Christopher P. Muirhead

Christopher P. Muirhead is a shareholder at Modrall Sperling in Albuquerque whose practice concentrates on public finance. He advises New Mexico municipalities, counties, educational institutions, and public entities on financing matters involving general obligation bonds, gross receipts tax revenue bonds, utility system revenue bonds, special district financings, conduit issues, and economic development projects. His work helps public clients structure financings, meet legal requirements, and move important community and infrastructure initiatives forward.

Chris earned a J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law, magna cum laude, and a B.A. from the University of New Mexico, with distinction and Phi Beta Kappa honors. He later served as a law clerk to Judge James A. Parker of the US District Court for the District of New Mexico. His academic and judicial background supports careful analysis of complex public finance and municipal law questions.

Chris has served as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, and underwriter’s counsel on numerous transactions for municipalities, counties, school districts, universities, and healthcare issuers throughout New Mexico. His work includes financings for the City of Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, the University of New Mexico, and New Mexico State University. He also serves as general counsel and issuer’s counsel to the New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council.

Christopher P. Muirhead has received recognition for public finance and corporate-commercial work, including repeated Best Lawyers in America Lawyer of the Year honors in Albuquerque and recognition from Chambers USA. He has earned an AV peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Within his law practice, he serves as Secretary/Treasurer and previously chaired the Public Finance Group and led the Transactions Department, reflecting sustained responsibility in public and business finance matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Modrall Sperling Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Magna Cum Laude)
• University of New Mexico
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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