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Christopher J. Cahill

Christopher J. Cahill

Counsel

Christopher Cahill practices in the area of Business and Commercial Litigation. He has experience with a wide range of business and commercial disputes, including complex litigation, for both plaintiff and defense, in both state and federal court, and in arbitration.

Prior to joining Shipman, Chris was an associate with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. He also served as an intern with the United States Attorneys' Office in New Haven, CT.

Credentials

Education

University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2008
Yale University, B.A., 2004

Bar Admissions

Connecticut, 2014
District of Columbia, 2011
New York, 2009

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court, District of Columbia

Distinctions

Listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America: Antitrust Law (2021-2025)
Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer Rising Star®: Business Litigation (2015-2019)

Teaching Positions

E.C. Goodwin Technical High School, English (Substitute), 2004-2005

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association
New York Bar Association
DC Bar Association

Experience

Environmental

Enforcement and litigation arising from lead paint hazards

Assist several clients with high-profile matters, including litigation and enforcement proceedings, centering on the presence of lead paint and health impacts to building occupants.

General

Shipman Advised Rhode Island Attorney General On Proposed Healthcare Systems Merger

A Shipman team of attorneys, led by Joan Feldman, and including Vincenzo Carannante, Mark Ostrowski, Patrick Fahey, Christopher Cahill, Damian Privitera and Stephanie Gomes-Ganhão were engaged by Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General (“RIAG”) over a twelve-month period to advise the Office in connection with the proposed merger of the State’s two largest healthcare systems and a collaboration with Brown University. Our engagement included advising the RIAG regarding the proposed merger and its potential impact on the State of Rhode Island residents and health care employees. We provided an extensive review and evaluation of the parties’ submissions, and took multiple statements under oath of the transacting parties and their consultants.

Represented Oregon DOJ in Proposed Combination of Oregon Health & Sciences University and Legacy Health

Shipman & Goodwin was engaged by the State of Oregon Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to assist it in connection with its legal review of a proposed healthcare transaction wherein Oregon Health & Sciences University and Legacy Health would combine and create an integrated health system. In September of 2024, OHSU and Legacy filed their notice with the Oregon Health Care Authority declaring their intent to begin the Health Care Market Oversight regulatory review process. On May 5, 2025, after submission of extensive information regarding the proposed transaction by the two health systems, OHSU and Legacy decided to terminate plans to integrate both organizations. Shipman’s role in assisting the DOJ included analysis of whether the proposed transaction satisfied the State’s statutory requirements relating to such healthcare transactions and complied with the requirements of Oregon’s Health Care Market Oversight regulatory review process.

February 12, 2025