Chris is a trusted advisor to clients across the business, sports, and entertainment industries.Serving as on-demand outside general counsel, Chris provides comprehensive legal guidance on a broad range of matters, including entity formation, corporate structure, governance, intellectual property protection, strategic business planning, and evaluating investment opportunities. He also advises on estate planning, non-profit formation, labor and employment issues, real estate acquisitions, landlord-tenant disputes, and construction matters.Chris’s clients range from startup entrepreneurs to nationally recognized athletes and businesses. With particular expertise in sports and entertainment, hospitality (including hotels, restaurants, franchises, nightclubs, and bars), real estate and construction, financial services, and emerging agriculture/cannabis, Chris approaches each client’s needs with a strategic, quarterback-like mindset. He develops tailored game plans and assembles the right team of legal experts to deliver effective solutions.In addition to his practice, Chris demonstrates a strong commitment to pro bono service and leads Fredrikson’s Inclusion & Diversity Committee. He also plays a key role in the firm’s Recruiting & Hiring and Lateral Hiring Committees. Chris founded and serves as Co-Chair of Fredrikson’s Sports & Entertainment Group, helping launch a dedicated practice for clients in these dynamic industries.
Listed skills include Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, and 17 others.