Christopher D. Stewart

Christopher D. Stewart is a partner focused on complex securities and shareholder derivative litigation. With years of experience, he has led major cases addressing corporate misconduct and financial fraud. Stewart’s work has resulted in record-breaking recoveries, including settlements exceeding $1 billion. His ability to manage high-stakes litigation has established him as a trusted advocate for investors and shareholders seeking accountability from corporations.

Stewart earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and the San Diego Law Review. He also earned an M.B.A. from the University of San Diego School of Business Administration and a B.S. in Psychology from Santa Clara University. During law school, he gained valuable experience clerking for the U.S. Attorney’s Office and serving as a judicial extern for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

Stewart has secured landmark results in securities litigation. He served as lead counsel in In re American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. Litigation, achieving a $1.025 billion recovery, one of the largest pretrial settlements in securities law history. He also obtained a $350 million settlement in Smilovits v. First Solar, Inc., marking one of the largest recoveries in the Ninth Circuit. His litigation efforts have also contributed to multimillion-dollar settlements involving Wells Fargo’s foreclosure practices and Deutsche Bank’s securities violations.

Recognized for his achievements, Christopher D. Stewart has been named a California Lawyer Attorney of the Year and a Rising Star. His dedication to protecting investors and holding corporations accountable reflects his commitment to justice in financial markets. Through strategic litigation and strong advocacy, he continues to build a reputation as a leader in securities and shareholder rights litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of San Diego School of Business Administration
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Santa Clara University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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