Christopher W. Savage

Christopher W. Savage serves as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University Law School while maintaining an active partnership in the Technology, Communications, Privacy & Security practice at Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP. His dual role bridges academic instruction and high-stakes legal practice in Washington, D.C., where he handles complex litigation, regulatory strategy, and data compliance matters for communications and technology clients.

Education:

• BA, JD from Harvard University

Mr. Savage's scholarly and professional work centers on the evolving legal landscape of digital technologies, with particular emphasis on privacy economics, regulatory frameworks for data-centric industries, and the intersection of communications law with emerging technologies. His research explores how economic incentives shape consumer privacy protections in ambient computing environments and analyzes regulatory gaps in data security governance.

His publication in the Stanford Technology Law Review exemplifies his focus on systemic privacy challenges, examining how "ambient trust commons" require novel economic models beyond traditional regulatory approaches. This work contributes to broader academic discourse on balancing innovation with consumer protection in digital markets.

At George Washington University, Mr. Savage teaches Internet Law (offered in both online and in-person formats), integrating real-world case studies from his litigation and regulatory practice. His professional leadership extends to firm committees including the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Information Technology Steering Committee, reflecting commitments to both industry advancement and social responsibility.