Atty. Christopher E. "Chris" Palmer

Atty. Christopher E. "Chris" Palmer

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.

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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.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1989

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mutual Funds Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Investment Management
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mutual Funds Law, Washington (D.C.)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Mutual Funds Law, Washington (D.C.)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Mutual Funds Law, Washington (DC)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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