Christopher G. Oprison is a counsel in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. He advises corporations and individuals in connection with federal criminal and civil matters as well as government enforcement matters before federal and state administrative agencies. His varied practice includes defending white collar criminal cases, representing and counseling corporations and individuals in connection with health care fraud investigations and issues arising under the federal civil False Claims Act, and conducting internal investigations on behalf of public company boards and audit committees.

Mr. Oprison rejoined Skadden, Arps after serving from November 2006 through May 2008 in the White House Counsel’s Office as a special assistant and associate counsel to President George W. Bush. In that position, Mr. Oprison handled a variety of legal, legislative and policy issues, including Congressional oversight investigations, litigation implicating White House equities and interests, and nominations.

Having served as a prosecutor in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Oprison also has extensive trial experience. During his tour of duty, Mr. Oprison carried one of the largest case loads in the entire Marine Corps. He successfully prosecuted hundreds of courts-martial, including numerous contested jury and bench trials involving some of the most serious crimes under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Mr. Oprison’s trial skills have earned him several notable awards and recognition. Additionally, Mr. Oprison was an honor graduate of both the Marine Corps Officer Candidates School at Quantico, Va., and the Naval Justice School in Newport, R.I.

Prior to joining Skadden, Arps in 2003, Mr. Oprison clerked for the Honorable Terrence W. Boyle, then-chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, and for the late Judge Fred I. Parker on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Mr. Oprison is also active in charitable and community ventures, including serving as general counsel and trustee for the Marine Corps University Foundation.

In 2009, Mr. Oprison participated in the American Council of Young Political Leaders’ international exchange program to the People’s Republic of China. He was one of eight U.S. delegates selected for the two-week program to engage with key national and local leaders, business representatives and civic and community organizations on a range of issues facing both countries.