Chris focuses his legal practice on wind and solar clients, primarily assisting with local and state issues including permitting, lease negotiations, tax benefits, and other governmental issues. He is an experienced finance attorney with six years of practice at top-tier law firms, Chapman and Cutler and Kirkland and Ellis.
Before embarking on his legal career, Chris was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and served in the Peace Corps, where he gained invaluable experience and a global perspective.
His diverse background enriches his approach to legal challenges, combining analytical thinking with a deep understanding of financial and cultural dynamics.
Throughout his career, Chris has been active in pro bono and nonprofit work. Notably, he helped a family from Afghanistan receive asylum and worked with the broader Afghan community to begin their lives in Chicago. This involved facilitating work training, health care, housing, and education, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact beyond his professional duties.