Mutual Funds Law
Christopher E. "Chris" Palmer
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Biography
Chris Palmer is chair of the Business Law Department in Goodwin Procter’s Washington, D.C. office, and is a member of the Financial Services Group. Chris focuses his practice on securities, investment management and insurance matters. Chris represents mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies and broker-dealers on the development, regulatory approval, sale and administration of a variety of investment products, including mutual funds and variable and fixed life insurance and annuity contracts. He also represents mutual fund independent directors. Chris advises companies on securities law matters, including reporting and corporate governance matters. He also represents companies in financial services litigation, SEC inspections and enforcement actions, and before state insurance departments.
Overview
- Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1989
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- United States Court of Appeals
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1989
- United States Court of Appeals
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Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mutual Funds Law, Washington, D.C. (2024)
- Mutual Funds Law, Washington, D.C. (2021)
- Mutual Funds Law, Washington, DC (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Mutual Funds Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Insurance Law
Special Focus:
- Investment Management
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