December, 2008 — Aero Law Group PLLC, an aviation law practice focusing on commercial airlines, corporate and private aircraft, as well as emerging-growth companies, announces the appointment of Cheryl Kringle as the newest attorney to join the team. Kringle will be responsible for representing clients in sales, leasing and the exchange of business and commercial aircraft.
“We are excited to welcome Cheryl to our team at Aero Law Group,” said Kevin Austin, founding attorney of Aero Law Group PLLC. “With her great experience in law and love of aviation, we are confident she will be a great addition and represent all of her clients successfully.”
Kringle brings more than six years of experience as an attorney and 10 years of aviation industry experience to Aero Law Group PLLC. Most recently Kringle worked at Tousley Brain Stephens PLLC and the Washington State Attorney General’s consumer protection division. During her career as an attorney, she has represented the State of Washington, as well as private companies and individuals in civil litigation of commercial disputes. Prior to becoming an attorney, Kringle worked in the general aviation industry as a flight instructor and charter pilot, and as general manager for Aero West Flight Center, a fixed base operator.
Graduating cum laude from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College, Kringle earned her undergraduate degree in International Studies from the University of Washington. She is a member of the Washington State Bar and has been appointed to the Practice of Law Board by the Washington State Supreme Court. In addition, Kringle holds an FAA Airline Transportation pilot license and Cessna Citation type rating, as well as single and multi-engine flight instructor certifications.
Kringle grew up in Redmond, Wash. and currently resides in Sammamish, Wash. In her free time she enjoys traveling with her family. She also enjoys sporting events and running, and recently ran in the San Juan Island Half Marathon.