Atty. Christopher Kenneth Petersen

Atty. Christopher Kenneth Petersen

Christopher Kenneth Petersen is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor & employment. Christopher received a degree from Northwestern University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Kenneth Petersen at a glance

Christopher Kenneth Petersen is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California (2008). Educated at University of Southern California Gould School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Northwestern University (B.A Northwestern, 2003). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher Kenneth Petersen is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor & employment
  • Christopher received a degree from Northwestern University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Christopher practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Kenneth Petersen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Christopher Kenneth Petersen's law office located?
Christopher Kenneth Petersen's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Kenneth Petersen handle?
Christopher Kenneth Petersen focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher Kenneth Petersen practiced law?
Christopher Kenneth Petersen has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Christopher Kenneth Petersen go to law school?
Christopher Kenneth Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A Northwestern, 2003).
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
- 2008
B.A Northwestern
Northwestern University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 2008

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