Christopher J.Laudenbach
Associate
Labor & Employment
claudenbach@seyfarth.com
Chris guides his clients through the legal matters of their affirmative action and DEI programs, helping them develop data-driven solutions that benefit their workplaces.
More About Christopher
Chris represents government contractors in audits by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. He has gained a deep understanding of the strategic and practical considerations of compliance with Executive Order 11246, VEVRAA, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. His experience includes the creation and review of affirmative action plans, the analysis and remedy of pay disparities, and the analysis of hire promotion and termination records to address potential claims of hiring disparities. Chris also assists employers with the requirements of state affirmative action plans, state pay transparency laws, and various other employment data reports.
- JD, William and Mary Law School
Cum laude - BA, Wheaton College, Massachusetts
Economics, Business Management
Magna cum laude
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
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- Co-Author, “VETS-4212 Data Published on New DOL Open Data Portal,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 26, 2026)
- Co-Author, “Previewing Virginia’s 2026 Employment Legislation,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 23, 2026)
- Co-Author, “FAA Issues Notice on New Merit-Based Pilot Hiring Requirement,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 20, 2026)
- Co-Author, “Federal Contractor EEO‑1 Reports Set for February Release After FOIA Litigation,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 10, 2026)
- Co-Author, “OFCCP Issues Proposals to Rescind EO 11246 Regulations and Modify Section 503 and VEVRAA Regulations,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 1, 2025)
- Co-Author, “The Federal Funding Freeze and its Effect on Health Equity Programs,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 14, 2025)
Chris guides his clients through the legal matters of their affirmative action and DEI programs, helping them develop data-driven solutions that benefit their workplaces.
More About Christopher
Chris represents government contractors in audits by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. He has gained a deep understanding of the strategic and practical considerations of compliance with Executive Order 11246, VEVRAA, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. His experience includes the creation and review of affirmative action plans, the analysis and remedy of pay disparities, and the analysis of hire promotion and termination records to address potential claims of hiring disparities. Chris also assists employers with the requirements of state affirmative action plans, state pay transparency laws, and various other employment data reports.
- JD, William and Mary Law School
Cum laude - BA, Wheaton College, Massachusetts
Economics, Business Management
Magna cum laude
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Related News & Insights
-
Legal Update
May 22, 2026
Colorado Enacts Artificial Intelligence Replacement Law
-
Legal Update
Apr 29, 2026
Final Versions of Significant Virginia Employment Legislation Set to Take Effect July 1, 2026
-
Legal Update
Feb 26, 2026
VETS-4212 Data Published on New DOL Open Data Portal
-
Legal Update
Feb 23, 2026
Previewing Virginia’s 2026 Employment Legislation
- Co-Author, “Colorado Enacts Artificial Intelligence Replacement Law,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 22, 2026)
- Co-Author, “Final Versions of Significant Virginia Employment Legislation Set to Take Effect July 1, 2026,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 29, 2026)
- Co-Author, “VETS-4212 Data Published on New DOL Open Data Portal,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 26, 2026)
- Co-Author, “Previewing Virginia’s 2026 Employment Legislation,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 23, 2026)
- Co-Author, “FAA Issues Notice on New Merit-Based Pilot Hiring Requirement,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 20, 2026)
- Co-Author, “Federal Contractor EEO‑1 Reports Set for February Release After FOIA Litigation,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 10, 2026)
- Co-Author, “OFCCP Issues Proposals to Rescind EO 11246 Regulations and Modify Section 503 and VEVRAA Regulations,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 1, 2025)
- Co-Author, “The Federal Funding Freeze and its Effect on Health Equity Programs,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 14, 2025)