Christopher

Edward

Appel

Chris is a Senior Counsel at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P. in Washington, DC. He is a member of the firm’s Public Policy Group, which specializes in tort law and reform of the civil justice system. His public policy practice spans legislative efforts, appellate litigation, and liability counseling. Chris has drafted model legislation to be introduced in Congress and state legislatures, testified on a broad range of legislative initiatives, and authored numerous amicus curiae briefs filed in state supreme courts and federal appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Chris also advises business groups and trade associations on tort liability issues and civil justice system reform.