Chris Masterson

About

Chris is an electrician working for IBEW Local 401. Previously, Chris represented major institutional lenders, borrowers and sponsors in a range of complex financing and lending transactions including single-bank loans, syndicated facilities, acquisition finance and structured finance transactions. He has particular experience in venture debt financing, cross-border lending matters, lending to healthcare, technology and growth companies, and Fintech-related matters. Chris has published, spoken and advised clients on a range of lending issues including the Uniform Commercial Code, structuring of cross-border loans, intellectual property as collateral, blockchain and Fintech-related financing matters.

Experience

• IBEW ELECTRICIAN at IBEW Local 401
  Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

• Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth ()
  • Shareholder
    Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 · 10 mos

  • Associate
    Jun 2020 - Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Global Finance Associate at Sidley Austin LLP
  Sep 2013 - Jun 2020 · 6 yrs 10 mos

  Global Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

• Summer Associate at Sidley Austin
  May 2012 - Aug 2012 · 4 mos

  Corporate law practice

• Summer Legal Intern - Employee Benefits Security Administration at U.S. Department of Labor
  May 2011 - Aug 2011 · 4 mos

  • Conducted document review involving pension plan investments in mortgage backed securities • Researched ERISA provisions related to pensions, health plans, and other employee benefits • Drafted investigative reports and no-action letters for the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program