Kristina E. Keune

Kristina E. Keune is an Illinois business lawyer and partner at Buikema & Keune, LLC. She has practiced law for more than 20 years, concentrating on business and corporate matters. Her clients range from entrepreneurial startups to large privately held companies. She advises owners and leadership teams on legal concerns affecting formation, operations, financing, transactions, and long-term growth. She builds lasting professional relationships through practical guidance, careful listening, and responsive communication.

Kristina earned a B.B.A., cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign. She belongs to the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, and DuPage Association of Women Lawyers. Her section memberships focus on business law, securities, acquisitions, mergers, and corporate matters. She also participates in the DuPage Foundation’s Next Generation Initiative.

Kristina covers entity formation, ownership agreements, capital and financing matters, commercial contracts, corporate governance, acquisitions, and dispositions in her corporate practice. She works closely with clients throughout each stage of development, helping them evaluate risks and complete business decisions. She has advised companies involved in moving and storage, cash management technology, medical waste recycling, environmental sustainability, manufacturing, marketing, consulting, and placement services. Her industry experience supports tailored legal strategies for varied operational and commercial needs.

Kristina E. Keune helps business owners establish strong legal foundations and manage the changes that accompany expansion, investment, restructuring, or sale. She communicates complicated issues clearly and quickly earns credibility with company leaders. Her collaborative approach helps clients address immediate concerns while maintaining focus on broader commercial objectives. She combines more than two decades of experience with detailed preparation and business-minded advice. Her counsel supports informed choices during important stages of company development and transition. She provides steady legal support for contracts, governance, financing, ownership matters, and major corporate transactions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Buikema & Keune, LLC
• Member, American Bar Association, Business Law Section
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association, Business & Securities Law Section
• Member, DuPage County Bar Association
• Member, DuPage Association of Women Lawyers

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin
  BBA with Cum Laude

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