Christian E. Hardigree is an associate professor and the Department Chair for the Hotel Management Department (HMD) in the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She teaches both graduate and undergraduate classes, including Hospitality Law, Laws of Innkeeping and Food Service, Hospitality Employment Law, and Laws in Sports and Leisure Studies. Currently, she serves as the department chair for 21 faculty members within the Hotel Management Department. Christian has been teaching courses at UNLV since 1997.

In addition to her educational obligations, Christian has an extensive background as a trial attorney practicing primarily in the areas of premises liability, security/safety, products liability, and employment law. She maintains an active caseload at the firm Parnell & Associates, including private consulting and mediation/arbitration services. She is also a state appointed arbitrator for Nevada’s mandatory arbitration program. She is licensed to practice law in Nevada and Georgia. Christian also serves as a consultant for numerous Strip properties in Las Vegas on a variety of litigation issues.

Christian conducts research and presents papers at industry conferences nationally as related to her areas of expertise. In recent years, Christian has spoken to numerous groups on bed bug litigation, enlightening the hospitality industry on the legal pitfalls inherent in today’s litigious society. The proliferation of bed bugs has created an obstacle course for virtually every business owner which necessitates a “working-man’s” understanding of the technicalities of the American legal system. Please join Christian as she breaks down the myths and realities of bed bug litigation.