Christopher H. Palmer is Managing Partner of Cullen and Dykman LLP, based on Long Island, NY, where he also chairs the Banking and Financial Services Department. Under his leadership, the firm has into a regional powerhouse with close to 200 attorneys across seven offices. Chris represents commercial banks, institutional lenders, private equity funds, and financial institutions in complex financing, regulatory, and transactional matters.

A dedicated community leader, Chris serves as a trustee of Catholic Charities of Long Island and recently chaired the American Heart Association’s Heart and Stroke Ball. His contributions have been recognized with honors including Top Business Leader of Nassau County and the Long Island Herald’s Real Estate Achievement and Leadership Award. He teaches as an adjunct professor at St. John’s University School of Law.

Proud of his Irish heritage, emanating mainly from Brierfield, County Galway, Chris credits Ireland’s traditions of resilience, humor, and community spirit with shaping his career and his commitment to giving back.