Christopher A. Braham | People | McDermott

Overview


Christopher (Chris) A. Braham represents employers in all stages of employment litigation, including in putative class actions and single or multi-plaintiff lawsuits.

Chris defends organizations against claims of meal and rest period violations, failure to pay wages and bonuses, off-the-clock work, misclassification, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and misappropriation of trade secrets. He advocates for clients in state and federal courts and in proceedings before administrative agencies such as the California Civil Rights Division and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Corporate boards turn to Chris to conduct extensive internal investigations into complaints of discrimination or harassment involving senior executives. He delivers tailored recommendations for corrective action to resolve issues efficiently and discreetly.

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Recognitions


  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2021-2025
  • Legal 500 US, Recommended Lawyer, 2023 and 2025
  • Law360, Rising Star in Employment, 2025

Community


  • California Minority Counsel Program, member

Credentials


Education
University of Southern California Gould School of Law, JD, 2013
University of California, Irvine, BA, 2007

Admissions
California
Florida

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