Chris Gismondi is Of Counsel in the Litigation & Regulatory Group at DLA Piper LLP (US). Chris litigates high-stakes, complex commercial and corporate governance disputes. Recently, his practice has focused on providing broad-based risk management, litigation and regulatory support to growers, financial institutions, manufacturers, distributors and retailers in the tobacco, vape product, and CBD/Hemp industries. He also defends corporate clients against claims for violations of the securities laws, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract. He handles cases before state and federal trial and appellate courts, arbitrators, and mediators, working hand in hand with clients to develop aggressive, yet cost-effective, litigation strategies.