Experience Chris has experience in handling government relations matters, including representation before the Florida legislature and executive branch, purchasing and procurement appeals, and professional licensing. In addition, Chris practices in litigation, land use and construction law. Background Chris was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. He graduated from Bishop Moore Catholic High School in 1998. Four years later, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in Political Science, with a minor in Human Nutrition. While at UF, Chris was active in Student Government activities and regularly attended both football and basketball games. In 2005, Chris graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. During law school, Chris interned at the Florida Supreme Court for the Honorable Raoul G. Cantero. He also researched under Dean Jon Mills in the Center for Governmental Responsibility. He was a member of the Justice Campbell Thornal Moot Court Board and in his final semester served as President. Professional · The Florida Bar · Middle District of the 11th Circuit · 11th Circuit Court of Appeals · Orange County Bar Association · Inns of Court · Florida Super Lawyers "Rising Star," 2009-2011 · Orlando Business Journal's "40 under 40," 2010 · Florida Trend "Legal Elite," 2011 · Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists, Designated Professional Lobbyist Civic · Frederick Leadership Initiative, Co-Chairman · Junior Achievement Professional Connection, Board Member · Tiger Bay, Board Member · Business Force, Board Member · University of Florida Law Alumni Council, Member · College Leadership Florida, Class VII · Orange County Young Republicans, Former President · Central Florida Boy Scout Council - Vice Chair, Golden Eagle Dinner · Central Florida Partnership, Young Professionals Advisory Board, Co-Founder · Leadership Seminole, Class 19 · Leadership Orlando, Class 73 Honors · Eagle Scout Award, Troop 76, Orlando, Florida |