Christopher Chediak

Shareholder


Sacramento

916.558.6016

Chris is a senior shareholder in the Firm’s Corporate group, and is a leading corporate transactional attorney in the region. 

Chris’s practice focuses on governance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, fiduciary matters, and other entity transactions, including early and late stage financing, reorganizations, strategic partnering, joint ventures, licensing, distribution, and researching arrangements. He has extensive experience representing both public and private clients and regularly represents clients in the following industries: agri-business, technology, software, private equity, venture capital, manufacturing and non-profit associations.

Chris has authored or co-authored a number of publications regarding business law matters, including:

  • Forming and Operating Limited Liability Companies in California (Two Chapters).
  • Advising California Partnerships, California Education of the Bar (CEB) (One Chapter).
  • The Report on Legal Opinions Concerning California Partnerships by the Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies Committee of the Business Section of the State Bar of California.
  • The Guide to Organizing and Advising California Limited Liability Companies, Business Law Section, State Bar.
  • California Transaction Forms, Business Entities, Limited Liability Partnerships Module, Bancroft-Whitney.
  • “Export Controls in the Biotechnology Industry,” Santa Clara Computer and High Technology Law Journal.

Capital Regional Family Business Center
Board of Directors

Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy
Board Member, Past President 

The Parkinson Association of Northern California
Board Member

Shriners Hospitals Northern California
Board Member

USC Sol Price School of Public Policy in Sacramento
Advisory Board member

California Lawyers Association, Partnership and Limited Liability Committee of the Business Law Section
Member, Past President (2020)

Sacramento County Bar Association, Business Law Committee
Former President

Member Meritas Law Firms Worldwide  (www.meritas.org)
Member

Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada
Former Member, Board of Directors

Awards

Best Lawyers in America®, “Lawyer of the Year” Sacramento, 2009, 2014, 2017, 2024 (Corporate Law); 2020, 2023, 2024 (Business Organizations)

Best Lawyers in America®, 2008-2021, 2024 (Business Organizations [including LLCs and Partnerships]; Corporate Governance Law; Corporate Law; Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law)

Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, 2015 – 2023 – Business/Corporate

Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, 2016 – 2023 – Commercial Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities & Corporate Finance

Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, 2021, 2022 – Mergers & Acquisitions

Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, 2021, 2022 – Business/Corporate

Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar, 2013-2019

Spirit of CEB award recipient in 2007 honoring over ten years of service to Continuing Education of the Bar of California (CEB)

Northern California Super Lawyers®, 2009 – 2023

Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyers®, 2009-2015, 2017, 2019

Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers® 2011, 2019, 2022

J.D., University of Southern California, 1983

B.S., University of California, Davis, 1980

B.A., University of California, Davis, 1980

Weintraub Attorneys Present at The Generations Family Business Conference

On May 12 and 13, The Capital Region Family Business Center hosted the Generations Family Business Conference in Sacramento. On day two of the event, Weintraub attorneys  Lizbeth (“Beth”) West, Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy presented a case study relating to harassment or misconduct claims against family members in the…

  • When: May 13, 2022
  • Where: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center

Webinar: Business Focus – How Could The Massive $9.6 Trillion of Federal Stimulus Impact Your Business?

On October 14, Weintraub attorneys Christopher Chediak and Jim Clarke partnered with  CVF Capital Partners, BFBA, and JPMorgan Chase to present an informational webinar discussing how the massive influx of federal stimulus may impact businesses, included tax changes, inflation, labor pressures, and preparing to buy or sell a business. Panelists: Chris Chediak, Weintraub TobinJim Clarke,…

  • When: Oct 14, 2021

WEBINAR: The Impact of the American Rescue Plan on Business

The Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan has been signed into law, bringing with it a flood of programs, initiatives, and COVID relief. Summary:On March 23, 2021, Weintraub Tobin partnered with BFBA and CVF Capital Partners to give an overview of the Plan, including investment, tax and legal implications. CVF Capital…

  • When: Mar 23, 2021
  • Where: Webinar

Business Focus Seminar 2020 – Helping Your Business Survive & Thrive Through COVID-19

A video archive for this event is available at this link: https://bit.ly/BusinessFocus2020 On October 28, 2020, Weintraub Tobin partnered with BFBA, Chase Bank, and CVF Capital Partners to present Business Focus 2020: Helping your Business Survive and Thrive Through COVID-19.  The virtual and interactive event addressed the “new normal” business…

  • When: Oct 28, 2020
  • Where: Virtual Event

Webinar: The Impact of New Coronavirus Legislation on Business

On April 2, 2020, Chris Chediak and Jim Clarke of Weintraub Tobin joined with Jose Blanco and Brian Hoblit of CVF Capital Partners and Ben Brown of BFBA LLP to present a webinar on the implications of new laws, regulations, and initiatives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security…

  • When: Apr 2, 2020

Business Transitions Seminar

Summary of Event: Join us for an educational event to learn more about planning a successful business transition.  The Business Transitions Seminar will feature a CEO panel of business owners who have been through or are currently going through a transition such as a sale, merger, company reorganization, or generational…

  • When: Dec 3, 2019

Managing Risk: How To Protect Yourself In A Post-Giraldin World

A Seminar for Fiduciaries Summary of ProgramJoin the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Trusts and Estates Group as they discuss the important legal and practical implications for trustees arising from the recent California Supreme Court decision in the Estate of Giraldin. Program Highlights You thought you knew to whom your fiduciary…

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Weintraub Tobin Managing Shareholder Gary Bradus Named a Most Admired CEO

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Managing Shareholder Gary L. Bradus has been recognized as a 2022 Most Admired CEO by the Sacramento Business Journal. As Managing Shareholder/CEO of Weintraub, Gary coordinates Firm leadership while managing a high-level corporate and banking legal practice.  Along with the Firm’s executive board,…

Weintraub Tobin Adds Healthcare Practice with Salem & Green Merger

Weintraub Tobin has expanded to include a Healthcare practice as a result of its merger with Salem & Green, effective January 1, 2022. Healthcare and business attorneys Julie E. Green, Christopher F. Anderson, and Jeanne L. Vance have joined the Corporate Group. These attorneys are practicing at the forefront of…

Salem & Green to Merge with Weintraub Tobin

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2022, healthcare and business law firm Salem & Green will merge with and into the Weintraub firm. Sacramento-based attorneys Julie E. Green, Christopher F. Anderson, and Jeanne L. Vance will join Weintraub’s Corporate Group. Founded in 1999, Salem &…

35 Weintraub Attorneys Named to 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists; Firm Retains Highest Percentage of Sacramento Top 25 List

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 38 of its attorneys have been included on the 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys in Northern California.  In addition, 4 Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition on Northern California and Sacramento “Top” lists. Weintraub attorneys represent 16 percent…

33 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists; Retain Highest Percentage of Sacramento Top 25 List

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 33 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included on the 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys in Northern California.  In addition, 5 Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition on Northern California and Sacramento “Top” lists. Weintraub attorneys represent 20 percent of…

14 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Best of the Bar 2019

SACRAMENTO, California  – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its 14 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2019. Attorneys selected to the 2019 Best of the Bar list include Gary L. Bradus, Kay U. Brooks ,Dale C. Campbell,  Christopher Chediak, Janet Z. Chediak, Jim Clarke,Edward J.…

37 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2018, on which 37 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Five Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition as a Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyer. Weintraub Tobin attorneys named to the 2018 Southern California…

24 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

SACRAMENTO, CA (August 7, 2017) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that 24 Weintraub Tobin attorneys are Martindale-Hubbell rated. Out of the 24 attorneys, 21 have received the AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, while three attorneys have been given the Distinguished rating. AV…

36 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2017, on which 36 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Six Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition as a Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyer. Weintraub Tobin attorneys named to the 2017 Southern California…

Nine Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers In America© 2017

SACRAMENTO, California – August 15, 2016 – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its nine partners who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2017 list. David Adams, Sacramento, Corporate Governance Law & Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law Dale Campbell, Sacramento, Bet-The-Company Litigation, Commercial LitigationChris Chediak, Sacramento, Corporate LawJim Clarke, Sacramento,…

18 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2016

SACRAMENTO, California – July 25, 2016 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 18 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento magazine’s 2016 Top Lawyer List. David C. Adams | Business/Corporate, Mergers & AcquisitionsBrendan Begley | AppellateTaylor W.Bentley | Securities & Corporate FinanceGary L. Bradus | Banking & Financial Service, Business/CorporateKay U.…

37 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2015, on which 37 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Eight Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special honors in their respective regions. Weintraub Tobin attorneys named to the 2015 Southern California and San Diego…

Weintraub Tobin Helps Grant Wishes

On June 13, Weintraub Tobin sponsored an event for Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada. With over a hundred people in attendance, the event helped to raise funds to grant wishes for kids with life-threatening medical conditions. The event was held at the home of co-sponsors Chris and Jennifer Granger.…

Weintraub Tobin Raises Money for American Heart Association

For a third year in a row, Weintraub Tobin is working to raise funds for cardiovascular diseases and stroke by partaking in the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday, September 21 at William Land Park. Our attorneys and staff work hard during the summer months to gear up for…

Three Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named “Best of the Bar”

Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin is pleased to announce that three of our attorneys have been named “Best of the Bar” by the Sacramento Business Journal. Congratulations to shareholders Gary Bradus, Chris Chediak and Ed Corey. The Business Journal’s inaugural “Best of the Bar” list was created to “recognize local…

Chris Chediak named 2014 ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Corporate Law

Sacramento, California – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and litigation firm, announces that Chris Chediak has been named Northern California’s Lawyer of the Year in Corporate Law for 2014 by Best Lawyers in America®. After more than a quarter of a century in publication, Best Lawyers is…

Eight Shareholders Named 2014 Best Lawyers in America®

Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and litigation firm, is pleased to announce that eight of its partners were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2014 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. The honored attorney are: Chris Chediak, Corporate David Adams, Leveraged Buyouts and Private…

Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Bike 100 Miles for a Cause

Four Weintraub Tobin partners, Chris Chediak, Dale Campbell, Kay Brooks and Louis Gonzalez have raised over $16,800 to help the fight against Leukemia, Lymphoma and other blood cancers. Team Weintraub trained to ride 100 miles around Lake Tahoe in what is known as America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride on Sunday,…

Weintraub Supports Make-a-Wish

Weintraub Tobin is making a difference in the lives of children and their families in the Sacramento region and beyond. Through Chris Chediak’s involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Weintraub Tobin sponsored the wish of Noah, a 12-year-old boy with Leukemia, whose wish was to travel to New York City with…

Weintraub Tobin Walks a Mile in Her Shoes

Weintraub Tobin is a proud supporter of WEAVE and its Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event. Each year, our attorneys strut their Weintraub swagger in high heels around Capitol Mall – all for a very good cause. Roughly 450 men raised $230,000 for the local nonprofit, which is a…

Twelve Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Honored as Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 14, 2010 – Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation law firm congratulates its twelve attorneys who were named as 2010 Northern California SuperLawyers and Rising Stars: SuperLawyers: Gary L. Bradus, Business/Corporate Dale C. Campbell, Intellectual Property Litigation Christopher Chediak, Corporate Law Ed Corey,…

Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Announces New Los Angeles Office

Sacramento’s fifth-largest law firm quietly opened a branch in Los Angeles this week. Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corp. has hired two litigators in an office on Wilshire Boulevard to solidify a toehold in the intellectual property, employment and entertainment markets in Southern California. The firm has expanded in Sacramento, too.…

Weintraub Firm Represents Public Company in Securities Offering

Download: NutraCea Securities Offering.pdf Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation firm, represented NutraCea, a world leader in stabilized rice bran or SRB, technology and nutrient research, based in Phoenix, Arizona, with the agreements to sell securities to selected institutional investors for approximately $20 million. The offering…

Weintraub Firm Represents Private Fund in Preferred Stock Investment

Download: Central Valley Fund Source Logistics Press Release.pdf SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 31, 2008 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation firm, represented the Central Valley Fund, a private investment fund with offices in Davis and Fresno, California, with a preferred stock investment of approximately $2.75 million in…

Weintraub Firm Represents Private Fund in $3.35 Million Investment

Download: Central Valley Fund Ultra Gro LLC Press Release.pdf SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 12, 2008 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation firm, represented the Central Valley Fund, a private investment fund with offices in Davis and Fresno, California, with a mezzanine investment of approximately $3.35 million in…

Weintraub Firm Represents Public Company in $14 Million International Acquisition

Download: NutraCea Acquisition Press Release.pdf SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 5, 2008 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation firm, represented NutraCea, a world leader in stabilized rice bran or SRB, technology and nutrient research, based in Phoenix, Arizona, in the acquisition of Irgovel, the largest South American rice…

Four Weintraub Attorneys Honored as 2008 Best Lawyers in America

SACRAMENTO, Calif., November 1, 2007 –Weintraub, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation law firm is pleased to announce that four of its partners were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc. of Aiken, S.C.).…