A native of East Tennessee, attorney Christina S. Stanford graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in biology. She pursued her law degree at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, where she graduated at the top of her class while earning awards in tax, research, and writing courses. She also enjoyed competing as a participant and coach in national moot court competitions. After obtaining her law license, Christina returned home to Tennessee to join the law office of Williams and Stanford, PLC, where she worked as an associate attorney for several years. She established herself in the local community while expanding her practice to appear before judges across the state. In 2013, she was excited to establish The Stanford Law Firm, PLLC as a founding member with her husband, Chris.