
About
Theodore Rostow is a Joseph Goldstein Visiting Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School and a partner at Chivers LLP, which he co-founded. He holds a J.D. from Yale Law School (2017) and a B.A. from Carleton College (2012). His research focuses on intersections of artificial intelligence, privacy law, legal technology, and litigation. He previously clerked for Judge Thomas L. Ambro of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and practiced litigation at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Rostow’s work includes a notable legal note on privacy harms in data brokerage, published in the Yale Journal on Regulation. He has held roles as Coker Fellow in Constitutional Law, Comments Editor of the Yale Law Journal, and Articles Editor of the Yale Law Journal of Law and Technology. His career bridges academia and practice, with experience as a legal intern at Google.
- Educations:
- J.D., Yale Law School, 2017
- B.A., Carleton College, 2012
His research interests emphasize technological advancements’ impact on legal systems, privacy rights in the digital age, and regulatory challenges posed by data brokers. His published work highlights novel privacy harms, while his teaching reflects modern legal challenges in AI and professional ethics.
- Awards:
- Coker Fellow in Constitutional Law
Rostow’s professional contributions include co-founding Chivers LLP, litigation expertise, and editorial roles at prestigious legal journals. His affiliations with Yale’s law and technology initiatives underscore his engagement with cutting-edge legal issues.




