Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan has over 25 years of experience in complex commercial litigation in courts across the nation.  Chris is a litigator that actually tries cases, whenever necessary, and has secured victories in state, federal and administrative settings in jurisdictions across the country.  Chris is an aggressive litigator, while always keeping the priorities and goals of his client first and foremost.  Chris has extensive experience representing clients in general corporate litigation and class actions, including representing ABMS medical specialty boards across the country, accounting firm defense, product liability, unfair competition & false advertising claims, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and securities litigation.

Education
Cornell University, AB 1989 (Economics)
London School of Economics, GS (Monetary Economics)
Northwestern School of Law, JD 1995

Bar Admissions
Member Utah State Bar
Member Illinois State Bar
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
United States District Court, District of Utah
United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
United States Supreme Court

Other Professional Experience
Price Parkinson & Kerr, Partner 2014-2020
Snell & Wilmer, Partner 2011-2014
Howrey, Partner 2006-2011
Kirkland & Ellis (Chicago), Partner 1995-2006

Representative Matters
Shaywitz v. American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology: Lead counsel obtaining summary judgment verdict against a claim of discrimination under the ADA.
Rawdin v. American Board of Pediatrics (3rd Circuit Court of Appeals): Lead counsel obtaining a trial verdict against a claim of discrimination under the ADA. Argued the case on appeal before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
In re Imergent Securities Litigation: Counsel for Grant Thornton in defense of putative securities class action; prevailed at district court which was affirmed on appeal before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Engel v. Novex Biotech (9th Circuit Court of Appeals): Successfully defended unfair trade practice putative class action against supplement company.

Contact Information
801-998-8888
CSullivan@mbmlawyers.com