Pine Brook, NJ (November 5, 2025) – Frier Levitt, a national boutique law firm focused on healthcare and life sciences, announced today that Partner Christopher S. Mayer has been appointed General Counsel of the firm. In addition to this new role, Mayer will continue to serve as Chair of the firm’s Employment Law Practice Group.
A seasoned litigator and advisor with more than 25 years of experience, Christopher has built a national practice handling complex employment and labor matters for companies ranging from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 organizations. He represents clients across many industries providing strategic counsel on high-stakes disputes, regulatory compliance, workplace investigations, and executive compensation issues.
“Chris brings an exceptional combination of legal judgment, leadership, and practical insight,” said Daniel B. Frier, Co-Founding Partner of Frier Levitt. “His deep understanding of employment law and broad experience advising clients on sensitive internal and regulatory matters make him ideally suited to guide the firm’s internal legal affairs.”
Christopher is ranked in the Chambers USA Guide (2025) for Labor & Employment in New Jersey. He also serves as counsel to the Home Care & Hospice Association of New Jersey and routinely represents hospitals, physician practices, home care agencies, and other healthcare providers in agency investigations and employment-related litigation.
As General Counsel, Christopher will oversee the firm’s internal legal affairs, including risk management, ethics and compliance, employment matters, and professional responsibility.
“I am honored to take on this role,” said Christopher. “Frier Levitt has built its reputation by providing sophisticated, solutions-focused counsel to healthcare and life sciences clients nationwide. I look forward to supporting the firm’s continued growth while ensuring the highest level of legal, ethical, and operational integrity.”
Christopher earned his J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law and his B.S. from Denison University. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and multiple federal courts.
About Frier Levitt
Frier Levitt is a national boutique law firm focused exclusively on the healthcare and life sciences industries. With more than 50 attorneys, including clinician-attorneys and former regulators, the firm represents pharmacies, healthcare providers, hospitals and health systems, life sciences companies, and other stakeholders across the healthcare continuum. Frier Levitt advises on complex regulatory, litigation, transactional, and business matters. The firm has offices in New Jersey and New York.
The announcement has been featured in multiple media outlets:
- Law360: Frier Levitt Taps Employment Head As Firm General Counsel
- New Jersey Business Magazine: Frier Levitt Appoints Mayer as General Counsel
- ROI-NJ: Law firm Frier Levitt names Partner Mayer as general counsel
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