Christopher Sagers

Christopher Sagers is the James A. Thomas Distinguished Professor of Law at Cleveland State University School of Law, where he has taught since 2002. His expertise spans antitrust law, administrative law, business organizations, and regulatory economics. He has advised U.S. Congress, testified before legislative bodies, and served as a Visiting Senior Fellow at the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (2023). Sagers holds a BA from the University of Iowa, an MPP and JD from the University of Michigan. He is a prolific scholar, authoring United States v. Apple: Competition in America and co-authoring leading legal texts like Sullivan, Grimes & Sagers: The Law of Antitrust. He actively engages in antitrust litigation through pro bono work and amicus briefs, and holds fellowships with the American Antitrust Institute and Yale’s Thurman Arnold Project.

Education:

• BA, University of Iowa
• MPP, University of Michigan
• JD, University of Michigan

Research Focus: His work bridges antitrust policy, regulatory reform, and corporate governance. Notable contributions include analysis of digital market competition, rail regulatory frameworks, and the intersection of law and economics in business structures.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2015 Distinguished Research Award (Cleveland State University)
• Walter G. Stapleton Award for Faculty Excellence
• Twice elected Teacher of the Year by CSU Law students

Advising & Professional Service: Co-founder of the law school’s Solo Practice Incubator, frequent lecturer at ABA conferences, and former litigator at Arnold & Porter and Shea & Gardner in Washington, D.C. He advises on major antitrust cases pro bono and collaborates with federal enforcement agencies.