Experience

Fortis Law Partners LLC
• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Of Counsel

  • Oct 2016 - Present

American Election Services, LLC
• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Inspector of Election

  • Oct 2016 - Present

Amrhein Law LLC
• Strategic Legal Partner

  • Sep 2016 - Present


Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc.

• Canada
• Automotive

• General Counsel & Secretary

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2016

  Responsible for leading ADES’ legal function including Board governance, shareholder and corporate matters, strategic growth initiatives, complex transactions, product development and intellectual property asset management, and legal and regulatory compliance initiatives, all performed with a strong business and operational focus. Responsible for leading ADES’ legal function including Board governance, shareholder and corporate matters, strategic growth initiatives, complex transactions, product development and intellectual property asset management, and legal and regulatory compliance initiatives, all performed with a strong business and operational focus.



The TriZetto Group

• VP - Associate General Counsel

  • Dec 2008 - Jul 2011

  The TriZetto Group, Inc. is a leading provider of software and technology solutions for the healthcare industry. Chris led the team of attorneys and contract managers responsible for advising and supporting Trizetto’s business leaders with regard to domestic and international business operations and sales. Key areas of interest: Business transactions including software licensing, related services, and strategic partnering; Product development; Driving efficiency in the corporate contracting process; Negotiation strategy; Risk management; Data security; International expansion. Special emphasis is given to improving the speed and efficiency of corporate legal operations and providing timely cutting edge legal analysis in a fast paced industry.



First Data Corporation

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President - Senior Counsel

  • 2003 - 2008

  Held multiple roles over the course of five years, including lead legal support of First Data's mobile commerce business unit, new product development, and joint ventures with Financial Institutions. Drafted and negotiated first impression agreements to establish mobile technology and supply chains on a global basis. Provided guidance to executive management on such issues as intellectual property creation and protection, data security, regulatory requirements, and complex business transactions.



The Timken Company

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Corporate Attorney

  • 1989 - 2003

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