Chris Bouchoux is a litigator and counselor who represents financial institutions, public companies, boards of directors, and senior executives in complex litigation, regulatory investigations, and other high-stakes disputes.

Chris has extensive experience handling matters involving banking regulation, securities law, corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and internal investigations. He regularly advises clients facing scrutiny from federal and state regulators and represents them in sensitive matters involving government investigations, enforcement actions, and parallel civil litigation. His practice spans federal and state courts nationwide, as well as proceedings before regulatory agencies.

A significant portion of Chris's practice focuses on disputes involving financial institutions and other sophisticated commercial parties. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, global and regional financial institutions, special committees of boards of directors, trustees, and corporate fiduciaries in matters involving complex business disputes, shareholder and governance issues, securities claims, fraud allegations, and other bet-the-company litigation.

Chris is valued by clients for his ability to navigate matters that present both legal risk and broader business, reputational, and regulatory considerations. He works closely with clients to develop practical strategies in fast-moving and highly visible matters, including those involving multiple regulators, parallel proceedings, and significant public attention.

In addition to his commercial practice, Chris maintains an active pro bono commitment. Most notably, he represented a Muslim congregation in Al Madany Islamic Center of Norwalk, Inc. v. City of Norwalk, Connecticut, and City of Norwalk Zoning Commission, a religious discrimination action in federal court. The matter resulted in a successful settlement under which the congregation received more than $2 million and secured relief permitting it to move forward with its place of worship.

Experience

Prior to joining WilmerHale, Mr. Bouchoux was a litigation associate with a large firm in New York. While there, he focused on commercial litigation matters.        

Recognition

  • Recognized as a "Rising Star" in the 2014-2018 editions of New York Super Lawyers 

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Credentials

  • Education

    • JD, New York University School of Law, 2007

    • BA, History, Bucknell University, 2002

  • Admissions

    • New York

Credentials

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