Christopher Bavitz

Christopher T. Bavitz is the WilmerHale Clinical Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Experiential and Clinical Education at Harvard Law School.12 He serves multiple key roles at Harvard, including:

Professional Roles

• Managing Director of Harvard Law School's Cyberlaw Clinic12
• Faculty Co-Director of the Berkman Klein Center12
• HLS Dean's Designate to Harvard's Innovation Lab1

Academic Background

• Education:
  • B.A., cum laude, with Certificate in Peace and Justice Studies from Tufts University (1995)12
  • J.D. from University of Michigan Law School (1998)12

Professional Experience

Prior to Harvard, Bavitz worked in the music industry and legal practice:

• Senior Director of Legal Affairs for EMI Music North America12
• Litigation associate at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal and RubinBaum LLP (1998-2002)12

Research and Teaching Focus

Bavitz concentrates on intellectual property and media law, with specific interests in:

• Music, entertainment, and technology
• Copyright and trademark matters
• Intermediary liability
• Online content takedown regimes
• Algorithmic and AI governance issues12

He teaches courses like Counseling and Legal Strategy in the Digital Age and Music & Digital Media seminars.12