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Chris Darby

Associate
Admitted in Illinois
Not admitted in New Jersey but being supervised by a licensed New Jersey Bar member
Short Hills
About

Chris Darby’s primary practice is representing investment funds clients, predominantly alternative asset managers and sponsors. The bulk of Chris’ experience has been representing private real estate investment trust (REIT) sponsors and SEC-reporting, non-traded REITs. More broadly, he works with asset managers with holdings around the globe. 

Thanks to his prior experience in commercial general contracting, Chris also maintains a robust practice advising domestic, foreign and multinational clients on issues related to their development, construction and joint venture projects. Additionally, this experience has led Chris to represent clients regarding their procurement needs.

Drawing on his long history of community service, Chris’ pro bono practice includes representative matters such as counselling a client in connection with their corporate governance overhaul and obtaining 501(c)(3) status for a not-for-profit organization.

Areas of FocusReal Estate Capital MarketsInvestment Management and FundsFinance
Bar admissionsIllinois

NOT-FOR-PROFIT INVOLVEMENT

Chris serves as a Director of the Kellogg Real Estate Alumni Network (KREAN), a not-for-profit organization focused on promoting real estate education, cultivating a vibrant real estate industry, and providing opportunities for fruitful interaction between students and real estate professionals. He chairs the Nominating and Governance Committee as part of his KREAN board service.

Chris is a proud alum of the Golub Capital Board Fellows Program, a rigorous 20-month program which provides training in not-for-profit board governance and placement as an ex-officio director in a Chicagoland not-for-profit, during his time at the Kellogg School of Management.

Education
  • J.D., Northwestern University
    cum laude
  • M.B.A., Finance, Northwestern University
  • M.A., History, Seton Hall University
    cum laude

Prior Experience

Before practicing law, Chris worked in commercial general contracting running the contracting firm's estimating department.

Memberships and Affiliations

For the 2024-2025 term, Chris has been appointed to serve on the Section Councils of both the Construction Law and the Business & Securities Law Sections of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). Each of the ISBA’s sections focus on an area of substantive law and provide practice area information, continuing legal education, and forums for professional discussion.
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+1 973 307 3002
(Work, Short Hills)