Having a net worth of over six million dollars and a career that stretches all the way back to 1975, it is no surprise that the actress Christian Pirro has been making a name for herself in Hollywood. Although not all of her films have been box office hits, she has had some great roles in TV shows like The X-Files, The West Wing, and American Horror Story.
Birth name
Currently, Christi Pirro is the partner of the restructuring practice group at Ropes & Gray in New York. She has also worked at Kirkland & Ellis and Weil Gotshal & Manges. Previously, she was a legal clerk for the Chief Judge of New York. In addition to her law career, she has been a guest contributor on N.B.C. News channel and The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet.
She received her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. After completing her degree, she served as a legal clerk for the Chief Judge of the State of New York. In 2011, she started practicing in Chapter Court. In 2014, she joined another New York law firm in the restructuring field. In 2019, she became the partner of the business restructuring practice group at Ropes &Gray.
Her mother, Jeanine Ferris Pirro, was a prosecutor, politician, author, and television host. She was the first woman to be elected to the Westchester County judge’s bench in New York. She is also the author of numerous books.
Education
Known as the daughter of television host and former New York State judge Jeanine Pirro, Christi P. has been working as a lawyer for over 10 years. She has helped many world-known debtors and has received numerous awards for her work.
After completing her undergraduate education in 2007, she graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She then went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she received her JD degree. She also earned a certification in public policy from Wharton. In 2014, she joined the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation as a board member.
She was named to the Private Debt Investor’s “Rising Star” list and the American Bankruptcy Institute’s “40 Under 40” list. She has received several other accolades, including the Global M&A Network’s Corporate Turnaround Award. She has also been a contributor to Fox News and has hosted a legal show on Fox News.
Career
Having earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Christi Pirro is a successful lawyer. She has a reputation of being a top dealmaker in the field of restructuring and bankruptcy. She has received various awards from the Global M&A Network, Private Debt Investor and American Bankruptcy Institute. In 2020, she is listed among the Rising Stars of the industry.
She has also been honored with the award of Turnarounds & Workouts’ Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer. She is a member of the International Women in Restructuring Confederation. She was named in the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 40 under 40 list. She is a regular contributor to the N.B.C. News Channel and Fox News Channel.
In addition to her legal career, she has served as a television host and writer. She has been the host of the TV series Justice with Judge Jeanine on Fox News Channel. Her father, Albert Pirro, was a real estate lawyer. He was sentenced to prison for more than a year in 2012.
Christi Pirro has two nicknames: Cristi and Zak. Her mother, Jeanine Pirro, is a former New York State prosecutor, television host, and author. She was the first female district attorney for Westchester County.
Net worth
Currently, Christi Pirro’s net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million. She is known as a television host, lawyer, and politician. She is also a professional writer. She is also a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute. She has worked with several renowned firms. She is an advisor for distressed companies’ board of directors on corporate governance.
She has received a number of awards and recognitions in her career. She has been awarded Turnarounds & Workouts Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer and the American Bankruptcy Institute 40 under 40. She also received the Global M&A Network Corporate Turnaround Award. In addition, she was named as one of Private Debt Investor’s Rising Stars in 2020. She has also been given the prestigious Super Lawyers New York Rising Star Award in 2021.
Earlier, she worked for the Bankruptcy Court, S.D.N.Y. for about a year and two months. Later, she left her job. She was hired by Weil Gotshal and Manges. She has also worked with Kirkland and Ellis LLP. She was a law clerk for Chief Jude Arthur Gonzalez in Bankruptcy Court, SDNY.