Atty. Christopher Richard Elder

Atty. Christopher Richard Elder

Christopher Richard Elder is a lawyer practicing business, advertising, corporate. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years.

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Profile Summary

About Christopher Richard Elder at a glance

Christopher Richard Elder is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2011) and Vanderbilt University (B.A. History, 2008). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Christopher Richard Elder is a lawyer practicing business, advertising, corporate
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Christopher practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Richard Elder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Richard Elder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Richard Elder

Where is Christopher Richard Elder's law office located?
Christopher Richard Elder's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Richard Elder handle?
Christopher Richard Elder focuses on business, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher Richard Elder practiced law?
Christopher Richard Elder has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Christopher Richard Elder go to law school?
Christopher Richard Elder earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A. History, 2008).
How can I contact Christopher Richard Elder for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2011
B.A. History
Vanderbilt University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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