Christopher M. Seck

Of Counsel

Languages spoken
English | Mandarin

About Christopher

Christopher M. Seck is a seasoned litigator focused on complex commercial disputes, including fraud, antitrust, intellectual property and class actions. His practice spans matters across the US and internationally, often involving cross-border disputes and clients with global operations. Known for his willingness to go the extra mile to stand between clients and trouble, he represents a broad range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, real estate entities, technology startups and high-net-worth individuals, through every stage of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal, with substantial experience on both sides of the “v.”

Christopher approaches each matter with determination, pragmatism, creativity and strategic judgment. He is valued for his meticulous attention to detail and disciplined clean execution, as well as for bringing a level of care and dedication that reflects a strong sense of personal responsibility for each client’s matter.

He has earned praise from clients, colleagues and judges, and has received multiple professional distinctions, including repeated awards by leading legal industry organizations. His reputation is built on consistent performance as a precise, thoughtful and effective advocate in complex, high stakes matters.

Experience

  • Securing hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of multiple classes of plaintiff investors against defendant banks and financial institutions in antitrust and securities class actions.
  • Successfully representing multiple major banks and media companies against plaintiff investors and consumers in antitrust and securities class actions.
  • Advocating for a major logistics company in various rulemaking procedures, culminating in appeals to the DC Circuit.
  • Successfully defending an asset management company in a defense-side state fraud lawsuit against an alternative investments platform.
  • Serving as lead trial counsel in a multimillion-dollar breach of fiduciary case.

Credentials

Education
  • Harvard Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013
  • Stanford University, B.A., Economics, honors and distinction, 2010
Admissions
  • New York, 2014
Courts
  • U.S. Ct. of App., Second Circuit
  • U.S. Dist. Ct., E. Dist. of New York
  • U.S. Dist. Ct., S. Dist. of New York
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Dist. Ct., E. Dist. of Texas
  • U.S. Ct. of App., Federal Circuit

Recognitions

  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2024 and 2025 for Administrative and Regulatory Law

Expertise

Services
Litigation