Christopher M. Parker
he/him/his
Associate
Chris concentrates his practice on internal and government investigations, regulatory matters, banking litigation, and complex commercial litigation for clients in the financial services and health care industries.
Key Matters
Antitrust
- Representing clients seeking antitrust approval before the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general
- Represented client in obtaining antitrust clearance for transaction before the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Class Actions
- Defending global financial institution against several high-profile class actions and single-plaintiff actions
- Defended higher education institution against COVID-19 class action, resulting in dismissal at motion to dismiss stage
Complex Commercial Litigation
- Represented large insurance company in litigation over alleged non-payment of insurance commissions, resulting in dismissal at motion to dismiss stage
Government and Internal Investigations
- Representing financial institution in investigation by Illinois Attorney General
- Representing individuals in DOJ investigations
- Representing medical device manufacturer in DOJ investigation
- Representing individuals and companies against False Claims Act allegations
- Representing individuals in high-profile higher education internal investigations
Pro Bono
- Represented client in state criminal matter resulting in all felony charges being dropped and expunged from client’s record
- Successfully represented client in divorce proceedings
- Representing client seeking relief related to delay of medical treatment claims under 42 U.S.C. 1983