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Chris’ diverse practice includes the representation of pharmaceutical, medical device, agricultural, and manufacturing companies involving mass tort, personal injury, and wrongful death claims. With experience in federal and state courts across the U.S. — including Philadelphia County’s Mass Tort Program — Chris is also involved in disputes arising out of breach of contract and corporate governance.

Chris advises higher educational institutions of all sizes, including colleges and universities, on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compliance issues. He provides comprehensive guidance on permissible and impermissible NIL activities and navigating state NIL laws, NCAA Bylaws, and other NCAA policies. Chris creates and implements tailored strategies for mitigating the potential risk of NCAA and state attorney general enforcement activity. He co-hosts the firm’s “Highway to NILpodcast and serves as an editor for the NIL Revolution blog. Both platforms explore the dynamic legal landscape and recent developments in NIL law.

Chris maintains an active pro bono practice. He represents veterans seeking benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with their appeals before The Board of Veterans’ Appeals, working closely with the National Veterans Legal Services Program. Chris also represents clients involved with the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project (MAIP).

While in law school, Chris served as a judicial extern for the Hon. Mark A. Kearney in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Chris is an active member of the American Bar Association and Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania.

  • Defending a multinational chemical company against allegations its agricultural products cause adverse health effects, pending in Philadelphia County’s Mass Tort Program.
  • Defending a large pharmaceutical company in litigation involving a popular heartburn medication which is pending as a MDL in the Southern District of Florida and as individual cases in Philadelphia County’s Mass Tort Program, where the firm serves as local counsel.
  • Served as local counsel for a major pharmaceutical company in the Mass Tort Program in Philadelphia, PA.
  • Served as local counsel for a medical device company in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
  • American Bar Association, member, Leadership Academy Task Force, 2024-2025
  • American Bar Association, vice-chair, Products Liability General Committee, 2024-2025
  • American Bar Association, member, Section Conference Standing Committee, 2024-2025
  • American Bar Association, member, Long Range Planning Standing Committee, 2024-2025
  • American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Leadership Academy, 2023-2024

Chris’ diverse practice includes the representation of pharmaceutical, medical device, agricultural, and manufacturing companies involving mass tort, personal injury, and wrongful death claims. With experience in federal and state courts across the U.S. — including Philadelphia County’s Mass Tort Program — Chris is also involved in disputes arising out of breach of contract and corporate governance.

Chris advises higher educational institutions of all sizes, including colleges and universities, on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compliance issues. He provides comprehensive guidance on permissible and impermissible NIL activities and navigating state NIL laws, NCAA Bylaws, and other NCAA policies. Chris creates and implements tailored strategies for mitigating the potential risk of NCAA and state attorney general enforcement activity. He co-hosts the firm’s “Highway to NILpodcast and serves as an editor for the NIL Revolution blog. Both platforms explore the dynamic legal landscape and recent developments in NIL law.

Chris maintains an active pro bono practice. He represents veterans seeking benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with their appeals before The Board of Veterans’ Appeals, working closely with the National Veterans Legal Services Program. Chris also represents clients involved with the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project (MAIP).

While in law school, Chris served as a judicial extern for the Hon. Mark A. Kearney in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Chris is an active member of the American Bar Association and Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania.

  • Defending a multinational chemical company against allegations its agricultural products cause adverse health effects, pending in Philadelphia County’s Mass Tort Program.
  • Defending a large pharmaceutical company in litigation involving a popular heartburn medication which is pending as a MDL in the Southern District of Florida and as individual cases in Philadelphia County’s Mass Tort Program, where the firm serves as local counsel.
  • Served as local counsel for a major pharmaceutical company in the Mass Tort Program in Philadelphia, PA.
  • Served as local counsel for a medical device company in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
  • American Bar Association, member, Leadership Academy Task Force, 2024-2025
  • American Bar Association, vice-chair, Products Liability General Committee, 2024-2025
  • American Bar Association, member, Section Conference Standing Committee, 2024-2025
  • American Bar Association, member, Long Range Planning Standing Committee, 2024-2025
  • American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Leadership Academy, 2023-2024

Education

  • Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, J.D., 2016
  • Union College, B.A., 2010, political science

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
  • Department of Veterans Affairs

Clerkships

  • Hon. Jeffrey L. Schmehl, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2017-2019

Languages

  • Spanish (fluent)