Christine L. Barfield

Christine Barfield serves as Assistant General Counsel in the Health & Business Affairs section. She provides legal advice and counsel to System members on matters related to research and other sponsored projects, commercial transactions, and educational programs.

Christine joined the Office of General Counsel in April 2025. Before joining OGC, she was in private practice as a Corporate Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Houston. Christine worked in quality assurance and operations management for a manufacturer of industrial motor control and power distribution equipment in Houston before attending law school.

Education
J.D., Baylor University School of Law, magna cum laude, 2023
B.B.A. in Finance, University of Houston, magna cum laude, 2010

Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Texas
National Association of College and University Attorneys
Brazos County Bar Association

Admissions
Texas