portland
3021 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
503.282.6160

seattle
5701 6th Ave. S
Suite 491A
Seattle, WA 98108
206.957.0926

Christopher K. Vick is an honors graduate from the University of Montana where he received his Bachelor's Degree in History. Prior to attending law school, he attended graduate school in public administration at the University of Montana. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree (cum laude) from the University of Puget Sound School of Law.

Mr. Vick has been involved in personnel administration and labor relations since 1978, practicing on both the management and labor sides of the table. As a personnel professional for both the State of Montana and City of Seattle, he became a qualified expert regarding classification matters and compensation issues. As a union advocate, he represented over 2,000 City of Seattle employees in a variety of matters, in contract negotiations, contract administration, and proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Commission. Mr. Vick's practice has been devoted to public safety labor law for a number of years. He has been extensively involved in contract negotiations, contract arbitrations, administrative proceedings and appearances in state and federal court on behalf of his clients.

Mr. Vick serves as general counsel to most of the major police guilds/associations in Washington and has extensive experience in police law matters including the representation of officers in Coroner's Inquests and other use of force matters.

Mr. Vick is frequently asked to speak at local, regional and national conferences on police law matters.

Send Mr. Vick a message at chris@aitchisonvick.com.

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