Biography
Chris is originally from the Metro Atlanta area, but graduated from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Accounting. After graduation, Chris attended Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, Tennessee, where he received his Juris Doctorate and Law & Business Certificate in 2011. While attending Vanderbilt, Chris conducted trials as the President of the law school’s Honor Council, was a member of the Mock Trial Board, and performed pro bono representation through Vanderbilt’s Civil Practice Clinic.
Education
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (B.A., Political Science; Minor, Accounting; cum laude, 2008)
Vanderbilt University Law School, Nashville, TN (J.D.; Law & Business Certificate, cum laude, 2011)
- President and Member, Vanderbilt University Law School Honor Council (2008 – 2011)
- Member, Mock Trial Board (2009 — 2011)
- Clerk, Vanderbilt Civil Practice Clinic (2010–2011)
Professional Organizations/Associations
- Member, State Bar of Georgia (2011 – present)
- Member, American Bar Association (2008 – present)
- Member, National Bar Association (2011 – present)
Admitted
Georgia, 2011
Practice Areas
- Commercial Real Estate and Development
- Corporate Law
- Employment
- Public and Affordable Housing
Administrative/Legal Assistant Contact Info
Name: Allison Hobby
Title: Legal Assistant
Phone: 478.749.9913
Email: ahobby@jamesbatesllp.com