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Christopher E. Byer

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Education

  • University of Virginia School of Law
    J.D., 2018, Editorial Board, Virginia Law & Business Review
  • University of Michigan
    B.A. 2015, Political Science

Government Service

Law Clerk to the Honorable Brian R. Whitney, Second Judicial District of Colorado

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Colorado
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, D. Colorado

Biography

Chris Byer represents sophisticated businesses and corporations in complex commercial litigation nationwide. His experience includes cases involving breach of contract, misappropriation, and conspiracy. Chris has gained valuable courtroom experience, having successfully argued for a permanent restraining order.  He has drafted motions, pleadings, and other written arguments in multiple cases. 

Prior to joining WTO, Chris worked as an associate at the Denver office of an AmLaw 200 firm. He also worked as a Law Clerk in the Second Judicial District of Colorado where he drafted appellate opinions, orders on motions for summary judgment and other dispositive motions, and prepared bench memoranda in multiparty litigations. 

Cases

  • Won a permanent restraining order—as well as the subsequent appeal—for an individual and their employer against members of a hate organization. Served as first chair in the hearing and handled all witness examinations.
  • Won a preliminary injunction for a home warranty company against a competitor that had poached employees and encouraged them to disclose trade secret information.
  • Represent ski and snowsports recreation clients in personal injury matters.

Publications & Speaking Engagements

  • "Collecting Personal Information to Combat Coronavirus and the CCPA," Ballard Spahr Cyber Adviser blog (March 18, 2020).
  • "FDA and FTC to Study Impact of Social Media Influencers," Ballard Spahr Cyber Adviser blog (March 4, 2020).

Other Experience

Ballard Spahr

Legal Memberships, Activities, and Honors

American Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Lawyers Committee, Young Lawyers Division

Personal Interests

Eagle Scout, motorcycling, soccer

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