Christopher Connell

Christopher Connell serves as Vice President, Counsel at PIMCO since January 2022, drawing on extensive legal experience in corporate law. Previously, Christopher held the position of Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP from October 2017 to January 2022, and gained valuable insights as a Law Clerk at the USC Law School Small Business Clinic, where counseling and business entity formation were key responsibilities. Earlier roles include Summer Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP and Law Clerk at the Attorney General's Office, with a focus on litigation support and legal research. Christopher's career began with public service roles such as Public Service Aide at the San Francisco Adult Probation Department and an internship with the San Luis Obispo District Attorney's Office, managing property crime cases. Academic qualifications include a J.D. from USC Gould School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.