LAWYER PROFILE
Christopher Rillo

Christopher Rillo

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Litigation and ERISA, Class Actions, Labor and Employment

Career

Christopher J. Rillo has more than 30 years of experience as a litigator, focusing on ERISA litigation and class action defense. His experience encompasses almost all areas of benefits litigation practice, including benefit issues involving ESOPs, plan fee litigation, retiree health litigation and other defined benefit plan litigation.

Christopher began as a labor and employment lawyer and transitioned to focus on ERISA litigation as that practice area evolved. He has represented clients in several 401(k) fee class actions, including claims involving the country's largest defined contribution plan. His experience also includes class actions involving company stock and conversion of defined benefits plans to cash balance arrangements, as well as related tax litigation involving plan disputes, financial services litigation and securities claims.

Professional Memberships

State Bar of California

District of Columbia Bar

American Benefits Council, Board Member, 2009-present

Order of Malta

Personal

J.D., Rutgers Law School 1980

Editor, Rutgers Technology Journal

B.A., History, Rutgers University 1977

with distinction

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

ERISA Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Christopher Rillo is an experienced litigator, who specializes in ERISA litigation including class actions and Department of Labor investigations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Chris provides thoughtful analysis and is quick to respond.

    ERISA LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Chris is very knowledgeable about and experienced with ERISA litigation.

    ERISA LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Chris is a top-notch ERISA lawyer who is a go-to for tough situations.

    ERISA LitigationChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Baker Botts L.L.P. (126)

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New York

Texas

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