Christopher Houk

My philosophy of practicing law is to change the world one case at a time. I believe that aiming to deliver just results in every case builds a better society. My goal is to provide excellent representation as efficiently as possible.

Over 20 Years Experience

Chris Houk and his team have decades of experience representing businesses and individuals in labor related matters, including lawsuits, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination and unpaid wages.

Practice Areas

Breach of Contract, Employer Retaliation, Non-Compete, Overtime & Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Time, Race Harassment, Separation Agreements, Sexual Harassment, Wage and Hour Dispute, Workplace Discrimination, Workplace Training, Wrongful Termination.

Chris's History:

2019

Started Houk Employment Attorneys

2019-Present

American Bar Association, Outreach to Law Students Employee Co-Chair

2019-2001

Gillespie, Shields, Goldfarb, Taylor & Houk, Phoenix, Arizona

Partner. Chair, Employment Practice Group. 2019.

Attorney. Chair, Employment Practice Group. 2015 to 2019.

Attorney. 2001-2005

2018-Present

Arizona Employment Lawyers Association, Board Member, Treasurer

2018-Present

2018 Member, Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Finance Council

2016-Present

Treasurer, Arizona Employment Lawyers Association

2016-Present

National Employment Lawyers Association, Ethics and Sanctions Committee

2016

Charles R. Campbell Outstanding Alumnus, Black Board of Directors Project

2009-2015

Trial Attorney, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

2016-Present

Fellow, American Bar Foundation

2005-2009

Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, Office of Arizona Attorney General

2000-2001

Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable Jack B. Kirsten, Superior Court, New Jersey