Chris L. Bollinger

Chris L. Bollinger is a Chicago intellectual property and technology transactions attorney who advises companies on licensing, contracts, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, data, media, and information technology. He works with hardware, software, financial, manufacturing, consumer product, entertainment, energy, medical device, biotech, and industrial service businesses. His practice helps clients protect valuable rights, structure commercial relationships, address compliance concerns, and adapt agreements for changing digital markets during product development and market expansion.

Chris earned his J.D. cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School in 1992. He received his B.S. magna cum laude in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1989. His education and prior work as a software engineer support his ability to understand technical systems, evaluate intellectual property issues, and translate complicated technology requirements into practical contract terms and business guidance across detailed technology and licensing matters.

Chris drafts and negotiates agreements involving software development, SaaS, cloud computing, web services, data transfers, APIs, telecommunications, consulting, distribution, and research and development. He advises clients on generative AI models, blockchain technology, open-source software, privacy compliance, and data security. His transactional work also includes intellectual property due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures, sponsorships, endorsements, advertising campaigns, publishing, merchandising, and content distribution for domestic and international business operations.

Chris L. Bollinger has been recognized as an Illinois Leading Lawyer for his professional work. He belongs to the American Bar Association’s Science and Technology Law Member Group and the Chicago Bar Association’s Cyber Law and Data Privacy Section. His experience combines engineering knowledge, legal analysis, and commercial judgment. He helps clients manage technology risks, protect brands and content, negotiate workable agreements, and pursue growth across established and emerging markets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, ArentFox Schiff LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association, Cyber Law and Data Privacy Section

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Michigan Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Science (BS)