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About Shapland Legacy

Hello there!  i'm so grateful you stopped by Shapland Legacy.  "Shapland" is the surname of my great grandparents, George and Marcia (Mar-CEE-ah) Shapland.  George was a pathologist who fought on behalf of England in World War One.  Shortly after the war ended, they fled Southern England to Buenes Aires, Argentina by boat and opened a candy shop.  They eventually returned to England to raise my grandmother on a rural property teeming with animals, including hedgehogs, a resident monkey and a cat named "Whisky" that lived to be twenty-five years old. 

These are the images to which I tend to return when I'm seeking creativity:  the bravery to take bold chances in life and an ardent love for both family and nature.  I especially think about their candy shop.  After all of the travails of war, I love that they chose to open a store that would bring joy to everyone, especially children.  I like to think that spirit of generosity and joy is their true legacy and that is what I try to reflect on these pages. 

Kindest regards,

Christina

About Christina

I began my career as a microbiologist before attending law school.  I've served as General Counsel of a public biotechnology company and as a member of the Board of Directors of the non-profit Michigan Biotechnology Industry Association. I currently work as a Senior Counsel for a respected software company based in Metro-Detroit.  I've also served as Associated Editor of The SciTech Lawyer Magazine; and lectured at such events as the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), University of Michigan, and Stanford University Law School. 

My passions include painting, health & wellness, 1960s American design, writing and hiking; as well as Great Lakes water conservation and supporting the efforts of the World Wildlife Fund.   I reside in Metro-Detroit with my partner of eight years, two children, a hamster and two cats. 
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