Christopher D. Barraza

Christopher D. Barraza is a distinguished attorney with extensive experience in complex commercial disputes and securities fraud class actions. Currently serving as a Partner and Special Counsel at Phillips Lytle LLP since March 2020, Christopher has previously represented clients at Denlea & Carton, LLP and Labaton Sucharow LLP, where responsibilities included managing all phases of litigation for institutional investors. Christopher's tenure at Weil Gotshal and Manges as a Senior Litigation Associate involved notable cases, including advising Staples during a Federal Trade Commission merger challenge and defending Genworth in a securities fraud class action. Christopher holds a JD, Cum Laude from Georgetown University Law Center and a BS, Cum Laude in French Language and Literature from Georgetown University.