Christopher M. Moody

Christopher M. Moody is a founding partner of Moody & Stanford, P.C., with over 40 years of experience practicing employment and labor law. He represents both management and employees in a wide range of matters, including labor relations, wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage and hour disputes. His practice spans individual cases and large-scale class and collective actions.

A graduate of Duke University School of Law, Christopher is licensed to practice in New Mexico, Colorado, and California. He regularly appears in labor relations proceedings involving collective bargaining, representation matters, and unfair labor practice charges, as well as grievance arbitrations and employment-related litigation.

Christopher is a leading employment discrimination attorney with a proven record in high-impact class actions. His firm served as co-class counsel in a nationwide gender discrimination case on behalf of more than 2,800 women stockbrokers, achieving a settlement of over $46 million plus substantial injunctive relief that changed workplace practices. He also played a key role in securing a $32 million settlement in another major gender discrimination lawsuit in 2011.

Recognized by Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business annually since 2005, and named a Southwest Super Lawyer, Christopher is widely regarded as a leader in employment law. His reputation for excellence is matched by his commitment to advocacy, fairness, and results.

Christopher also serves as a frequent presenter on employment law topics, sharing his insights with legal professionals and employers nationwide. With the ability to associate with local attorneys, he accepts employment and labor cases in jurisdictions throughout the United States.

Christopher M. Moody’s extensive experience, strategic litigation skills, and dedication to his clients make him a trusted advocate for resolving even the most complex employment law challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Moody & Stanford, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• New Mexico
• Colorado
• California

Education

• Duke University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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