Christopher Hooks

Christopher Hooks

Associate
About

Christopher Hooks focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and investigations and represents a diverse range of clients in high-stakes disputes. His practice encompasses both state and federal courts, and he has a proven track record of successfully guiding clients through all phases of the litigation lifecycle, from initial case assessment and pre-litigation counseling to trial and appeal.

Christopher has significant experience managing multifaceted discovery efforts in data-intensive cases, preparing key witnesses for depositions, and handling sophisticated enforcement matters. He is particularly skilled at distilling and organizing complex factual and technical information into clear, persuasive narratives for judges, juries, and other stakeholders.

A proactive and forward-thinking practitioner, Christopher is a recognized firm leader in the application of legal technology and generative AI tools in the practice of law. He leverages these innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of his practice, creating superior work product and delivering exceptional value. Christopher is committed to a client-centric approach, partnering closely with clients to understand their business objectives and develop tailored, strategic solutions to their most challenging legal problems.

Bar admissionsPennsylvaniaHawaii
CourtsUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaUnited States District Court for the District of HawaiiUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Education
  • J.D., Temple University Beasley School of Law, 2021
    cum laude
  • B.B.A., Economics, Temple University

Publications

  • Co-author, "YouTube AI Age Estimation Tech Signals New Compliance Standards," Bloomberg Law, September 10, 2025

Clerk Experience

Before joining DLA Piper, Christopher clerked for the Honorable Anthony G. Kyriakakis for the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and summer clerked for the Honorable Joseph H. Rodriguez for the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Barristers Association of Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia Bar Association
  • Hawaii State Bar Association