Atty. Christopher J. Gunther
Chris Gunther has more than 15 years of experience defending individuals and corporations in federal and state criminal investigations and inquiries by government regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, Mr.
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Christopher J. Gunther is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1990) and St. John's University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Gaming Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Gunther has more than 15 years of experience defending individuals and corporations in federal and state criminal investigations and inquiries by government regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission
- In addition, Mr. Gunther served as an assistant United States attorney in the Eastern District of New York, where he tried many cases and argued frequently before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- His trial experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney has included cases involving mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud and money laundering
- Mr. Gunther regularly conducts internal corporate investigations and advises boards of directors and audit committees in connection with allegations of corporate malfeasance
- He is a member of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers, the Federal Bar Council and serves on the Criminal Law Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- Mr. Gunther was selected to Law360’s 2011 White Collar Editorial Advisory Board and he repeatedly has been included in The Best Lawyers in America
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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