Christopher M. Lyon

Christopher M. Lyon is an experienced legal professional currently serving as the Acting General Counsel in the Office of General Counsel at the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, a position held since June 2012. Lyon's extensive background includes roles such as Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Capital Management and Legal Affairs at the University of Kansas Medical Center from December 2010 to June 2012, and Chief Legal Counsel/Executive Director of Human Resources at the Kansas City, Missouri School District from May 2009 to December 2010. Previous positions also include HR Director at Farmers Insurance and Regional Senior HR Manager at AOL. Lyon's legal career began in the U.S. Air Force as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, and prior to the current role at the CSB, Lyon worked as an attorney litigating cases related to employment law and environmental issues. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Fordham University.