Chris Carrillo

Associate

Chris Carrillo is an associate in the firm’s litigation practice group. Mr. Carrillo’s practice has been focused on employment and labor issues, representing his clients through all aspects of litigation, as well as serving in an advisory capacity. In 2016, he prevailed in a highly-publicized age discrimination jury trial, representing a terminated Division Fire Chief. He has argued before the California Courts of Appeal, prevailing in a published decision that set new precedent for the California Firefighter Bill of Rights. Mr. Carrillo is an Adjunct Professor in Trial Advocacy and Professional Responsibility at the University of La Verne College of Law and volunteers his time coaching the Citrus Valley High School Mock Trial team. Mr. Carrillo has worked for the United States Senate, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and currently serves as the Chairman for the East Valley Water District Board of Directors.

Affiliations

State Bar of California

Community Involvement

Chairman, East Valley Water District Board of Directors
Attorney/Head Coach Citrus Valley High School Mock Trail Program
Board Member, Redlands Bowl Performing Arts
Board Member, The Wildlands Conservancy
Board Member, Montessori in Redlands

Representative Matters

Obtained $1.8 million judgment in favor of client in an age discrimination jury trial
2018 published decision in California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal