Christopher Chandler

Christopher Chandler currently serves as Of Counsel at Baker Donelson since October 2025. Previously, Chandler held various legal positions at the Tennessee Valley Authority from November 2009 to September 2025, including Senior Counsel, Vice President of Nuclear Oversight, and Associate General Counsel for Nuclear. Notable achievements include leading successful efforts to challenge regulatory enforcement actions and restructuring departmental functions to align with industry standards. Chandler's legal experience encompasses roles at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and law clerk positions, alongside military service as a Reactor Electrical Division Officer and Antisubmarine Warfare Officer. Educational qualifications include a BA in History from Villanova University, a JD from American University Washington College of Law, and a Master of Environmental Management from Old Dominion University.