An experienced attorney with expertise in contract, corporate, and real estate law. He has superior communication and problem-solving skills along with extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements including manufacturing, licensing, government contracts, and real estate leases. He has served as general counsel for multiple companies, advising on compliance, transactions, and litigation matters.

1. Christopher F. Henning
121 S. Emerald Avenue
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 769-4707
cf_henning@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
An experienced attorney driving results in contract, corporate and real estate law, possessing superior
communication and problem solving skills. Wide ranging contract experience, including manufacturing
agreements, licensing agreements and GSA and governmental bidding. Experienced in contract review, negotiation,
and amendment as well as business development and corporate formation. Responsible for corporate governance
and regulatory compliance as General Counsel. Commercial and residential real estate experience including
commercial and cell tower leasing.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
Contract – Contract and License Negotiation, Drafting and Review, GSA Contracting and Governmental Bidding
Corporate - Asset Purchase/Disposition, Corporate Formation, Corporate Governance, Employment Hearings and
Litigation
Real Estate - Corporate and Residential Sales, Leasing, Zoning/Land Use, Real Estate Tax Assessment Protests and
Drafting of Mortgages and Notes
EXPERIENCE
SEAGA MANUFACTURING, INC., Freeport, IL 2009 to August 2012
Corporate Counsel
• Drafted wide range of agreements including marketing, manufacturing and distribution agreements, with
domestic and international parties, to position the company for stronger growth and sales.
• Reviewed and amended corporate terms and conditions, warranty and credit applications to better protect and
position the company.
• Researched state by state, province by province, U.S. and Canadian regulations as applied to the manufacture of
automatic merchandising machines to provide an easily accessible reference to ensure company’s machines
were in compliance with energy and food code requirements.
• Reviewed negotiated and amended Software Licensing Agreements.
• Supervised outside counsel in ongoing out of state litigation.
CHRISTOPHER F. HENNING, ESQ., Mundelein, IL 2001 to 2009
Attorney
• Commercial Counsel Manager (Contractor) for GE Healthcare, lead and advised a team of attorneys reviewing
and amending contracts for healthcare product sales, with emphasis and attention to corporate policy and legal
compliance, including anti-kickback provisions.
• Led 10 member team to successful completion of review of documents, for AM Best A rated insurance company,
to ensure regulatory, and corporate compliance as well as securing of documents in support of pending
litigation.
• Drafted and negotiated multiple agreements on behalf of IT Infrastructure client including, Terms of Service,
Acceptable Use Policy, Licensing Agreements, Equipment and Real Estate Leasing.
• Drafted and negotiated multiple agreements on behalf of Data Integration client, including Data Agreements,
Confidentiality Agreements, Non-Solicitation Agreements, Statements of Work and Master Reseller Agreements.
• Represented and advised clients on corporate formation and modification of business entities to more
efficiently transact business and provide additional revenue streams for shareholders.
• Drafted Consents and Covenants, Corporate Resolutions and other documents in support of a TIF
Redevelopment Agreement.
• Researched and drafted correspondence disputing railroad demurrage charges saving client in excess of 25% of
billed charges.

2. • Audited existing corporate Marketing Agreements in support of incoming consulting project.
• Researched and clarified road easement issues clouding title of a development providing the means for
resolution.
• Researched and prepared corporate training materials on U.C.C. Article 2 and Unlawful Horizontal Restraints.
• Conducted residential real estate closings for clients including contract and document review and preparation
of deeds and other necessary documents.
• Advised clients on wide ranging business contracting issues including licensing, consulting, data, reseller,
nondisclosure and master service agreements.
CEM SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC., Wheeling, IL 2003 to 2007
General Counsel
• Managed and facilitated multiple real estate holdings and transactions. Increased rental revenue by
20%/square foot through aggressive and creative leasing strategies. Increased commercial property value by
36% through solidifying tenant lease terms.
• Identified, negotiated and prepared documents placing travel agency on the General Services Administration
Schedule and other travel services agreements. As the direct result of these agreements, the agency projects to
receive up to $1 million in incremental annual reservations.
• Prepared employment and related agreements. Advised corporations on employment and employee matters.
Represented corporations before the Illinois Department of Human Rights and Illinois Department of
Employment Security.
• Successfully represented company to reduce a tax assessment by 69% on corporate owned and property.
• Negotiated and settled several agreements, in multiple business transactions, including insurance, contract and
litigation issues. Successfully argued before the American Arbitration Association winning claim for
corporation.
• Ensured company compliance with regulatory issues and identified improvements.
SPRINT PCS, Rosemont, IL 2000 to 2002
Lease Specialist
• Responsible for the review and compliance of all legal documentation pertaining to hundreds of cell tower
leases.
• Identified and implemented new processes to accelerate review of leases, increasing team productivity by
150%.
• Partnered with multiple teams and provided guidance ensuring compliance with rent commencement terms.
• Audited PCS site files. Interacted with landlords to answer questions and settle disputes regarding cell tower
and co-location leases, including all required research, documentation and correspondence.
WYNN & WYNN, Raynham, MA 1999
Law Clerk
• Drafted documents for commercial real estate transactions, Limited Liability Corporations and prepared legal
memoranda.
MILITARY
U.S. ARMY, Brigade Legal Specialist
EDUCATION
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Boston, MA, JD 2000
Honors: John J. Gibbons National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Team.
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, St. Paul, MN , B.A, History
BAR ADMISSION
Illinois,
Northern District of Illinois