Kristina Lawson
@kdlaw.bsky.social
Managing Partner @HansonBridgett | Chair, Bay Area Council | President, Medical Board of California | Leading with purpose in law, policy & public service
Proud to see California leading once again with the launch of the West Coast Health Alliance alongside Oregon and Washington. This partnership affirms California's commitment to science, transparency, and protecting public health.
California will not let a compromised federal agency endanger our people.
We are partnering with Oregon Governor @tinakotek.bsky.social and Washington @governorferguson.bsky.social to launch a new West Coast Health Alliance in the face of Donald Trump’s mass firing of CDC doctors and scientists.
We are partnering with Oregon Governor @tinakotek.bsky.social and Washington @governorferguson.bsky.social to launch a new West Coast Health Alliance in the face of Donald Trump’s mass firing of CDC doctors and scientists.
Breaking News: Saying the CDC has become “a political tool,” California, Oregon and Washington announced plans to form an alliance that would coordinate vaccine recommendations for the three states.
September 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Proud to see California leading once again with the launch of the West Coast Health Alliance alongside Oregon and Washington. This partnership affirms California's commitment to science, transparency, and protecting public health.
Earlier this summer we rode the @amtrak.com California Zephyr 🚆 — 3 days across America with stunning views, family moments, and plenty of train magic. Ben (our certified rail fan & @bart.gov speedrunner) turned it into a fun video.
👉 Ride along here: youtu.be/3ek4rx5Cezk?...
👉 Ride along here: youtu.be/3ek4rx5Cezk?...
Is This America’s Coolest Train? 🚆 Our Family’s California Zephyr Ride
YouTube video by Bay Area Transit Kid
youtu.be
August 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Earlier this summer we rode the @amtrak.com California Zephyr 🚆 — 3 days across America with stunning views, family moments, and plenty of train magic. Ben (our certified rail fan & @bart.gov speedrunner) turned it into a fun video.
👉 Ride along here: youtu.be/3ek4rx5Cezk?...
👉 Ride along here: youtu.be/3ek4rx5Cezk?...
Mayor Libby Schaaf would have been an outstanding State Treasurer. I’m truly sorry to see her exit the race, and I’m grateful she'll continue driving impact across our state. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf ends bid for state treasurer after Kounalakis enters race
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has ended her campaign to become state treasurer and endorsed Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis for the role. Schaaf had a fraction of the campaign funds of Kounalakis.
www.sfchronicle.com
August 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Mayor Libby Schaaf would have been an outstanding State Treasurer. I’m truly sorry to see her exit the race, and I’m grateful she'll continue driving impact across our state. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
Ben Lawson turns 10 today! 🚆🎉 His love of transit—especially @bart.gov has led him on some incredible adventures! We couldn’t let the day go by without a @bart.gov -themed cake. Next up: a birthday ride across the country on the @amtrak.com California Zephyr!
June 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Ben Lawson turns 10 today! 🚆🎉 His love of transit—especially @bart.gov has led him on some incredible adventures! We couldn’t let the day go by without a @bart.gov -themed cake. Next up: a birthday ride across the country on the @amtrak.com California Zephyr!
This photo shows my dad, aunt, and godfather in Budapest, 1956—in front of a Soviet tank.
Everything in my life has been possible because my dad—against the odds—escaped Hungary and made it to California in 1960.
Everything in my life has been possible because my dad—against the odds—escaped Hungary and made it to California in 1960.
June 11, 2025 at 4:54 AM
This photo shows my dad, aunt, and godfather in Budapest, 1956—in front of a Soviet tank.
Everything in my life has been possible because my dad—against the odds—escaped Hungary and made it to California in 1960.
Everything in my life has been possible because my dad—against the odds—escaped Hungary and made it to California in 1960.
Oakland is vital to the Bay Area’s future—and its success is our shared responsibility. The Bay Area Council Economic Institute's latest report outlines a bold path forward to make Oakland safer and strengthen its economy.
Making Oakland Safe and Its Economy Strong | Bay Area Council Economic Institute
www.bayareaeconomy.org
June 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Oakland is vital to the Bay Area’s future—and its success is our shared responsibility. The Bay Area Council Economic Institute's latest report outlines a bold path forward to make Oakland safer and strengthen its economy.
Honored to serve as Chair of the Bay Area Council. This week’s Bay Area–Silicon Valley Summit brought together bold, visionary leaders ready to take on hard problems and reimagine what’s possible. Our region’s future is bright—if we stay committed and act with courage. The time is now. 🚀
May 30, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Honored to serve as Chair of the Bay Area Council. This week’s Bay Area–Silicon Valley Summit brought together bold, visionary leaders ready to take on hard problems and reimagine what’s possible. Our region’s future is bright—if we stay committed and act with courage. The time is now. 🚀
In 1972, Congress created the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and Alcatraz Island was included as part of the new National Park Service unit. The island opened to the public in the fall of 1973 and has become one of the most popular Park Service sites.
May 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
In 1972, Congress created the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and Alcatraz Island was included as part of the new National Park Service unit. The island opened to the public in the fall of 1973 and has become one of the most popular Park Service sites.
As President of the Medical Board of California, I was honored to testify in support of AB 408—our bill to create a Physician Health & Wellness Program. California is one of the few states without one, and that must change. Thanks to Asm. Marc Berman for championing this important legislation.
April 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
As President of the Medical Board of California, I was honored to testify in support of AB 408—our bill to create a Physician Health & Wellness Program. California is one of the few states without one, and that must change. Thanks to Asm. Marc Berman for championing this important legislation.
Today, Hanson Bridgett joins hundreds of law firms from across the country in support of Perkins Coie. Our decision was guided by a fundamental belief: standing up for the rule of law and protecting the independence of attorneys to advocate freely, without fear or favor, is the right thing to do.
April 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Today, Hanson Bridgett joins hundreds of law firms from across the country in support of Perkins Coie. Our decision was guided by a fundamental belief: standing up for the rule of law and protecting the independence of attorneys to advocate freely, without fear or favor, is the right thing to do.
Reposted by Kristina Lawson
Our first post is a big one...Statement from Keker, Van Nest & Peters on Trump’s Latest Executive Order “Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court.”
March 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Our first post is a big one...Statement from Keker, Van Nest & Peters on Trump’s Latest Executive Order “Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court.”
There’s real power when people bring both anger and aspiration. Anger alone burns out. Aspiration alone drifts. But together? That energy builds—for a livable California, a fair economy, a future with dignity. @rokhanna.bsky.social gets it: we’re not here to tear things down. We’re here to build.
Ro Khanna: "Is it gonna be a tea party? No. Because the tea party wanted to basically destroy the government, tear down the government. Many Democrats, there's anger but there's also aspiration. We want to build things like Medicare for All, like a living wage ... "
March 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
There’s real power when people bring both anger and aspiration. Anger alone burns out. Aspiration alone drifts. But together? That energy builds—for a livable California, a fair economy, a future with dignity. @rokhanna.bsky.social gets it: we’re not here to tear things down. We’re here to build.
Reposted by Kristina Lawson
If I could speak to the heads of big law firms, I would ask: Is the risk of losing some clients worth betraying your oath to the rule of law?
To everyone nodding but refusing to take a stand, I say: You are ignoring Martin Niemöller’s message. It is you that Martin Luther King Jr. was condemning.
To everyone nodding but refusing to take a stand, I say: You are ignoring Martin Niemöller’s message. It is you that Martin Luther King Jr. was condemning.
We Can’t Give In to Fear
From Marc | No one wants to speak up. Everyone wants to hide or lay low.
www.democracydocket.com
March 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
If I could speak to the heads of big law firms, I would ask: Is the risk of losing some clients worth betraying your oath to the rule of law?
To everyone nodding but refusing to take a stand, I say: You are ignoring Martin Niemöller’s message. It is you that Martin Luther King Jr. was condemning.
To everyone nodding but refusing to take a stand, I say: You are ignoring Martin Niemöller’s message. It is you that Martin Luther King Jr. was condemning.
Absolutely love this! 🚆💙 Such a proud mom seeing Ben share his love for transit and all things @bart.gov. Thanks for spotlighting him—and for letting him share those speedrun tips! Keep it up, Ben! #BARTSpeedrun #BayAreaTransitKid
Ben Lawson from Walnut Creek is the youngest person to ever speedrun BART (that we know of!)
Here is his advice for @peterhartlaub.bsky.social
Here is his advice for @peterhartlaub.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Absolutely love this! 🚆💙 Such a proud mom seeing Ben share his love for transit and all things @bart.gov. Thanks for spotlighting him—and for letting him share those speedrun tips! Keep it up, Ben! #BARTSpeedrun #BayAreaTransitKid
Reposted by Kristina Lawson
What a pleasure to meet veteran speedrunner Ben Lawson, age 9!
We traded BART station facts, he gave me some A+ speedrunning advice and we exchanged dance moves.
#TheKidsAreAllRight
🚇 🕺🏻
We traded BART station facts, he gave me some A+ speedrunning advice and we exchanged dance moves.
#TheKidsAreAllRight
🚇 🕺🏻
March 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
What a pleasure to meet veteran speedrunner Ben Lawson, age 9!
We traded BART station facts, he gave me some A+ speedrunning advice and we exchanged dance moves.
#TheKidsAreAllRight
🚇 🕺🏻
We traded BART station facts, he gave me some A+ speedrunning advice and we exchanged dance moves.
#TheKidsAreAllRight
🚇 🕺🏻
There are forces that want us to believe government is the problem—that public service is inefficient or unworthy. But the truth is the opposite. Government, when done right, is a force for good, and the public servants who make it work are the best of the best. This piece is a must-read.
Musk/DOGE's dismissal of public servants as "low productivity" reveals ignorance about the vital work they do for love of country, not profit.
Public service isn't a weakness—it's America's strength.
Public service isn't a weakness—it's America's strength.
Public Service: The Backbone of American Democracy
bijansabet.com
February 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
There are forces that want us to believe government is the problem—that public service is inefficient or unworthy. But the truth is the opposite. Government, when done right, is a force for good, and the public servants who make it work are the best of the best. This piece is a must-read.
CEQA is broken. It was meant to protect our environment, but it is constantly weaponized to block progress.
🚫 Housing? Blocked.
🚫 Public transit? Blocked.
🚫 A grocery store in SF? Blocked.
sfstandard.com/opinion/2025...
🚫 Housing? Blocked.
🚫 Public transit? Blocked.
🚫 A grocery store in SF? Blocked.
sfstandard.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion | This crazy bureaucratic law is strangling new development
This old state law lets anyone block a development for next to nothing. San Francisco NIMBYs use it to stop new grocery stores and housing.
sfstandard.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
CEQA is broken. It was meant to protect our environment, but it is constantly weaponized to block progress.
🚫 Housing? Blocked.
🚫 Public transit? Blocked.
🚫 A grocery store in SF? Blocked.
sfstandard.com/opinion/2025...
🚫 Housing? Blocked.
🚫 Public transit? Blocked.
🚫 A grocery store in SF? Blocked.
sfstandard.com/opinion/2025...
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social just launched CaliforniaFireFacts.com to combat wildfire misinformation. Stay informed, get the facts, and help support accurate information about the LA fires. #californiafires #GetTheFacts #stayinformed
California Fire Facts | Governor Gavin Newsom
Get the facts about the Los Angeles fires.
CaliforniaFireFacts.com
January 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social just launched CaliforniaFireFacts.com to combat wildfire misinformation. Stay informed, get the facts, and help support accurate information about the LA fires. #californiafires #GetTheFacts #stayinformed
Could not be more proud of my kids Kate & Ben for completing a speedrun while they were on break from school. And I just love that @bart.gov celebrates all speedruns!
In December 2024, big sister Kate took nine-year-old Ben on a BART speedrun, which was his Christmas wish. Ben planned the entire trip, which started at Milpitas and ended in Antioch. Their time was 6 hours, 12 minutes, and 40 seconds.
Check out there video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqoo...
Check out there video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqoo...
We rode BART for 6 STRAIGHT HOURS
YouTube video by Kate Lawson
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Could not be more proud of my kids Kate & Ben for completing a speedrun while they were on break from school. And I just love that @bart.gov celebrates all speedruns!
Reposted by Kristina Lawson
California is letting our coastal communities fall into the sea because we and our laws are that dedicated to ensuring no development, including and especially for much-needed housing. The Coastal Commission recently won a court case that gave them the power to let a 10plex fall into the ocean.
This is “we don’t know how” levels of learned helplessness brought on by CEQA and the Coastal Act
December 28, 2024 at 6:32 AM
California is letting our coastal communities fall into the sea because we and our laws are that dedicated to ensuring no development, including and especially for much-needed housing. The Coastal Commission recently won a court case that gave them the power to let a 10plex fall into the ocean.
They did it! Rain and a couple of pit stops thwarted a speed record, but we are pretty sure that at ages 9 and 20 these are the youngest BART riders to complete a speedrun. Happy Holidays to all! Watch their amazing journey here: youtu.be/Xqoo3Y5on6k?...
We rode BART for 6 STRAIGHT HOURS
YouTube video by Kate Lawson
youtu.be
December 25, 2024 at 1:31 AM
They did it! Rain and a couple of pit stops thwarted a speed record, but we are pretty sure that at ages 9 and 20 these are the youngest BART riders to complete a speedrun. Happy Holidays to all! Watch their amazing journey here: youtu.be/Xqoo3Y5on6k?...
California has a real problem if we won't build enough housing for everyone AND we refuse to protect the homes we already have.
December 15, 2024 at 10:49 PM
California has a real problem if we won't build enough housing for everyone AND we refuse to protect the homes we already have.
Take a moment to read Rigel Robinson’s piece in @calmatters.org
“High rents, unaffordable home prices and a devastating homelessness crisis are not accidental — they are the result of decades of restrictive zoning and a refusal to adapt.”
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
“High rents, unaffordable home prices and a devastating homelessness crisis are not accidental — they are the result of decades of restrictive zoning and a refusal to adapt.”
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
Housing reforms will help California tackle living costs. Berkeley might show us how | Opinion
California has for years tiptoed around the housing crisis. Berkeley's reforms may be the way to resolve it.
calmatters.org
December 5, 2024 at 6:47 AM
Take a moment to read Rigel Robinson’s piece in @calmatters.org
“High rents, unaffordable home prices and a devastating homelessness crisis are not accidental — they are the result of decades of restrictive zoning and a refusal to adapt.”
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
“High rents, unaffordable home prices and a devastating homelessness crisis are not accidental — they are the result of decades of restrictive zoning and a refusal to adapt.”
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
California has always turned disruption into progress. My reflections on how California's business leaders can navigate post-election seismic shifts:
✅ Think big & embrace bold leadership.
✅ Provide clarity & stability in uncertain times.
www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco...
✅ Think big & embrace bold leadership.
✅ Provide clarity & stability in uncertain times.
www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco...
www.bizjournals.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:59 AM
California has always turned disruption into progress. My reflections on how California's business leaders can navigate post-election seismic shifts:
✅ Think big & embrace bold leadership.
✅ Provide clarity & stability in uncertain times.
www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco...
✅ Think big & embrace bold leadership.
✅ Provide clarity & stability in uncertain times.
www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco...
San Francisco’s waterfront is full of untapped potential & it’s time to think bigger. The transformation of the historic Klamath ferry and it's return to SF by the Bay Area Council shows we can create vibrant spaces that connect our community to the Bay. www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...
This historic ferry has a rooftop garden open to the public
The Klamath has hit a submarine and hosted The Rolling Stones. Docked along the Embarcadero, it's now home to a stunning roof deck — open to all for free.
www.sfchronicle.com
November 21, 2024 at 10:49 PM
San Francisco’s waterfront is full of untapped potential & it’s time to think bigger. The transformation of the historic Klamath ferry and it's return to SF by the Bay Area Council shows we can create vibrant spaces that connect our community to the Bay. www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...