Chris Erb

Current

Adjunct Professor at Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
Attorney/Principal at The Erb Law Firm PC

Past

Associate at Reed Smith LLP
Associate at Dechert LLP
Production Manager at Valley Forge Technical Information Services GmbH

Intern at Siemens

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Education

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
Univerzita Karlova v Praze
Drexel University - College of Business and Administration

Devon Prep

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Chris Erb’s Summary

Chris Erb is a corporate attorney focusing primarily on small and mid-sized international companies doing business in the United States, particularly in the areas of computer, internet, and technology law. Chris assists with the structuring and formation of corporations, negotiation of contracts and agreement, and with the transfer of personnel to support the new US corporation. With his knowledge of European, particularly German, business practices, Chris can assist clients in understanding the similarities and differences between the European and US business environment, and with recognizing and avoiding the risks associated with the often litigious US market.

In addition to his position as an adjunct professor of law at Temple University School of Law, Chris is a regular speaker on cybersquatting and internet law for the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Chris has also contributed articles on corporate and immigration law to German American Trade, ACCA Docket, and a variety of other publications and blogs at Erblawg.com.

Chris Erb’s Specialties:

International corporate law, internet and computer law, employment law, employment-based immigration, German language fluency

Chris Erb’s Experience

Adjunct Professor

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)

2004 — Present (5 years)

Teach course on employment-based immigration law, focusing on both immigrant and non-immigrant law as well as related areas of tax and employment law for international companies doing business in the US and for US corporations hiring foreign personnel.
Attorney/Principal

The Erb Law Firm PC

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Law Practice industry)

2000 — Present (9 years)

Advise domestic and international, particularly German, clients on all aspects of international and domestic commercial law, including formation and structuring of businesses, negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, and particularly computer, internet, and e-commerce law. Prepare and advise on employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and advise clients on related matters, including employment and tax issues.
Associate

Reed Smith LLP

(Partnership; 1001-5000 employees; Law Practice industry)

1999 — 2000 (1 year)

Advised clients relating to incorporation; reviewed and drafted contracts and commercial agreements, including consulting and sales agreements, distribution agreements, and foreign trade zone agreements; researched and drafted memos regarding mergers and acquisitions and assisted with due diligence; reviewed and drafted Internet agreements and procedures. Prepared and filed petitions and applications for employment and employment-based nonimmigrant visas, and advised clients on related matters, including employment, I-9 compliance, export control, tax, and social security issues.
Associate

Dechert LLP

(Partnership; 1001-5000 employees; Law Practice industry)

1997 — 1999 (2 years)

Researched international discovery and privilege issues; researched and drafted discovery responses; reviewed and summarized English and German documents for responsiveness and attorney-client privilege; developed exhibit and discovery database.
Production Manager

Valley Forge Technical Information Services GmbH

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

1988 — 1993 (5 years)

Established, managed production/computer department; hired, managed, reviewed staff; planned, managed multi-language technical documentation projects; designed, purchased heterogeneous computer network; coordinated software development.
Intern

Siemens

(Law Practice industry)

1987 — 1987 (less than a year)

Chris Erb’s Education

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD , Law , 1995 — 1997

Activities and Societies:

Temple University Environmental Law and Technology Journal; Officer and Editor-in-Chief of News letter, Temple International Law Society; Editorial Assistant, The DataLaw Report
Univerzita Karlova v Praze

International Law 1995 — 1995

Coursework on Central European law and the transition to a market economy (Summer Program)
Drexel University - College of Business and Administration

BS , Commerce & Engineering - Marketing, German , 1983 — 1988

The Commerce and Engineering program includes all the courses of a business major plus the core engineering and science courses required for engineering majors. Undergraduate Internships with Siemens AG (Munich), Johnson & Johnson Personal Products (New Jersey), and IBM (New York)

Activities and Societies:

Entertainment Editor, Temple Student Newspaper The Triangle
Devon Prep

H.S. , 1977 — 1983