Monique Alycia Christenson primarily represents government entities in complex litigation designed to protect public health, safety, and other interests.
Monique is part of the team representing dozens of governmental entities, including states, counties, cities, towns, and townships in litigation targeting the alleged deceptive marketing and over-distribution of highly addictive opioid drugs, a contended cause of the nationwide opioid crisis.
While in law school, Monique worked for Motley Rice as a legal secretary, paralegal, and law clerk supporting multiple litigations across a range of practice areas including consumer protection cases involving Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler emissions fraud, toxic exposure cases involving burn pits and lead paint, as well as personal injury cases involving faulty Takata airbags and medical devices such as transvaginal and hernia meshes. Prior to joining Motley Rice, Monique gained legal experience as a paralegal for a law firm in California where she developed a respect for and fulfilment through the law by providing her local community with estate planning, trust administration, and probate services.
Awards, Accolades & Recognitions
The National Trial Lawyers
2022 Civil Plaintiff - Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer list, South Carolina
Best Lawyers
Charleston, SC
2025-2026 Ones to Watch list: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Blog Posts
July 6, 2023
Social media’s grip on teen mental health
by: Laura K. Stemkowski
January 8, 2021
Clicking with caution: Cybersecurity data breach risks are higher than ever Causes, Not Just Cases
by: Jodi Westbrook Flowers
August 12, 2020
Denied business interruption insurance payouts due to COVID-19 losses, some business owners may find justice in civil courts Causes, Not Just Cases
by: John A. Baden IV
News
March 5, 2026
International Women’s Day: The Women Who Inspire Us
by: Motley Rice
April 28, 2025
The history and legacy of Workers’ Memorial Day
by:
M. Nolan Webb