Trial Attorney Chris Arledge Joins Shook in Southern California

Arledge brings a high-stakes background that includes securing significant multimillion-dollar verdicts, such as a $34.9 million trademark award. His courtroom experience spans diverse areas including contract disputes, patent litigation, and complex personal injury cases. Beyond his plaintiff-side successes, he has also defended corporate clients in sensitive matters, including high-profile sexual harassment and defamation cases.

Shook’s leadership highlights Arledge’s ability to simplify complex issues for juries as a key asset for their national litigation team. James Shepherd, co-chair of the firm's Product Liability Litigation practice, noted that Arledge’s arrival bolsters the firm’s capability to handle high-stakes litigation across California and the United States.

Beyond his practice, Arledge is a recognized authority on trial advocacy. He serves on the faculty for the Keble Advanced International Advocacy Program at Oxford University and teaches for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He also co-authored the book "To Prove, To Please, To Move: Timeless Principles of Trial Advocacy," reflecting his commitment to training the next generation of trial lawyers.