Christopher E. "Chris" Palmer

Christopher E. "Chris" Palmer


Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Recognized since 2008

Washington, District of Columbia

Practice Areas

Mutual Funds Law

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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.

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Location
  • 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC 20004
Education
  • Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1989
Bar Admissions
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Federal Clerkships
  • United States Court of Appeals

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Washington, District of Columbia

174 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

178 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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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® 2024 for work in:
  • Mutual Funds Law
Special Focus:
  • Investment Management
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Insurance Law

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