Chris Hooper

Chris Hooper is a legal professional with extensive experience in the financial and corporate sectors. Currently serving as Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel at Piper Sandler since January 2020, Chris oversees all legal matters within the investment banking and capital markets groups. Prior to this role, Chris was Principal and General Counsel at Sandler O'Neill + Partners, L.P. from 2004 to early 2020, where responsibilities included managing the firm's legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs. Chris began a career at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates from 1998 to 2004 and at DLA Piper from 1996 to 1998, both as an associate advising on securities offerings and corporate law issues. Chris holds a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Oberlin College, along with an educational background from Gilman School.