Christopher Javillonar
General Counsel | Public Company Governance | M&A | Global Legal Leadership | Strategic Partner to the C-Suite
- Role
- General Counsel, Litigation & Chief Litigation Counsel at Eastman
- Location
- Kingsport, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christopher Javillonar
Senior legal executive with over two decades of experience leading corporate, commercial, and litigation teams across Fortune 100 and global companies. Proven ability to align legal strategy with business goals, drive operational efficiency, and manage regulatory and commercial risk across complex international operations.As Vice President, Corporate & Commercial Legal and Assistant General Counsel at Eastman Chemical Company, I lead Eastman’s global corporate and commercial legal function. My team oversees corporate governance, securities, M&A, finance, tax, treasury, and joint ventures while partnering with business leaders to structure and negotiate complex global transactions. We focus on accelerating growth through scalable legal processes, innovative contracting, and disciplined risk management.Previously, I served as General Counsel, Litigation & Chief Litigation Counsel at Honeywell International, where I led enterprise litigation strategy for a Fortune 100 company and managed legal operations, budgets, and cross-border disputes. Before that, I was General Counsel for Honeywell PPE and for Permobil, where I built and led global legal, compliance, and government affairs functions from the ground up.Earlier in my career, I was a litigation partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, handling high-stakes commercial, securities, and antitrust matters. I’ve been honored by NAPABA, ACC, Ingram’s Magazine, and Missouri Lawyers Weekly for leadership and impact in the legal profession.I believe in clear strategy, strong teams, and practical, business-focused solutions to complex challenges.
Experience
General Counsel, Litigation & Chief Litigation Counsel
May 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
In my role as General Counsel, Litigation & Chief Litigation Counsel at Honeywell, I lead the global litigation strategy for a Fortune 100 company, overseeing a complex cross-border litigation portfolio. I manage legal operations, including budget discipline, outside counsel engagement, and internal reporting. I partner with executive leadership and business unit heads to align litigation strategy with commercial objectives.
Education
Rockhurst University
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Post Graduate Studies
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD
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