Christopher Massey

Chris is a Shareholder in the Firm’s Private Markets group. Chris’ practice focuses on designing and implementing corporate governance, risk, and compliance programs for companies across a broad range of industries. He also handles a wide range of civil litigation and regulatory matters, including advising financial services firms, healthcare organizations, and technology companies in matters brought by customers, employees, competitors, or regulators. Chris also has extensive experience negotiating commercial contracts, advising employers on workforce management, performing pre-transaction due diligence, and conducting internal corporate investigations.

Chris is certified with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (“IAPP”) as a CIPP/US professional, signifying particular expertise in U.S. privacy law. He advises clients in multiple industries to proactively manage data privacy and cybersecurity risks. Chris has extensive experience navigating issues relating to data breach/security incident prevention and response, as well as developing and updating privacy policies and website terms of use.

Prior to joining the Firm, Chris worked in both private practice and the corporate sector, which included serving as the acting general counsel or compliance officer for several entities. As a Certified Financial Planner®, he advised high-net-worth individuals on estate, trust, and business planning strategies. He also served as an independent advisor and advocate for professional lacrosse players, representing them in contract negotiations and workers’ compensation claims.

Chris received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and holds a B.A. from Princeton University.

Recognition

Super Lawyers - New York's Rising Stars (2013)