Christopher A. Lewis

Christopher A. Lewis serves as a Lecturer in Law while maintaining his principal role as Partner and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Emeritus at a law firm, where he specializes in energy industry regulation and public utility law. His current leadership positions include Chairman of the Philadelphia Energy Authority and Trustee at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He also screens federal judicial candidates for Pennsylvania's Eastern District through the Federal Judicial Nominating Commission.

Education:

• Harvard College, B.A. in Government, magna cum laude, 1975
• University of Michigan Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 1978

Government Service:

• Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1989-1991)
• Executive Deputy, Office of General Counsel of Pennsylvania (1987-1989)
• Chair, Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania (2004)

Political Engagement: Served as 2008 Electoral College Elector, National Finance Committee member for President Obama's campaign, and Democratic National Convention delegate.

Honors:

• Magna cum laude distinction from Harvard College
• Magna cum laude distinction from University of Michigan Law School