Chris’s practice focuses primarily on workers’ compensation defense, aiding clients in all phases of a claim from inception to resolution. Chris’s philosophy is to optimize claim handling strategy, and implement that strategy while also effectively communicating with clients throughout the process. Prior to joining White and Steele, Chris worked as in-house counsel and as a NHLPA certified agent, maximizing client rights under the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement, and comprehensively engaging in contract negotiations for clients. Chris is a former youth hockey coach as well, and in his free time, he enjoys playing golf, exercising and traveling.