Christopher Grzadziel

Director of Information Security

312.443.0279

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Overview

Chris is a seasoned IT leader who focuses on information security and IT management at the firm. He has decades of experience building security infrastructures for law firms and developing technology and workflow solutions that serve the needs of the business. His technical background covers cybersecurity, data center management, network security, business continuity, and ISO compliance.

Overview

Chris is a seasoned IT leader who focuses on information security and IT management at the firm. He has decades of experience building security infrastructures for law firms and developing technology and workflow solutions that serve the needs of the business. His technical background covers cybersecurity, data center management, network security, business continuity, and ISO compliance.

  • InfraGard – (FBI & Private Sector Collaboration)
  • (ISC)² – International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium
  • ISACA – Information Systems Audit and Control Association
  • ISSA – Information Systems Security Association
  • Board member, scout master for Chicago Council, Polish Scouting Organization
  • Board member, past president, Chicago Society of the Polish National Alliance
  • Board member, president, Chicago Society Foundation
  • Director of information security, Troutman Pepper Locke, 2026-present
  • Senior information security manager, Troutman Pepper Locke, 2025-2026
  • Director of information security, director of IT, Locke Lord LLP, 2002-2024
  • Data infrastructure manager, Arthur Andersen LLP, 1996-2002
  • Manager/senior engineer/instructor, Microhard Technologies, Inc, 1994-1996

Education

  • Illinois Institute of Technology, M.S., computer science
  • Illinois Institute of Technology, B.S., computer science
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)