Christopher Elam

Corporate Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Dallas, Texas

15+ years experience

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

214-361-5600

https://www.fghwlaw.com/christopher-elam

1900 North Pearl Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75201

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Bio

Christopher Elam’s corporate and transactional practice has allowed him to help numerous businesses, business owners, and individuals. Mr. Elam’s practice focuses on helping clients solve the contractual and business problems they face, but he aims to prevent problems from occurring in the first place through careful drafting and negotiation of agreements.Christopher has experience in a wide range of practice areas including corporate governance, intellectual property and trademark, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, manufacturing and license issues, real estate transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions. In addition, he has particular knowledge of the evolving regulatory framework governing direct sellers and multi-level marketers. Prior to joining Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter, he counseled owners and members of the Board of Directors of an approximately billion-dollar direct selling company.Christopher graduated with high honors from the SMU Dedman School of Law, where he was an editor of the International Law Review. He received his Bachelor of Arts in the honors English program from the University of Texas at Austin. Christopher Elam’s corporate and transactional practice has allowed him to help numerous businesses, business owners, and individuals. Mr. Elam’s practice focuses on helping clients solve the contractual and business problems they face, but he aims to prevent problems from occurring in the first place through careful drafting and negotiation of agreements. Christopher has experience in a wide range of practice areas including corporate governance, intellectual property and trademark, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, manufacturing and license issues, real estate transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions. In addition, he has particular knowledge of the evolving regulatory framework governing direct sellers and multi-level marketers. Prior to joining Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter, he counseled owners and members of the Board of Directors of an approximately billion-dollar direct selling company. Christopher graduated with high honors from the SMU Dedman School of Law, where he was an editor of the International Law Review. He received his Bachelor of Arts in the honors English program from the University of Texas at Austin.

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Intellectual Property Law

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021

Education

Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 2010

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Reviews

Jessica Kelly

2 weeks ago

A trusted advisor for our company's legal needs

We engaged Christopher Elam at Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth to handle the acquisition of a smaller competitor here in Dallas. With his 15 years of experience and background in corporate and transactional law, he was exactly the right fit. Christopher guided us meticulously through the entire process, from due diligence to finalizing the asset purchase agreement. His deep understanding of the practicalities of business law, likely honed at SMU and through his recognized work in corporate law, was evident. He anticipated several intellectual property licensing issues we hadn't considered, showcasing the breadth of his expertise. Christopher is a sharp, personable attorney who makes complex matters understandable. The only slight drawback was that during the busiest weeks, response times to non-urgent emails could stretch to 48 hours. That said, the quality of the final work was exceptional and well worth it. He's become our go-to counsel for significant corporate matters.