Christian J. Hatten

Associate

He / Him

Office

Washington, DC

Phone

+1 202 637 6354


Christian Hatten counsels clients on government-facing regulatory matters with a particular focus on the telecommunications sector and wireless, radio spectrum, space, and satellite issues. He uses his experience with regulatory agencies to guide clients through multi-agency reviews of transactional and licensing applications and to advise clients on complex policy and compliance matters. Christian also assists with high-stakes internal investigations and helps clients respond to government inquiries.

During law school, Christian worked in both the Media and Space Bureaus of the Federal Communications Commission and in the Office of the General Counsel at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Christian maintains an active pro bono practice, advocating for access to affordable telecommunications for the incarcerated and representing victims of human trafficking in litigation and in immigration proceedings.

Credentials

  • District of Columbia, 2022

  • Georgetown University Law Center, JD, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2022
  • University of Texas at Austin, high honors

  • US District Court, District of Columbia, 2024

Service / Recognition

  • Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022; High Honor Roll, 2023-2025

Christian Hatten counsels clients on government-facing regulatory matters with a particular focus on the telecommunications sector and wireless, radio spectrum, space, and satellite issues. He uses his experience with regulatory agencies to guide clients through multi-agency reviews of transactional and licensing applications and to advise clients on complex policy and compliance matters. Christian also assists with high-stakes internal investigations and helps clients respond to government inquiries.

During law school, Christian worked in both the Media and Space Bureaus of the Federal Communications Commission and in the Office of the General Counsel at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Christian maintains an active pro bono practice, advocating for access to affordable telecommunications for the incarcerated and representing victims of human trafficking in litigation and in immigration proceedings.

  • District of Columbia, 2022

  • Georgetown University Law Center, JD, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2022
  • University of Texas at Austin, high honors

  • US District Court, District of Columbia, 2024

  • Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022; High Honor Roll, 2023-2025

Overview

Christian Hatten counsels clients on government-facing regulatory matters with a particular focus on the telecommunications sector and wireless, radio spectrum, space, and satellite issues. He uses his experience with regulatory agencies to guide clients through multi-agency reviews of transactional and licensing applications and to advise clients on complex policy and compliance matters. Christian also assists with high-stakes internal investigations and helps clients respond to government inquiries.

During law school, Christian worked in both the Media and Space Bureaus of the Federal Communications Commission and in the Office of the General Counsel at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Christian maintains an active pro bono practice, advocating for access to affordable telecommunications for the incarcerated and representing victims of human trafficking in litigation and in immigration proceedings.

Credentials

Admissions

  • District of Columbia, 2022

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center, JD, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2022
  • University of Texas at Austin, high honors

Court Admissions

  • US District Court, District of Columbia, 2024

Service / Recognition

Awards

  • Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022; High Honor Roll, 2023-2025

Christian Hatten counsels clients on government-facing regulatory matters with a particular focus on the telecommunications sector and wireless, radio spectrum, space, and satellite issues. He uses his experience with regulatory agencies to guide clients through multi-agency reviews of transactional and licensing applications and to advise clients on complex policy and compliance matters. Christian also assists with high-stakes internal investigations and helps clients respond to government inquiries.

During law school, Christian worked in both the Media and Space Bureaus of the Federal Communications Commission and in the Office of the General Counsel at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Christian maintains an active pro bono practice, advocating for access to affordable telecommunications for the incarcerated and representing victims of human trafficking in litigation and in immigration proceedings.

Credentials

  • District of Columbia, 2022

  • Georgetown University Law Center, JD, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2022
  • University of Texas at Austin, high honors

  • US District Court, District of Columbia, 2024

Service / Recognition

  • Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022; High Honor Roll, 2023-2025

Christian Hatten counsels clients on government-facing regulatory matters with a particular focus on the telecommunications sector and wireless, radio spectrum, space, and satellite issues. He uses his experience with regulatory agencies to guide clients through multi-agency reviews of transactional and licensing applications and to advise clients on complex policy and compliance matters. Christian also assists with high-stakes internal investigations and helps clients respond to government inquiries.

During law school, Christian worked in both the Media and Space Bureaus of the Federal Communications Commission and in the Office of the General Counsel at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Christian maintains an active pro bono practice, advocating for access to affordable telecommunications for the incarcerated and representing victims of human trafficking in litigation and in immigration proceedings.

  • District of Columbia, 2022

  • Georgetown University Law Center, JD, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2022
  • University of Texas at Austin, high honors

  • US District Court, District of Columbia, 2024

  • Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022; High Honor Roll, 2023-2025

Overview

Christian Hatten counsels clients on government-facing regulatory matters with a particular focus on the telecommunications sector and wireless, radio spectrum, space, and satellite issues. He uses his experience with regulatory agencies to guide clients through multi-agency reviews of transactional and licensing applications and to advise clients on complex policy and compliance matters. Christian also assists with high-stakes internal investigations and helps clients respond to government inquiries.

During law school, Christian worked in both the Media and Space Bureaus of the Federal Communications Commission and in the Office of the General Counsel at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Christian maintains an active pro bono practice, advocating for access to affordable telecommunications for the incarcerated and representing victims of human trafficking in litigation and in immigration proceedings.

Credentials

Admissions

  • District of Columbia, 2022

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center, JD, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2022
  • University of Texas at Austin, high honors

Court Admissions

  • US District Court, District of Columbia, 2024

Service / Recognition

Awards

  • Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022; High Honor Roll, 2023-2025

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