With extensive experience in litigating various disputes (from student-athlete concussion protocols to M&A contract breaches to D&O indemnification fights) Christian Word specializes in defending clients in complex securities class actions, often with billions of dollars at stake.
Leveraging more than two decades of securities litigation experience and a trial-ready posture, Christian represents major issuers, directors, officers, and other individuals at all stages of federal and state court matters involving:
Christian has obtained complete dismissals of dozens of securities suits, including in 10(b) class actions, individual investor disputes, proxy litigation, IPOs, SPAC transactions, and stockholder derivative suits.
Christian also regularly conducts internal investigations into companies’ financial reporting, disclosures, and internal control procedures, allowing him to strategize effective ways for clients to mitigate litigation risk before a dispute arises.
A recognized leader at the firm, Christian is a longtime member of Latham’s Ethics Committee, meaning he is trusted to provide internal legal advice to Latham’s other attorneys on complex ethical issues.
Christian maintains an active pro bono practice, including immigration matters, serving as a guardian ad litem, and representing individuals who have been wronged.
Christian has represented:
Chambers USA recognized the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice for “world class expertise when it comes to the most challenging transactions.”