Christopher Varano Email & Phone Number

Colmar, Pennsylvania, Us

Primary counsel for Dorman Products' Heavy Duty (Dayton Parts) and Specialty Vehicle (SuperATV) businesses, in addition to certain enterprise-wide legal responsibilities for Dorman Products. I provide guidance on a variety of legal matters, including commercial transactions, litigation, employment, and compliance matters.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Lead counsel for the Workplace Experience Group, including our Workplace Hospitality and LifeWorks Restaurant Group divisions. I provided guidance on contract negotiations, procurement opportunities, acquisitions, litigation, risk/safety, wage & hour, marketing and regulatory compliance matters, while managing the legal team supporting the Workplace Experience Group.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

I provided legal support across multiple lines of business. My primary responsibilities included guidance in the Sports & Entertainment, Corrections, and Supply Chain business sectors on major contract negotiations, acquisitions, litigation, risk/safety, wage & hour, marketing and regulatory compliance matters.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

I defended complex labor and employment litigation, including Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) class actions. I represented plan sponsors, trustees, fiduciaries, service providers, and other clients facing a range of employee benefits claims and ERISA litigation around the United States. I handled an array of ERISA matters, including claims challenging retirement plan investments, fees, and expenses; plan design and administration; stock-drop litigation; employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs); 401(k) savings plans; top-hat plans; and cash balance and other defined benefit plans.In addition to my ERISA practice, I defended other large class or collective action employment disputes, counsel clients through personnel-related decisions, conduct internal investigations, and assist in the design and implementation of employment policies and practices. I also maintained an active pro bono practice and regularly represents clients pro bono in federal and state courts.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

As a member of Fox Rothschild's Litigation Department, I focused my practice on commercial and business-related litigation matters. I also advised clients on antitrust, white collar, securities and regulatory compliance issues and have handled civil and criminal matters in these areas. I have experience representing clients in complex cases at both the trial and appellate levels.I represented corporate and individual clients in contract disputes, partnership disputes, breach of contract claims, employment disputes, claims of unfair and deceptive business practices, and government investigations. I am adept at understanding the nuances of business, partnership, and employment agreements and has experience in representing companies and individuals in these areas.Significant Representations:- A generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in a grand jury investigation and related civil class action lawsuits regarding alleged price fixing and market allocation- Independent board members of a public company in an internal investigation related to securities compliance and disclosure issues- A securities broker in a fraud indictment- A global petroleum company in a dispute with a former franchisee involving claims of breach of contract, lost profits and eviction- Nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in various state and federal lawsuits- A global law firm in a legal malpractice action- A prominent Philadelphia real estate developer in a partnership dispute- A pharmaceutical manufacturing company in a dispute involving a former employee regarding various contract, employment and fiduciary duty claims- A global law firm in a litigation dispute involving defamation and employment related claims- A Philadelphia taxicab company in a litigation case regarding PPA Medallion transfers

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

As a litigation associate at Dechert LLP, I focused my practice on white collar and securities litigation matters. I took depositions, drafted dispositive and routine motions, aided in witness preparation, and coordinated discovery responses. I regularly provided research and drafting support for a variety of trial and appellate matters in state and federal litigation. I also maintained a varied pro bono practice, representing clients in federal civil rights, habeas corpus, eviction, and First Amendment litigation. As co-lead counsel to a plaintiff alleging failure of prison officials and corrections officers to protect him from harm, I handled all aspects of litigating the case, including taking depositions, drafting pleadings, discovery requests and responses, negotiating discovery disputes, and ultimately negotiating a favorable settlement for my client. Significant Representations: - Representation of a New York real estate investor in connection with a complex civil litigation dispute concerning the control of a $1 billion nursing-home company and related claims against the operating company’s owners and investor’s former attorneys. - Representation of former officers and directors of a business credit card issuer in securities and ERISA class actions. - Representation of a hedge fund in an internal investigation in connection with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission “expert networks” insider trading investigation. - Defense of a senior investment banking executive in SEC and New York State Attorney General investigations into Auction Rate Securities. - Representation of individual directors accused of fraud in a derivative action in the Isle of Jersey. - Defense of a client from claims before the U.S. Supreme Court *Nothing in the Skills and Expertise section below is deemed to state or imply that I am certified as a specialist in the particular fields of law mentioned.

I represented students and cross-examined witnesses in expulsion hearings, researched and wrote memoranda on issues in education law, and reported on state and federal education policy meetings.

I assisted Professor Rosner in teaching The Sports Industry. I researched and designed negotiations projects for students, attended class meetings and participated in class discussions, and assisted in grading exams.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

I organized and edited the manuscript for Professor Robinson’s Criminal Law casebook, researched criminal law at both federal and state level, and wrote original problem cases and liability analyses.

I held meetings with students, discussing and critiquing their writing skills and techniques.

New York, Ny, Us

I assisted in the management of high net worth client portfolios, researched and analyzed bond and money market trends, and participated in client meetings and prospective client pitches.

Juris Doctor, Law

B.A., B.A.H., Sociology And Political Science With A Business Minor

Politics And Sociology

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