Christopher M. Wasil

Chris also represents pro bono clients in both civil and criminal matters, including federal and state appeals. Prior to law school, Chris was a senior copy editor at a major marketing firm, where he specialized in legal and regulatory compliance.

Deal Litigation

• Tempur-Pedic International, Inc. – Obtained disclosure-only settlement for Tempur-Pedic in deal litigation arising from its acquisition of Sealy Corporation, following defeat of motion for expedited discovery in North Carolina state court
• Kayak Software Corporation – Obtained disclosure-only settlement for Kayak in deal litigation arising from its acquisition of Priceline.com Incorporated
• Acme Packet, Inc. – Achieved voluntary dismissal of a class action in Delaware Chancery Court seeking to enjoin merger after defeating motion for expedited discovery
• LeCroy Corporation – Achieved voluntary dismissal of a class action seeking to enjoin the LeCroy Corporation-Teledyne Technologies, Inc. merger, after obtaining denial of motion for expedited discovery and preliminary injunction hearing, a decision which appears to be the first of its kind issued in New York federal court

Shareholder Derivative Litigation

• Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Alleged Lowball Asset Sale) – Obtained dismissal in Pennsylvania federal court of derivative and purported class claims alleging conspiracy surrounding sell-off of dissolving company’s IP assets
• Jenzabar, Inc. (Executive Compensation) – Obtained dismissal for a company and its board in Massachusetts state court against derivative claims of breach of fiduciary duty and waste arising from alleged compensation decisions and political and charitable contributions

Fund Litigation

• Battery Ventures/Index Ventures (Preferred Shareholder Litigation) – Obtained dismissal in California federal court of all claims, including federal and state securities law violations and common law breach of fiduciary duty claims by major preferred shareholder of portfolio company in connection with defendant funds’ sales of preferred stock
• Village Ventures/Worcester Ventures/Point Judith Capital (Venture Capitalist/Founder Dispute) – Obtained affirmation of dismissal in the Connecticut Appellate Court for VC funds of complaint by alleged founders of portfolio company claiming entitlement to substantial percentages of equity and proceeds of sale of company for near $500 million

Insurance Litigation

• Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company – Obtained dismissal of action in Connecticut state court alleging wrongful denial of coverage on a motion to enforce settlement agreement
• Primerica Life Insurance Company – Obtained voluntary withdrawal of action alleging improper life insurance payments in Connecticut state court