Christopher J. Pallanch

Chris is Co-Chair of Tonkon Torps Litigation Department and serves as lead of the firms Antitrust Advice & Advocacy Practice Group. As a trial lawyer, he has tried eight- and nine-figure cases to verdict with juries and judges in federal and state court. Chris has a wide-ranging practice that centers on finding solutions and offering strategic guidance for complex business disputes. In addition to trying cases, Chris represents businesses in enforcing and protecting their trade secrets and trade dress, responding to regulatory investigations (at the federal, state, and agency levels), and helping to minimize risks while maximizing returns in a pragmatic manner. Chris is a past president of the Oregon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and currently serves as a Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative co-chair for the District of Oregon. He joined Tonkon Torp after a clerkship with U. S. District Judge Edward C. Reed, Jr., in Nevada. Prior to practicing law, Chris worked as a staff analyst for the Federal Reserve Bank and as a financial analyst at a regional credit union with over $1 billion in assets.