Christopher Hanslik

Practice Areas

Commercial litigation

Business litigation

Employment litigation

IP litigation

Career

ith over two decades of experience as a litigator, Chris Hanslik's practice has spanned the full spectrum of commercial and business litigation, including contracts, business torts, securities and corporate governance, oil and gas, lender liability, trade secrets, non-compete agreements and other employment-related disputes.

Recognizing that the last place most business clients want to be is in the courtroom, Chris strives to develop creative, practical, and value-driven solutions to complex problems and disputes from the outset. However, as a trial lawyer, he provides the skills necessary for success in the courtroom. Chris's courtroom experience ranges from state and federal court trials to arguments before the Supreme Court of Texas and all points in between. In the relentless pursuit of his client's best interest, Chris keeps one important value in mind — integrity.

Professional Memberships

Houston Bar Association

Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow

State Bar of Texas Litigation Section

State Bar of Texas, Administration of Rules of Evidence Committee

American Bar Association

United States Supreme Court

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Board of Directors (2014-2016)

The Entrepreneurship Institute, Board of Directors, Houston Chapter (2007-2012)

Smart Litigator Texas Board (2011-2012)

Greater Houston Partnership, Business Leadership Council (2010)

Greater Houston Partnership, Professional Services Council (2009)

Greater Houston Partnership, Federal Relations Committee (1999-2001)

Personal

Houston Super Bowl LI Host Sub-Committee

The Texas Bowl, Board of Directors (2012-Present), Chairman (2014-2015)

South Texas College of Law Houston, Board of Directors (2017-present)

South Texas College of Law Houston, Alumni Board of Directors (2012-2015)

SEARCH Homeless Services, Board of Directors (2015-Present), Chairman (2018-present)

SEARCH Homeless Services, Annual Luncheon Chair (2013)

SEARCH Homeless Services, Friends of Picnic in the Park Host Committee (2010-Present)

Center for Houston's Future, Business/Civic Leadership Class (2011)

Taste of the Texans, Steering Committee (2011-Present)

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Life Member, Speakers Committee: Committeeman (1997-2014), Vice Chairman (2006-2009), Team Captain (2003-2006), Business Speech Captain (2000-2003)

SMU Alumni Association, Board of Directors (2005-2007)

From time to time, Chris contributes articles to Texas Lawyer, Law 360 and The Houston Business Journal. He has served as an adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law Houston teaching advocacy. He has also lectured to in-house legal departments regarding aspects of the attorney/client privilege and other ethical considerations as well as Internet privacy policies and eDiscovery.