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Chris Costello advises clients on e-discovery and information governance matters, including litigation readiness, information management, data minimization, cross-border discovery issues, privacy, cybersecurity, and more.

Chris also handles all aspects of complex commercial litigation across a variety of disputes from inception through trial and resolution, including representations of large financial institutions in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) matters.

Chris is recognized by Chambers Global (2022-2025) Chambers USA (2021-2024), and The Legal 500 (2023-2024) for his significant contributions to E-Discovery and Information Governance.  Chris is “highly regarded for his representation of high-profile companies” and is a “super-talented lawyer who provides a calm nature that helps his clients.” Chris works to understand his clients needs and helps them implement strategies and programs that solve both their immediate and long-term e-discovery needs. He is a frequent speaker and author on e-discovery, information governance and privacy related issues.

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Credentials

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, cum laude

M.A., American University

B.A., St. John's University, magna cum laude

California

New York

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

International Association of Privacy Professionals

LA County Bar Association

Lawyers for Civil Justice

Japanese

E-Discovery & Information


Chambers Global, 2022-2025

E-Discovery & Information Governance


Chambers USA, 2021–2024

E-Discovery


The Legal 500, 2023–2024

Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers


2024-2025

CIPP/E Certification


International Association of Privacy Professionals, 2019

Rising Star


Super Lawyers, 2011–2015

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Recognition

E-Discovery & Information


Chambers Global, 2022-2025

E-Discovery & Information Governance


Chambers USA, 2021–2024

E-Discovery


The Legal 500, 2023–2024

Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers


2024-2025

CIPP/E Certification


International Association of Privacy Professionals, 2019

Rising Star


Super Lawyers, 2011–2015

News

In the News · Source: Law360, Bloomberg Law, The Daily Docket, LegalTechTalk, Global Legal Chronicle, The National Law Journal and Daily Report

April 15, 2025
E-Discovery partner Chris Costello joins the firm’s Product Liability and Mass Torts practice group in Los Angeles

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News

In the News · Source: Law360, Bloomberg Law, The Daily Docket, LegalTechTalk, Global Legal Chronicle, The National Law Journal and Daily Report

April 15, 2025
E-Discovery partner Chris Costello joins the firm’s Product Liability and Mass Torts practice group in Los Angeles

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News

In the News · Source: Law360, Bloomberg Law, The Daily Docket, LegalTechTalk, Global Legal Chronicle, The National Law Journal and Daily Report

April 15, 2025
E-Discovery partner Chris Costello joins the firm’s Product Liability and Mass Torts practice group in Los Angeles

View all

Credentials

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, cum laude

M.A., American University

B.A., St. John's University, magna cum laude

California

New York

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

International Association of Privacy Professionals

LA County Bar Association

Lawyers for Civil Justice

Japanese

E-Discovery & Information


Chambers Global, 2022-2025

E-Discovery & Information Governance


Chambers USA, 2021–2024

E-Discovery


The Legal 500, 2023–2024

Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers


2024-2025

CIPP/E Certification


International Association of Privacy Professionals, 2019

Rising Star


Super Lawyers, 2011–2015

Close

Recognition

E-Discovery & Information


Chambers Global, 2022-2025

E-Discovery & Information Governance


Chambers USA, 2021–2024

E-Discovery


The Legal 500, 2023–2024

Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers


2024-2025

CIPP/E Certification


International Association of Privacy Professionals, 2019

Rising Star


Super Lawyers, 2011–2015