He received his B.S. degree in biology from Bucknell University and also qualified for B.A. in English (Creative Writing). He received his J.D. degree from Santa Clara University School of Law, where he served on the High Technology Law Journal. Prior to law school, Chris worked in the medical field as a Pacemaker Technician, gaining experience in medical device functionality and Electrophysiology. Chris focuses his practice on patent prosecution with an emphasis on software, electronics, and medical devices.