LAWYER PROFILE
Tatman Savio

Tatman Savio

Global 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

International Trade/WTO (International Firms)

China

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

As a partner in Akin’s international trade practice, Tatman Savio counsels clients on U.S. law and policy affecting international trade and business, including sanctions, export controls, and anti-corruption laws. She represents clients in national security reviews conducted by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. Tatman regularly works with companies to develop and implement international trade compliance programs and manage internal investigations and related enforcement issues. She also assists clients with cross-border transactions by conducting due diligence and developing strategies to mitigate international trade compliance liabilities. Tatman advises companies in a range of industries throughout Asia, including China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan.

Career

Tatman has worked in secondment roles at two Fortune 50 companies, where she performed the functions of compliance and investigations counsel. Prior to joining Akin, Tatman worked as an intelligence analyst at the National Security Agency. Tatman was named International Trade Lawyer of the Year at the 2021 Euromoney Legal Media Group Asia Women in Business Law Awards and the Asia Legal Awards 2020.

Personal

Tatman received her B.A. with highest distinction from the University of Virginia, and her J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Trade/WTO - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Tatman Savio advises clients on export control and sanction issues. She is a registered foreign lawyer in Hong Kong who also handles anti-corruption matters.

International Trade/WTO (International Firms) - China

Expertise Based Abroad
China, expertise based abroad in China

Individual Editorial

Tatman Savio serves a host of clients from the firm's Washington DC office. She handles a variety of trade matters, including export control compliance and sanctions.

Strengths

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  • Tatman blends her strong expertise with the client's true need perfectly. She can always pinpoint client's critical issues and explains those to the client with clear priorities.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • Tatman has a very sharp legal eye and brings a lot of sharp critical thinking to the issues. She also keeps an eye on the practical solutions for the client so we can implement her analysis.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • Tatman has a very sharp legal eye and she brings a lot of critical thinking to the issues. She also keeps an eye on the practical solutions for the client so we can implement her analysis.

    International Trade/WTO (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

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