Chrysten was recognized as a New Leader of the Law by the Connecticut Law Tribune. This award honors lawyers under 40 who have contributed to the legal community. She also received the Waterbury Young Lawyers Award which recognizes young lawyers in the Waterbury community who have made a significant legal contribution.

Chrysten has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for multiple years. In order to be eligible for this honor an attorney must be either 40 years old or younger or practicing for 10 years or less. Only 2.5% of the attorneys in Connecticut are chosen each year for this high honor. Once eligible, Chrysten was recognized as a Super Lawyer. Only 5% of attorneys are chosen each year for this honor.

Chrysten is on the Executive Board for the Connecticut Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. The Connecticut Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates is a select group of 25 plaintiff lawyers and 25 defense trial lawyers in the state. They are generally considered to be among the top trial lawyers in the State of Connecticut.

Chrysten is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. The Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association is comprised of members who generally practice plaintiff personal injury. They are among the top personal injury lawyers in the State of Connecticut.

Chrysten is a zealous advocate for personal injury victims who have been injured as a result of automobile collisions, premises defects, product defect claims, and dram shop claims. Chrysten uses this passion when representing her clients in court, during settlement negotiations, and at trial. She has also channeled that passion to successfully try numerous cases to verdict; both bench and jury.

Chrysten is a dedicated wife and mother to her two children. She is very active in her community. She has coached the Quinnipiac University School of Law Mock Trial Team and has volunteered as a guest judge. Currently, she sits on the Board of Directors for Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, a non-profit organization that serves in the Greater Waterbury Area. She also sits on the Holy Disciples Catholic School Board.