Chris M. "Chris" Mason

Chris M. "Chris" Mason

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Works at
Buchalter LLP

130 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Mr. Mason counsels employers and management on all aspects of labor and employment law, including collective bargaining and union organizing; restrictive covenants; employment discrimination; sexual harassment; whistleblowing; retaliation; wrongful termination; personnel policies; reductions in force; trade secrets; duty of loyalty; drug and alcohol testing; and other state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

He is also an experienced litigator, representing clients in Arizona, federal, and appellate courts, as well as before administrative agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Arizona Civil Rights Division, and the Department of Economic Security.

Works at
Buchalter LLP

130 Best Lawyers awards

Buchalter LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1999
  • University of California Davis, B.A., graduated 1996

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona, 1999

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona

Client Testimonials

I respect Chris Mason's experience and his ability to quickly capture the essence of a matter and to formulate arguments in support of the company's position. I believe him to be a skillful cross-examiner and well-written.

Karen Williams (Shamrock Foods Company)

Phoenix, AZ

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
Awards:
  • Listed, Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars® in the category of Employment & Labor (2012)

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