Christopher A. "Chris" Sloan
About Christopher A. Sloan
Christopher A. Sloan is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Christopher A. Sloan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Law
- Information Technology Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Trademark Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1999 and University of Virginia, B.A. Environmental Science & B.A. Classics, graduated 1996
Location: Nashville, TN
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