Christopher J. Climo

Associate

Washington, D.C.

(202) 827-2956

christopher.climo@bassberry.com

https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/climo-christopher-j/

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Chris Climo is an associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. He represents clients involved in litigation at both trial and appellate levels. He also has experience defending clients against government investigations.

Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Chris served as a law clerk to Judge Gilbert S. Merritt, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Chris earned his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School and a B.A. in economics of global health from Vanderbilt University.

From 2011-2013, Chris served as an operational consultant to healthcare clients across the country, ranging from large academic medical centers to small community hospitals.

Memberships

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Representative Experience

Jury Verdict Clears Former Pilot Flying J Vice President on Six of Seven Counts

Obtained a jury trial victory on six of seven counts for the former vice president of Pilot Flying J who, along with three others, was accused of seeking to defraud customers

Bass, Berry & Sims obtained a jury trial victory on six of seven counts for the former vice president of...

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Publications

DOJ Asks “Fundamental Questions” of Corporate Compliance Programs

July 19, 2019
Recent Developments in FCA Pleading Standards – Part Two

March 14, 2019
Danielle Sloane and Chris Climo Examine Impact of the SUPPORT Act on Clinical Labs

January 15, 2019

Media Mentions & Firm News

Attorney Spotlight: Chris Climo

April 6, 2018
Bass, Berry & Sims Welcomes Eight Attorneys to the Firm

October 3, 2017

Accolades

Law Clerk to Hon. Gilbert S. Merritt, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (2016-2017)

Vanderbilt Law Review — Senior En Banc Editor (2015-2016)

Vanderbilt Scholastic Excellence Award in Civil Procedure

Elliott E. Cheatham Scholar

Phi Beta Kappa

Education

Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 2016

Order of the Coif
Vanderbilt University - B.A., 2011

summa cum laude

Admissions

Tennessee, 2016
* Admitted to practice only in Tennessee; not yet admitted in D.C. Being supervised by a licensed D.C. Bar member.

U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2017
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, 2018