Law360 profiled Partner James T. Christie, recognizing him as a "Rising Star" in Securities Law and highlighting significant moments in his career.

James has litigated several high-profile, high-payout lawsuits on behalf of investors in companies across various sectors and occasionally across borders, earning him a spot among the securities law practitioners under age 40.

Christie said becoming a lawyer was practically written in the stars for him at childhood.  His mother told him his naturally competitive spirit would serve him well as an attorney.  In college, Christie majored in finance and was interested in capital markets.  Graduating amid the subprime mortgage crisis influenced his career trajectory, he said.