Santa Monica
Chris Luna
Partner
Partner
Chris brings an extensive background in corporate, international, and partnership taxation. He advises clients across the full business lifecycle—from entity formation and capital financings through mergers, acquisitions, and exit—with experience spanning the entertainment, technology, and financial services sectors.
Chris also specializes in representing bands, musicians, and songwriters across every stage of their careers, handling the structuring and tax work behind record label deals, touring, merchandise, and sponsorship arrangements. His clients range from emerging acts to global names, and he has led major music catalog sales for various artists.
Education
- Northwestern University, Pritzker School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation (with honors), 2011
- Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2010
- Washington University in St. Louis, McKelvey School of Engineering, B.S. in Computer Science, 2007
Professional
- American Bar Association, Taxation Section
- California Lawyers Association, Taxation Section
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Taxation Section
- Mexican American Bar Association
Admissions
- California
- Oregon
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California