Christopher Graham

Professional Memberships

Member, Rhode Island Bar Association

Member, Rhode Island Supreme Court Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee

Career

Chris advises business clients of all types, although he invests much of his time on matters involving private equity. He leads teams of lawyers in many different types of corporate transactions, both domestic and cross-border.

Chris counsels startup enterprises and assists in their capital formation, represents emerging companies and private equity investors in different rounds of equity financing, and negotiates acquisitions, dispositions, and management buyouts for corporate buyers and sellers, private equity funds, and management teams. He frequently represents borrowers in financing transactions, including highly leveraged financings that are integral parts of private equity buyouts. Chris’ clients include private equity funds, Fortune 500 companies, international conglomerates, privately held manufacturing companies, and numerous technology and life science startups.

In addition, Chris enjoys an active general corporate practice with background in secured lending and municipal finance. He is general counsel to many closely held New England businesses and nonprofits, as well as to businesses acquired by the firm’s private equity clients.

Personal

Board of directors and executive committee, Slater Technology Fund

Director, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce; chair, Education Council

Director, Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council

Member, Rhode Island Foundation Long-Term Education Planning Committee

Director, Junior Achievement of Rhode Island

Chair, Executive Council

Chair, board of advisors, Teach For America/Rhode Island Regional