No. 1: Chris Porrino

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Known as one of the state’s best and most accomplished lawyers, Porrino is a name you will typically see at the top of lists such as this, including being ranked second on NJBIZ’s 2023 Power 100 List. And that’s with good reason.

The former New Jersey attorney general returned to private practice at Lowenstein Sandler in 2018 after serving as the Garden State’s 60th AG under Gov. Chris Christie. He also previously served as chief counsel to Christie.

Regarded as a seasoned trial lawyer, negotiator and crisis manager, Porrino brings his combination of real-world pragmatism and strategic problem-solving skills to the firm where he serves as chair of its Litigation Department – helping Fortune 500 clients overcome challenges to achieve goals.

He is a regular adviser to businesses and individuals, private and public companies along with nonprofits on a wide range of civil, criminal and regulatory matters involving securities consumer fraud, banking, alcoholic beverage control, gaming, cannabis, energy, insurance, tax, antitrust, real estate, the environment and so much more.