Chris Kemnitz

Chris Kemnitz is the Co-Chair of the Financial Services Litigation Practice at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, focusing on disputes within the financial services industry, complex commercial disputes, antitrust, trade regulation, white collar criminal matters, and internal investigations.

In the realm of financial services litigation, Mr. Kemnitz is well-versed in enforcement proceedings, internal investigations, and regulatory actions involving securities, options, derivatives, commodities, and futures. He has a strong track record of representing broker-dealers in civil disputes, including arbitration claims. Additionally, he handles class action litigation related to securities laws and financial services, and represents diverse parties at various exchanges and enforcement proceedings with regulatory bodies like the SEC and CFTC.

Chris Kemnitz also boasts extensive experience in commercial litigation, covering complex contracts, employment issues, products liability claims, disputes in partnerships and closely held corporations, and intricate financial matters. His class action practice spans industries from manufacturing to financial services, dealing with alleged antitrust and securities law violations. Furthermore, he has represented clients in white collar criminal matters, handling investigations from entities like the Department of Justice, SEC, and CFTC, often conducting internal investigations for manufacturing companies, investment banks, and hedge funds.

Chris Kemnitz pursued his J.D. at the University of Chicago Law School and holds a B.A. in Political Economics from Michigan State University. He currently serves as a Litigation Partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, previously working as a Director at Cabrini Green Legal Aid and as a Law Clerk for Honorable Charles Levin at the Michigan Supreme Court.