Heim, Payne & Chorush Partner Chris First Elected to American Bar Foundation Fellowship
Heim, Payne & Chorush partner Chris First has been elected a fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF), the national nonprofit, nonpartisan research institute founded by the America Bar Association in 1952.
The American Bar Foundation conducts independent research for use by individuals and institutions to shape laws, inform policy, and provide a positive influence on U.S. society and internationally. Membership as an ABF Fellow is limited to one percent of all U.S. lawyers.
Mr. First is the newest member of the global honorary society of ABF Fellows, which includes attorneys, judges, law school faculty, and legal scholars who are recognized for their commitment to the highest principles of the legal profession.
“We are proud that Chris has earned this exclusive honor,” says Heim, Payne & Chorush partner Russell Chorush. “His skill and dedication as a trial lawyer make him a perfect selection as an ABF Fellow.”
Mr. First represents clients in complex civil lawsuits focusing on cases involving contested patents and antitrust laws. He is regularly recognized by professional legal guides for his work on behalf of clients. During the past year, Mr. First has earned selection in the Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch, Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators, and Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under.