Christopher E. "Chris" Palmer
Recognized since 2008
Washington, District of Columbia
Practice Areas
Mutual Funds Law
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.
Contact & Links
- Direct Phone Number: 202-346-4000
- Phone Number: 202-346-4000
- Lawyer Page: https://www.kirkland.com/lawyers/p/palmer-christopher-e
Location
- 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Education
- Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1989
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Federal Clerkships
- United States Court of Appeals
Washington, District of Columbia
182 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
173 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mutual Funds Law, Washington, D.C. (2024)
- Mutual Funds Law, Washington, D.C. (2021)
- Mutual Funds Law, Washington, DC (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Mutual Funds Law
Special Focus:
- Investment Management
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Insurance Law
Publications
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