Christopher T. "Chris" Shenk
About Christopher T. Shenk
Christopher T. Shenk is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Christopher T. Shenk is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Communications Law
Current Firm: Sidley Austin LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Washington, DC
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