J. Christian Word

Partner

Washington, D.C.
christian.word@lw.com
+1.202.637.2223

PRACTICES

  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Governance
  • Emerging Companies & Growth
  • Insurance Counseling & Recovery
  • Litigation & Trial
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Public Company Representation
  • Securities Litigation & Professional Liability
  • White Collar Defense & Investigations

INDUSTRIES

  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Financial Institutions

BAR QUALIFICATIONS

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • Virginia

EDUCATION

  • JD, Georgetown University Law Center, 1997
  • BSBA, University of Missouri, 1993

PROFILE

Christian Word is a partner in the Litigation & Trial Department of Latham & Watkins' Washington, D.C. office, a member of the Securities Litigation & Professional Liability Practice, and a member of the firm's Ethics Committee.

Christian’s principal focus is on securities litigation, including:

  • Shareholder class actions
  • Derivative litigation
  • Corporate governance disputes

He represents major issuers, directors, officers, and other individuals in federal and state court, and in investigations by the SEC, the Department of Justice, and state governmental authorities concerning potential violations of the securities laws and corporate laws.

Christian has published several articles on a wide range of securities law issues and is a frequent speaker on such topics.

EXPERIENCE

Christian also has significant experience conducting internal investigations of companies regarding their financial reporting, disclosures, and internal control procedures.

Christian’s clients in these areas include the following companies and individuals employed by them:

  • Meta Platforms, Inc.
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
  • HCA, Inc.
  • Fannie Mae
  • SandRidge Energy, Inc.
  • General Electric Company
  • The Carlyle Group
  • Oxy Inc.
  • Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • Blackhawk Networks
  • 2U, Inc.
  • Sinovac Biotech Ltd.
  • Xenia Hotels and Resorts, Inc.
  • Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Biglari Holdings
  • The Mills Corporation
  • Choice Hotels International
  • UBS AG
  • Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
  • Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
  • Bear Stearns
  • VERITAS Software Corporation
  • Northwestern Corporation
  • Shuffle Master, Inc.
  • Ernst & Young