Christopher Kato
About Christopher Kato
Christopher Kato is a Legal Counsel at Asurion with over 25 years of experience in both in-house and outside counsel roles for various companies.
Current Role at Asurion
Christopher Kato has been serving as Legal Counsel at Asurion since 2022, based in Nashville, Tennessee. In his role, he oversees legal matters and advises on various compliance issues pertinent to the company.
Former Vice President and General Counsel at Primeritus Financial Services
From 2013 to 2022, Kato worked at Primeritus Financial Services, Inc. serving as Vice President and General Counsel. His responsibilities included overseeing the company's legal operations and providing strategic legal guidance in the Greater Nashville Area, TN.
Legal Counsel Roles at Central Parking Corporation
Christopher Kato held multiple roles at Central Parking Corporation. He was the Vice President and Lead Counsel from 2011 to 2012. Before this role, he served as Deputy General Counsel/Associate General Counsel from 1996 to 2011, where he managed various legal aspects for the company in the Greater Nashville Area, TN.
Educational Background
Kato achieved a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Iowa, studying from 1983 to 1986. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from DePaul University, where he studied from 1980 to 1983.
Extensive Legal Experience
With over 25 years of legal experience, Christopher Kato has served as both in-house and outside counsel for a variety of publicly traded and privately held companies. His collaborative experience spans multiple departments including finance, human resources, tax, information technology, risk management, and private equity sponsors. He is known as a skilled negotiator who balances diverse priorities to achieve mutually beneficial results.