Thomas K. Christo
Thomas K. Christo (February 12, 1948 – February 9, 2008) was an American lawyer and Republican political operative from Hampton Falls, New Hampshire.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Christo was born in 1948 in Southbridge, Massachusetts to Dorothy (Lapery) Christo and Christi Christo. He received a BS in Philosophy and a BA in Government from Suffolk University in 1970. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor in Law from Boston University Law School in 1972. He pursued a career in law and became a prominent figure in the legal community.
Legal Career
[edit]Christo served as an Assistant District Attorney in Boston and was known as a civil trial lawyer. He is often credited with founding the area of computer law, with his most famous case, IBM Corp. v. Catamore Enterprises, Inc.,[4] establishing the legal distinction between hardware and software. Christo also served as the COO of Mohawk Data Sciences and was a member of the Bar in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, admitted to numerous US District and Circuit Courts, and the US Supreme Court. He was a frequent legal commentator for publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and the BBC.
Political Involvement
[edit]Christo was active in Republican politics, running for the United States Senate in the 1990 United States Senate election in New Hampshire.[5] He served as the finance chairman for the New Hampshire Republican Party and was a member of President George H. Bush's Economic Advisory Council. Additionally, he served as the New Hampshire state finance chairman for Rudy Giuliani's 2008 presidential campaign.
Personal life
[edit]Christo was married to Ellen V. Christo for 11 years. He was a member of St. George's Albanian Orthodox Cathedral in Boston.[3]
Death
[edit]Thomas K. Christo died on February 9, 2008, at Massachusetts General Hospital as a result of a brain aneurysm. His funeral service was held at Stratham Community Church in Stratham, New Hampshire.[3]
Legacy
[edit]Christo is remembered as a talented lawyer and dedicated family man. His legal and political careers left a significant impact on the communities he served.
References
[edit]- ^ "Thomas K. Christo, 59". Telegram & Gazette. February 10, 2008. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ Benton, Jonathan D. (February 15, 2008). "GOP activist Christo dies". The Portsmouth Herald. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Thomas K. Christo". The Portsmouth Herald. February 10, 2008. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ IBM Corp. v. Catamore Enterprises, Inc., 548 F.2d 1065 (1st Cir. 1976). IBM Corp. v. Catamore Enterprises, Inc., 431 U.S. 960 (1977), cert. denied.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Tom Christo". Retrieved June 30, 2024.