Former N.C. Solicitor General Chris Browning Joins Williams Mullen to Lead Appellate Litigation Team

RICHMOND, Va., June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Christopher G. Browning, Jr., North Carolina's first Solicitor General, has joined the law firm of Williams Mullen to chair the Appellate Litigation team. Browning, a 25-year seasoned litigator, has argued four times before the United States Supreme Court and has multiple arguments before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and state appellate courts.

"We are thrilled to have Chris join our firm and Raleigh office," said Thomas R. Frantz, president and chief executive officer. "He is an energetic and respected litigator with an outstanding track record. His considerable appellate expertise added to our existing litigation bench strength will be of great value to our clients in North Carolina and across offices in Virginia and Washington, D.C."

As Browning transitions from his appointed position to the firm, North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper said, "Christopher Browning was the perfect choice to become North Carolina's first Solicitor General.  I am grateful for his excellent legal skills, his keen insight and his commitment to public service."

Prior to his seven years as North Carolina's Solicitor General, Browning worked for more than 17 years at Hunton & Williams representing clients in complex litigation matters, including corporate governance, contract disputes, intellectual property and environmental litigation. Browning's accomplishments include defending war crime proceedings before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.

Licensed to practice in N.C. and Georgia, Browning is active in the North Carolina Bar Association, having chaired its Appellate Rules Committee. He is also currently serving on the Appellate Practice Specialization Committee of the North Carolina State Bar.

Browning is a dual graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has a bachelor's degree in political science and graduated from the UNC School of Law with honors.

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