In attorney Chris Bergin’s own words…
When I graduated from The College of William and Mary in 2011, I was incredibly conflicted about what to do with the rest of my life. Specifically, I was stuck between deciding whether I wanted to pursue a career as an actor or whether I should take the plunge and apply to law school. Fortunately for me, I chose the latter and joined this incredible law firm with an extremely talented, kind, and hard-working group of people.
Still, I never lost the theater bug. Even in law school at American University, Washington College of Law, I participated in the Law Revue— a group of like-minded students who wrote, directed, and performed musical parodies poking fun at the law school experience. Past shows included: Law School Musical, and Harry Potter and the Order of the Coif.
Fortunately, I work at KPM LAW’s branch in the city of Richmond, Virginia, which is fertile ground for theater. I’ve managed to take part in several local theater productions including upcoming performances of Arsenic and Old Lace at the Dogwood Dell Festival of Arts, and The Boy with The Lion at Firehouse Theater. On top of that, I am also a performer with CSZ Richmond, Home of Comedy Sportz, where I perform improvisational-style comedy shows with some of Richmond’s funniest people.
I believe my experiences in theater and improvisation have made me an effective speaker and a powerful advocate. They taught me to think on my feet, engage my audience, and make my points effectively. I am delighted that I get to work in a city where I can continue to perform. Because every minute I spend on a stage sharpens the tools I employ as a litigator.