Her Story
About Kristin
Kristin Gummoe, Esq., MBA is a highly accomplished litigation attorney and Senior Litigation Associate at Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas LLP, where she has built her legal career since joining the firm in September 2019. Based in Williamstown, Kristin focuses primarily on general liability defense while also handling matters involving environmental law and real estate transactions. Since graduating from Rutgers Law School in 2018, she has developed a reputation for her strong litigation strategy, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients. Her practice spans the full lifecycle of litigation, from case development and discovery through settlement negotiations and jury trials.
Before joining Hoagland Longo, Kristin served as a law clerk for the then Presiding Judge of General Equity for Vicinage 1, covering Atlantic and Cape May counties in New Jersey. In that role, she conducted extensive legal research, drafted judicial opinions, and assisted with bench trials, gaining invaluable courtroom and judicial experience early in her career. Kristin also earned her Master of Business Administration from Rutgers School of Business–Camden, complementing her legal background with a strong foundation in business and strategic decision-making. Admitted to practice in New Jersey and the Federal District Court of New Jersey, she brings a practical, solutions-oriented perspective to every matter she handles.
As a senior associate, Kristin plays an active leadership and mentorship role within the firm, guiding junior attorneys and overseeing the firm’s summer associate program. She is passionate about supporting the next generation of legal professionals by providing mentorship, answering questions, and helping associates navigate the demands of litigation practice. Kristin finds the most rewarding aspect of her work in helping clients through what is often one of the most stressful experiences of their lives. She takes pride in serving as a trusted advocate and steady guide throughout the judicial process, ensuring clients feel supported while working toward the best possible resolution. Her leadership, professionalism, and impact within the legal community were further recognized when she was named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 NJBIZ Forty Under 40 award.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Kristin
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my values of honesty, empathy, and compassion, and I've been truly blessed with mentorship. My judge, Judge Michael Blee, was a phenomenal individual and taught me so much. My managing partner, Chad Moore, and whole team have been a huge part of my success and helped me become the attorney that I am. At my firm, we're big on mentorship, and Julie Alicino, Chad Moore, Mike Kearns, and Malcolm McPherson have all been a big part of my success.
Due to that, I always like to give that back, whether it's people at my firm or in different facilities or associations that we're involved in. My view on this field, is that although we're on different sides of the aisle, there is no need to be unnecessarily adversarial. Therefore, i always try to view my adversary as a colleague and will work with them as much as I can. The New Jersey bar is small, and therefore, your name and reputation are everything. Accordingly. I attempt to always be sympathetic, understanding, and honest.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is to never diminish who you are. I'm a first-generation attorney, so there's been a lot of advice along the way, but the most important has been to never diminish who you are and be true to yourself, because that's what's most important. It's being able to look yourself in the mirror every night knowing you did your best, no matter if you won or lost. Being true to yourself and never diminishing who you are is what matters most.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Just do it. Law school and the bar are challenging, but the work itself is so rewarding. While the legal field is still male dominated, the number of female attorneys is continually growing and female representation is so important.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty, empathy, and compassion are the values most important to me in my work and personal life. My view is the legal field's not easy. It's adversarial by nature. But there's no reason to make each other's lives more difficult. So my practice always has been to do what I can for my adversary, as long as it doesn't negatively impact my client.
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