Christopher Stidvent

About Christopher Stidvent

With over 20 years of experience, I am a seasoned litigation executive with a global track record of resolving complex, high-stakes disputes. My expertise includes commercial litigation, ethics and compliance, privacy and cybersecurity, and intellectual property law.As Vice President of Commercial Litigation at NTT DATA Services, I lead the company’s global litigation function, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. I manage a broad portfolio of matters, including litigation and pre-litigation issues, government enforcement actions, contract negotiations, and M&A support.By applying a strategic, solutions-oriented approach—grounded in deep expertise in litigation, mediation, and communication—I consistently deliver favorable outcomes for the organization and its clients. I am also an engaged member of key legal and industry associations, and have been recognized with honors such as the Magna Stella Award and the Corporate Counsel Pro Bono Award.

Experience

1. Executive, Head of North America Legal, Litigation

   NTT DATA North America

   Nov 2016 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Head of North America litigation function.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Philosophy

• Duke University School of Law

  J.D.

Skills

• Litigation Support
• Appeals
• Dispute Resolution
• Privacy Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Class Actions
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Corporate Governance
• Patent Litigation
• Patent Law
• Patents
• Mediation
• Civil Litigation
• Trademark Infringement
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Intellectual Property