CHRISTOPHER CONNORS JOINS BUTZEL LONG TIGHE PATTON AND OPENS CHICAGO OFFICE
Veteran Litigation Attorney is Latest Addition to Butzel Long Tighe Patton, Which Opens A New Office in Chicago
CHICAGO - Butzel Long Tighe Patton PLLC is pleased to announce that Christopher P. Connors has joined the firm as a partner and is opening up the firm's new Chicago office. Mr. Connors has represented clients focusing primarily on complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation, and governmental investigations. His experience includes representing clients in connection with federal and state court litigation as well as investigations initiated by government entities, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice.
"Chris brings a wealth of experience to the firm as a seasoned litigator," said Thomas Patton of Butzel Long Tighe Patton. "He is a first-rate addition to our firm and will be a terrific complement to our team in Washington, to our Butzel Long affiliate, and to the collection of services that we can deliver to our clients."
Before joining Butzel Long Tighe Patton in 2010, Mr. Connors worked for seven years at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom in Chicago. At Skadden, he was part of the litigation team that represented firm clients, such as Delphi Corporation and Kmart Corporation, in connection with a variety of contested matters, adversary proceedings, and claims matters related to their Chapter 11 reorganization cases. He also was on the Skadden team that represented firm clients, such as General Mills, Inc. and OfficeMax, Inc., in connection with investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission into alleged accounting irregularities and improper business practices. In addition, he was part of the team of Skadden attorneys that represented an international corporate client in connection with a governmental investigation under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
The expansion of Butzel Long Tighe Patton into the Chicago market will give the firm a greater ability to service existing and new clients in that market, especially in the areas of litigation, bankruptcy, securities, and commodities. As the firm develops its Chicago presence, it looks forward to working closely with its affiliate, Butzel Long. .
Mr. Connors has served as an assistant state's attorney in Lake County, Illinois, where he tried numerous criminal matters, and also as a law clerk for Chief Judge J. Phil Gilbert of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. He received a B.A. degree from the University of Illinois and graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University of Chicago Law School, where he served on the Law Journal and was a Thomas L. Owens scholar. He serves on the boards of a number of non-profit and charitable organizations.
Contact Chris Connors at our Chicago Office
20 South Clark Street, Suite 1720
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Main Phone: 312-578-1222
Fax: 312-578-1206
Email: cconnors@butzeltp.com
About Butzel Long Tighe Patton:
Butzel Long Tighe Patton PLLC is a law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. with a long history of providing clients with exceptional legal services, including in areas such as arbitration, bankruptcy, civil litigation, commodities, construction law, corporate and business law, criminal defense and investigation, government affairs, immigration, insurance, international trade and business development, labor and employment, nonprofit organizations, personal injury, product liability, public contracts and procurement, securities compliance, and telecommunications.
As of April 1, 2009, the firm joined forces with Butzel Long, a nationally recognized firm with offices in New York City, throughout Michigan and in Florida, as well as alliance offices in China and Mexico. Butzel Long has joined as a member of our firm. Although Butzel Long Tighe Patton continues to be an independent law firm, our affiliation with Butzel Long enhances both the scope and depth of our ability to assist our clients. As a law firm with over 220 lawyers, Butzel Long enhances our existing depth of experience in litigation, counseling and transactional practices and adds other important practice areas, as well.
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