As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Partner Christopher T. Grohman to the White Collar, Government Investigations & Regulatory Compliance Practice Group in Chicago.
Chris is a former Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois that has spent the last 7 years in private practice helping companies and individuals navigate governmental and internal investigations. He has defended cases brought by almost every government agency, including the DOJ, SEC, CFPB, CFTC, to name a few. He has conducted multiple internal investigations for Fortune 500 companies related to accounting fraud, corporate embezzlement, theft of trade secrets, and other sensitive topics.
A trial lawyer at heart, Chris tried 7 jury cases during his time as a federal prosecutor, and an additional 13 trials in his time in private practice. His recent victories include a seven figure damages award for a plaintiff that brought suit against a former partner as well as a full acquittal of a criminal defendant charged with multiple felonies. Chris has investigated and conducted complex federal civil, criminal, and administrative trials and appeals involving various subjects, including Medicare compliance, bankruptcy fraud, financial fraud, and legal and medical ethics. In addition, he has represented, advised, and assisted corporations in developing and implementing compliance programs, as well as conducting diligence as part of mergers, focusing on Medicare, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Anti-Money Laundering compliance. Chris was a former instructor at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and National Advocacy Center. He also was an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University Law School, Drafting (Jan. 2015 – 2018); Research and Writing for Law Enforcement (January 2016 – June 2018).
Chris received his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, and his Bachelor of Science in Economics with concentration in Finance, Minor in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business.
Latest News
Benesch Represents Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA in its strategic Acquisition of Nathan & Nathan, P.C., a Southeast-based Creditors Rights Law Firm
Benesch is pleased to announce that it served as legal counsel to Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA (“Weltman”), a …
126 Benesch Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers® Rankings
Benesch is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. …
Benesch Partners Hanna Conger and Caitlin Kovacs Named to 2026 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under List
Benesch is pleased to announce that Partners Hanna Conger and Caitlin Kovacs have been named to the 2026 Benchmark Litigation …
Benesch Names Jason Dirkx Chief Innovation Officer to Lead New Innovation Department, Welcomes Abby Levine as Chief Information Officer
Benesch is pleased to announce that Jason Dirkx has joined the firm as Chief Innovation Officer (CINO), a newly created role that will lead the launch of Benesch’s Innovation Department and help drive the evolution of the firm’s service delivery model for clients. As part of a coordinated investment in technology, innovation, security and governance, the firm also welcomes Abby Levine as Chief Information Officer.