Christopher Wilds is Counsel in Patterson Belknap’s Litigation Department and is quickly establishing himself as a dynamic and sought-after litigator, earning a reputation for his unwavering commitment to clients and sharp strategic instincts in complex commercial disputes. Mr. Wilds represents a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies in the medical device, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries, as well as leading technology companies. Mr. Wilds regularly advises clients on important, high-stakes pre-litigation disputes and legal matters, including matters involving intellectual property, television and interactive/new media rights, and business risk management. Beyond his commercial litigation practice, Mr. Wilds represents clients in internal and government investigations. He also serves as a member of the Independent Monitoring Team for the Newark Police Division (“NPD”), responsible for overseeing the City of Newark’s and NPD’s compliance with a Consent Decree entered into with the U.S. Department of Justice.