Christopher R.J. Chris Pace

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)

Dallas, Texas

35+ years experience

Winston & Strawn LLP

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

214-453-6500

https://www.winston.com/en/who-we-are/professionals/pace-christopher-rj.html

2121 North Pearl Street, Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75201

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Bio

Christopher R.J. Pace is a partner in Weil Gotshal's Litigation Department and a member of the firm's Complex Commercial Litigation and Appellate practice groups. Mr. Pace has litigated cases in federal and state courts throughout the country as well as in foreign jurisdictions. He represents clients in large class action lawsuits (including those alleging securities fraud and unfair competition), criminal/grand jury matters, regulatory agency investigations, electronic media/copyright/defamation disputes, and commercial cases. Mr. Pace is a former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, law clerk to Justice Anthony M. Kennedy of the Supreme Court of the United States, and law clerk to Judge Alex Kozinski of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In addition to practicing in Florida, Mr. Pace has also been in private practice in California, Texas and Washington DC. While an Assistant United States Attorney, Mr. Pace successfully prosecuted numerous complex criminal cases, and received an award as the Southern District of Florida's Outstanding AUSA. Mr. Pace is a 1990 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he graduated first in his class, and a 1987 graduate of Southern Methodist University, where he graduated first in his major. He was the executive editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review and the winner of the Law School's Keedy Cup Moot Court Competition.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Practice Area: Corporate Compliance Law
Practice Area: Health Care Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Health Care

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 1990

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Reviews

Matthew Brown

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who delivers results in complex litigation

When our biotechnology firm faced a high-stakes, multi-district commercial dispute involving alleged breaches of a complex licensing agreement, we knew we needed counsel with deep, specific expertise. Christopher Pace was recommended for his 35 years of experience and his recognition in both Commercial Litigation and Biotechnology law. From our first meeting at Winston & Strawn's Dallas office, his command of the intricate scientific and legal issues was evident. He didn't just litigate; he educated our entire executive team on the nuanced strategies of federal court procedure and the specific precedents within the life sciences sector. His background at Weil Gotshal, particularly in Complex Commercial Litigation and Appellate practice, meant he was thinking three steps ahead, anticipating counter-arguments we hadn't considered. The case involved intense discovery and motions practice, and Mr. Pace's team was meticulous. What truly set him apart was his ability to distill incredibly complex compliance and corporate law issues into clear, actionable advice for our board. The matter was resolved through a negotiated settlement that was exceptionally favorable to our company, preserving critical intellectual property and future revenue streams. His professionalism is unwavering, but he also possesses a genuine, personal investment in his clients' success. For any business navigating the treacherous waters of high-value commercial litigation, especially in technical fields, Christopher R.J. Pace is the definitive choice.