Christopher J. MacGillis
Chris MacGillis is an associate at Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. and practices personal injury, family, and criminal law. Chris works with other experienced attorneys serving clients in a range of legal issues such as divorce, auto accidents, traffic violations, and criminal misdemeanors.
Chris earned his J.D., cum laude, in 2008 from Marquette University Law School, where he was a member of Marquette’s Corporate Moot Team and a member of the Marquette University Law School Moot Court Board. While in law school, he also gained valuable litigation experience serving as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Justice Annette K. Ziegler, Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Chris was recognized with several CALI (highest grade) awards and was also awarded Best Brief - Legal Research and Writing, Section G.
Prior to entering law school, Chris received his B.A. in Economics from Lawrence University in 2004. While at Lawrence, Chris was a member of the men’s basketball team, serving as team captain and earning all-academic and all-conference honors. Chris also spent a semester studying in London and traveled extensively throughout Western Europe.
Outside of the office, Chris enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting.
EDUCATION:
- Marquette University Law School, J.D., cum laude
- Lawrence University, B.A.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
- American Bar Association
- Wisconsin Bar Association
- Washington County Bar Association
- Milwaukee County Bar Association
- Milwaukee Young Lawyer’s Association
