Christopher J. Perillo

cperillo@cdrsllc.com

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Christopher J. Perillo is an attorney, arbitrator, and mediator offering expertise developed in more than nineteen years in sophisticated dispute resolution and contract matters. Chris has successfully arbitrated hundreds of cases by appointment for state and federal courts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania involving complex commercial, contractual, real estate, and employment law issues. Chris also has successfully handled scores of cases involving commercial, contract, and Americans with Disabilities Act construction issues by appointment for private dispute resolution forums,
including the prestigious National Arbitration Forum and the American Health Lawyers Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Service.

Chris also advises clients on commercial, contract, and real estate matters in private practice. He also regularly presents business law, contract, and conflict resolution courses at premier institutions including Farleigh Dickinson University.

Education and Training

Chris earned a Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Drexel University. Chris was named to Dean’s List and recognized as Human Resources Management Student of the Year at Drexel University. Subsequent to Drexel, Chris worked for three years in the operations management division of Mobil Oil Corporation, now known as ExxonMobil Corporation. Chris draws upon his business background in handling legal and alternative dispute resolution matters applying financial analysis.

Chris is also a New Jersey Court-approved mediator based upon continuous training in the dispute resolution area. Training courses most recently completed include numerous New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education courses in dispute resolution including Arbitration in New Jersey Courts. Chris delivered a presentation on arbitration issues at the 2007 Spring American Bar Association ADR in Bloom Conference in Washington, D. C.

Professional Affiliations

• New Jersey State Bar Association-Dispute Resolution committee
• New Jersey Bar Foundation/Burlington County Bar Association-Speakers Bureau
• Burlington County Bar Association- Dispute Resolution committee
• Philadelphia Bar Association
• Sidney Reitman Inn of Court -Bencher(devoted to Labor and Employment Law practice)/2001-2005

Recent Community Involvement

• 1998-Present.  Serve on the Human Resources Council for the YMCA.  Developed proposal for Alternative Dispute Resolution policy.
• 2001-Present.  Advised private non-profit entity on corporate matters.  Plan and conduct youth activities for private non-profit entity.
• 2001-2002. Served as student mentor at Rutgers School of Law-Camden
• 2002-Present.  Alumni Ambassador-Drexel University.  Served in telephone campaign to advise prospective admitted students.  Provide qualified prospective students with endorsements for alumni scholarships.  Represent University at prospective student events.
• 2002-Present.  Serve on Speakers Bureau-New Jersey State Bar Foundation.  Delivered speeches to groups on subjects including Bill of Rights, criminal trials, and the legal system.
• 2001-Present.  Assist in Burlington County Bar Foundation Party for Disadvantaged Kids.
• 2004. Provided legal advice to public during Burlington County Bar Association Law Day.
• 2005. Appointed to Burlington County Bar Foundation Board of Trustees.
• 2005-Present.  Serve as mentor in Rutgers University Alumni Career Network.
• 2006. Served as judge in Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition.
• 2006. Assisted in Burlington County College Rummage Sale for Student Scholarships
• 2006. Served as judge in Quaker Classic Invitational Mock Trial Tournament.
• 2006. Served as judge in American Bar Association –National Arbitration Forum Arbitration Competition.
• 2007. Served as judge in Pennsylvania Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition.
• 2007. Served in Lawyer for a Day Program- Philadelphia Bar Association.
• 2007. Served as judge in American Mock Trial Invitational.