Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution Career Associate
Wheeling, W.V. (GOIC)Chad takes on complex matters and has a keen ability to master the facts in a case so that they can be wielded in a way that is meaningful to the outcome for his clients. In both complex corporate litigation and criminal matters, Chad’s ability to digest large amounts of information and zero in on what is meaningful has led to an extensive track record of success in offensive and defensive briefings on motions and complex pleadings. His clients range from corporate executives to sophisticated investors to tech companies facing criminal and complex litigation. Chad was also part of the Orrick team that won the Financial Times Innovation Prize for its ability to deliver novel solutions for business processes.
Chad maintains a pro bono practice which centers on prisoners’ rights. He worked extensively on an administrative challenge to Nebraska’s execution protocol, which was ultimately argued to the Nebraska Supreme Court, and currently represents an inmate challenging Louisiana’s non-unanimous jury verdicts.
Chad was a summer associate with Orrick in 2017, and he is a December 2017 graduate of The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law, where he was an Articles Editor of the Ohio State Law Journal. Chad also received a CALI Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance Law and Business Bankruptcy. He received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University, majoring in Economics and Political Science.
Chad's experience includes: