Meet Chris Connors:

Founder of CLG & National Leader of Whistleblower Law

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● Unrivaled Expertise

● Record-Breaking Rewards

● Uncompromising Integrity

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Chris Connors is the driving force behind Connors Law Group (CLG) and one of the nation’s most successful whistleblower attorneys. He has guided clients to some of the largest rewards in history, including the biggest SEC whistleblower award of 2022 ($37+ million) and one of the Top 5 awards of 2021 ($28+ million). In the past five years alone, Chris has secured over $100 million in payouts to his whistleblower clients. His proven track record makes him the go-to attorney for those seeking maximum financial rewards and ironclad protection.

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Chris is nationally recognized for his deep expertise with the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Reward Program, the U.S. Anti-Money Laundering & Bank Secrecy Reward Program (AML-BSA), the DOJ Reward Program, the IRS Reward Program, and other U.S. and non-U.S. programs designed to reward banking, taxation, and other whistleblowers. He is a trusted advisor to individuals who want to report anonymously, safeguard their rights, and maximize the substantial rewards available under these programs. A frequent speaker on U.S. whistleblower programs, Chris is regarded as one of the most authoritative voices in the field.

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​​Before founding CLG, Chris built a top-tier legal career at some of the nation's most prestigious law firms. He spent close to a decade practicing law at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and was the head of the Chicago office of Butzel Long Tighe Patton (now Butzel Long), where he represented Fortune 500 companies such as Daimler, General Mills, and OfficeMax in high-stakes SEC and DOJ investigations. His past experience defending major corporations gives him a strategic edge to outmaneuver even the toughest corporate defenses to whistleblower cases.

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Earlier in his 25+ year legal career, Chris served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Illinois, worked as a federal judicial law clerk, and was selected for the highly-coveted U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General’s Honors Program. This unique blend of prosecutorial, judicial, and corporate defense expertise makes him a formidable advocate for whistleblowers, helping clients achieve justice and substantial financial awards.

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A proud graduate of the University of Illinois and a magna cum laude alumnus of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chris has dedicated his career to standing up for integrity—whether in the courtroom, the boardroom, or on behalf of whistleblowers worldwide. He also lends his leadership to several nonprofit and charitable boards.

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When it comes to protecting whistleblowers and delivering life-changing results, few attorneys can match Chris Connors’ record of success.

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Recent CLG Wins

 

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• 2024 – $5+ Million secured for multiple CLG whistleblowers
   

• 2023 – $13+ Million secured for multiple CLG whistleblowers
   

• 2022 – $37+ Million secured for a single CLG whistleblower
   

• 2021 – $28+ Million secured for a single CLG whistleblower
   

• 2021 – $7+ Million secured for multiple CLG whistleblowers
   

• 2021 – $3.5 Million secured for a CLG whistleblower client
   

• 2020 – $1.8 Million secured for a CLG whistleblower client
   

• 2019 – $4.5 Million secured for a CLG whistleblower client