Christopher H. Dorn

Representing businesses, nonprofits, and professionals

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LocationWashingtonDistrict of Columbia, United States
Current roleAttorney-at-LawLaw Office of Christopher H. Dorn, PLLC · since Nov 2025
Government service21yrsU.S. Department of State(DOS)

About

Chris advises corporations, nonprofits, and professionals. Chris returned to the practice of law after a career in national security, where he negotiated political, economic, and status of forces agreements in the U.S. Foreign Service. Prior to goverment service, he worked at Canon USA, Bain & Company, and Shearman & Sterling, where his experience spanned acquisitions, strategic partnerships, technology investments, and running a software business. He is admitted in DC and NY.

Roles

Nov 2025–Present
Current role

Attorney-at-Law

Law Office of Christopher H. Dorn, PLLC

Washington, District of Columbia

Civil LitigationCorporate Law

Corporate and employment law, non-profits, corporate formation, business contracts, investigations and compliance requiring attorney client privilege, civil litigation, MSPB and EEOC litigation.

Sep 2003–Nov 2024
Former role

Foreign Service Officer

U.S. Department of State(DOS)

Contract NegotiatorPlanning, Policy, StrategyManagement

Overseas postings: Baghdad (2), Managua, Moscow, Stockholm, and Vladivostok. Washington DC postings: Operations Center, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Bureau of Counterterrorism.

Jun 1995–Nov 2001
Former role

Director

Canon USA, Inc.

Lake Success, New York

Strategy & TransactionsMergers and AcquisitionGeneral Manager
Apr 1993–Jun 1995
Former role

Management Consultant

Bain & Company

Boston, Massachusetts

Consulting
Aug 1991–Mar 1993
Former role

Associate

Shearman & Sterling, LLP

New York, New York

Attorney