Christian Polking

About Christian Polking

I am a highly accomplished legal counsel with a broad based background and experience assisting in corporate and transactional work. I possess extensive experience in handling various complex legal matters within in-house environments. I possess the ability to work independently and to manage negotiation and execution of transactions, including managing inside and outside counsel. I have advanced written and oral communication skills, with a special emphasis on excellent drafting and negotiation skills. I also have a strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I have a notable career marked by repeated promotions to roles of progressive responsibility. I have been recognized for a strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to summarize key legal and business issues and alternatives for business decisions in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Experience

1. General Counsel, Residential Hvac, Americas

   Trane Technologies

   Apr 2024 — Present · US

Education

• The Catholic University of America

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

  1991 — 1995

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Commercial Litigation
• Trademarks
• Employment Law
• Patents
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Research
• Licensing
• Competition Law
• Intellectual Property
• Securities Regulation
• Corporate Governance
• Due Diligence
• Legal Advice
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Mergers
• Contract Negotiation
• Joint Ventures
• International Law
• Mediation
• Dispute Resolution
• Litigation Management
• Corporate Law
• Civil Litigation
• Mergers & Acquisitions