For more than 30 years, Chris Gunther has defended corporations and individuals in white collar criminal matters and civil government enforcement cases, including through trial and on appeal.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators | 2026 | International Litigation & Investigations |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators | 2025 | International Litigation & Investigations |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators | 2024 | International Litigation & Investigations |
| Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators | 2023 | International Litigation & Investigations |
Gunther's practice includes domestic and cross-border investigations and prosecutions. He has extensive experience litigating against the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other agencies and attorneys general. His representations have covered a wide range of matters, including securities laws and insider trading; banking, tax, accounting and medical device laws; anti-money laundering; and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Gunther also conducts internal investigations for entities and boards of directors in a variety of contexts and counsels on compliance issues. He has represented a New York state financial control board, as well as the governing boards of two public universities facing allegations of misconduct in their athletic programs.