Our Team

Kristina E. Wilson
Kristina focuses her practice on General Counsel Services, Real Estate, and Business Law. Specifically, she represents investors and developers in residential and commercial acquisitions, pre-construction and development, due diligence, closings, leasing, and assists property owners with a variety of legal issues that may arise. She assists clients with corporate formation, drafts and negotiates an array of contracts, and offers a problem solving approach to provide white glove service to business owners and investors. She delivers practical and complete legal and business solutions tailored to the specific needs of individual and business clients.
Prior to launching KEW Legal®, Kristina was a partner at Simply Legal LLP, worked at Alvarez Arrieta Diaz-Silveira LLP and served as Associate/Deputy General Counsel for Trump Dezer Development. On a daily basis, she managed the gambit of legal issues for hundreds of entities and joint ventures, participated in major real estate acquisitions and developments from the due diligence phase to post-closing management, and spearheaded numerous complex business transactions. She streamlined processes, managed outside counsel, and eliminated inefficiencies, which had a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. Notable projects include: Trump Towers, Trump Palace, Trump Royale, Trump International Beach Resort and Spa, Porsche Design Tower Miami, Residences by Armani Casa, Intracoastal Mall, The Dezer Collection, and Powerline Industrial Center. She has previous work experience in marketing, project management, and internal auditing with several large corporations such as Lufthansa AG, Siemens Corporation, and Norwegian Cruise Line.
Awards & Publications
- Honored as Bad Ass Woman of the Year in 2023 by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, nominated also in 2021 and 2022;
- Honoree of the Thelma Gibson Award from the Miami-Dade County Women’s Chamber of Commerce, 2023;
- Obtained AV Preeminent Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell;
- Recipient of South Florida Business and Wealth’s Legal Award in 2021;
- Featured 2019 Superstar in Attorney at Law Magazine;
- AVVO 10.0 Rated Attorney 2018-current;
- Recipient of Super Lawyers’ 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024;
- Recipient of Legal Elite’s 2017 Excellence Award for Commercial Acquisitions;
- Selected for the FAWL MAP Committee and Mentoring Committee in 2016; and
- Recipient of Daily Business Review’s 2015 “On the Rise” Award
Education
- Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Juris Doctorate, Dean’s List, Concentration: International Law
- University of Miami School of Business, Coral Gables, FL – Master of Business Administration, Concentrations: International Business & Finance
- University of Alabama At Birmingham, Birmingham, AL – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, magna cum laude, Major: Marketing Minors: International Business & German
Bar Admissions and Certifications
- Florida
- New York
- Washington, D.C.
- Title Agent Certification
- Real Estate Agent License
Professional & Community Associations:
- Compliance Director for the West Broward Chapter, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
- Chairman’s Roundtable Member – Aventura Marketing Council
- Unanimously voted by the City of North Miami Beach to serve on the Planning and Zoning Board in November 2017
- Regular panelist for legal education seminars
Personal Interests
Kristina grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, moved to Miami in 2004 and has been a ‘Canes fan ever since. She played Division I college tennis at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In her free time, Kristina enjoys playing tennis, golf, outdoor activities, and spending time with her dog, Mia.
Hobbies:
Watching and playing sports (Go ‘Canes!), traveling, boating, spending time with friends
Favorite Drink:
Margarita (on the rocks, no salt)
Countries Visited:
36 countries
Favorite Band:
Coldplay