Chris focuses his practice on the defense of complex employment cases in federal and state courts, arbitration, and before administrative agencies.
He has represented a broad range of clients in employment, contractual, and traditional labor matters, specializing in the defense of class and collective actions; complex wage and hour issues; matters involving race, sex, age, disability, and pregnancy discrimination; wrongful termination; trade secrets and noncompetition agreements; ERISA; RICO; and various state law claims, including wage and discrimination claims under the Massachusetts General Laws. Chris also assists employers in responding to administrative complaints and investigations before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and various other state agencies, and defends employers in such actions.
Prior to joining Constangy, Chris served in the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination's enforcement/investigations division, was a labor and employment litigator at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and worked as a judicial intern for Judge Angel A. Cortiñas of the Third District Court of Appeal of Florida. He was also a certified legal intern for the Office of the Public Defender for Miami-Dade County, where he defended indigent clients in felony criminal cases.
Chris graduated valedictorian from St. Thomas University School of Law and cum laude from Boston College, also working as a congressional aide to Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart.
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Acquired: 2019
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Acquired: 2009
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Acquired: 2007
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535 Boylston St Ste 902, Boston, MA, 02116-3776
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Posted by Matt | September 03, 2014 | Business
Great Business Attorney!!
Chris, is a pleasure to work with. He is always available when I need him, day or night. He does quality work in a timely manner. He is very knowledgeable and trust worthy. I would recommend him to anyone who owns or runs a business, he can handle any type of attorney related business task you need ...
Posted by Alejandro | August 19, 2014
Pardo Power
I am grateful to have had Mr. Pardo as a lawyer. He's experienced and very knowledgeable, and his track record show it. He has an unparalleled work ethic and he keeps his clients best interests in mind. Christopher's confidence is contagious, and I felt relaxed and reassured the entire time we worked...
Posted by Kevin | May 16, 2014 | Business
Excellent Representation
As a small business owner I retained Chris to handle a number of challenging issues. He is extremely responsive and effective. He was able to get the results that were needed quickly, all while keeping me informed of what was happening and providing me with excellent advise going forward. I had wo...
Posted by Emily | April 28, 2014 | Employment & Labor
An invaluable resource
As the executive director of a non-profit start-up, with little HR experience, I needed all the help I could get. Thankfully, Christopher, with his practical and organized approach, helped me navigate the murky waters of human resource management and work force development. He worked with me on ever...
Posted by Josh | April 21, 2014 | Business
Josh Randall'Review of Chris Pardo
Chris is an incredibly efficient and knowledgeable attorney who has always gone out of his way to be sure we are protected and that we have what we need when we need it. Honestly, I do not know where we would be without Chris' services. He has gone out of his way to learn and understand our business ...
"Chris is one of the most thorough, detail-oriented attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with, and his friendly personality is the perfect complement to his professional approach to assisting his clients. Whether a Fortune 500 company or a local start-up, Chris provides the same level of excellent service to each and every one of his clients. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone seeking advice on a labor or employment law issue."
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2013
Rising Star in Employment Litigation: Defense, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009 - Present
Attorney, Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLC
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Morgan Lewis
2009 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Defendant won a motion to dismiss and the case was dismissed with prejudice.
2007
J.D.
2004
B.A.
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JD - Juris Doctor
2013
Privacy & Social Media in the Workplace
2012
Hot Topics in Wage and Hour Law
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