Biology (University of West Florida), and an Associate Degree in Registered Nursing (Pensacola Junior College). Her professional background spans law, healthcare IT, and nursing.

• Education: J.D. (Mitchell Hamline blended-learning program), M.S. in Healthcare Management (Troy University), B.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology (University of West Florida), A.S. in Registered Nursing (Pensacola Junior College)

Her research and practice focus on intersections between legal frameworks and healthcare systems, including estate planning, medical malpractice, and electronic health records. She maintains dual expertise as both a licensed attorney (specializing in probate, real property, and contract law) and a registered nurse with critical care experience.

Christy is a solo practitioner at Penton Law Center (Florida/Louisiana) and a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Her career bridges clinical, legal, and technological domains, reflecting her multifaceted background in healthcare compliance, nursing, and law.