Dylan G. Savage is a partner based in the New York office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she litigates and tries high-stakes commercial, securities, and corporate governance matters nationwide. Dylan has meaningful trial experience in federal and state courts across the country and is also well-versed in all aspects of pre-trial litigation, from inception of an action through discovery and dispositive motion practice. Her practice focuses in particular on complex commercial litigation, derivative lawsuits, stockholder class actions, and trademark disputes, where she frequently represents clients in the entertainment, media, fashion, and technology industries.
A multiple-time winner of the firm’s John Wilson Award, Dylan played a key role in securing precedent setting, high-profile pro bono litigation wins, including a trial win on behalf of one of the largest classes of Medicare beneficiaries in history (affirmed by the Second Circuit), and a historic win on summary judgment against a former Colombian paramilitary leader in connection with claims arising under the TVPA.
Prior to joining the firm, Dylan was an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, where she represented large financial institutions in lawsuits arising from the purchase of mortgage-related investments. Dylan sits on the board of directors for the Center for Justice and Accountability, a nonprofit organization seeking to deter severe human rights abuses around the world through innovative litigation, policy, and transitional justice strategies. Dylan also sits on the board of directors for Legal Aid at Work, a nonprofit legal services organization dedicated to assisting low-paid workers and marginalized communities assert their workplace rights.
Dylan G. Savage is a partner based in the New York office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she litigates and tries high-stakes commercial, securities, and corporate governance matters nationwide. Dylan has meaningful trial experience in federal and state courts across the country and is also well-versed in all aspects of pre-trial litigation, from inception of an action through discovery and dispositive motion practice. Her practice focuses in particular on complex commercial litigation, derivative lawsuits, stockholder class actions, and trademark disputes, where she frequently represents clients in the entertainment, media, fashion, and technology industries.
A multiple-time winner of the firm’s John Wilson Award, Dylan played a key role in securing precedent setting, high-profile pro bono litigation wins, including a trial win on behalf of one of the largest classes of Medicare beneficiaries in history (affirmed by the Second Circuit), and a historic win on summary judgment against a former Colombian paramilitary leader in connection with claims arising under the TVPA.
Prior to joining the firm, Dylan was an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, where she represented large financial institutions in lawsuits arising from the purchase of mortgage-related investments. Dylan sits on the board of directors for the Center for Justice and Accountability, a nonprofit organization seeking to deter severe human rights abuses around the world through innovative litigation, policy, and transitional justice strategies. Dylan also sits on the board of directors for Legal Aid at Work, a nonprofit legal services organization dedicated to assisting low-paid workers and marginalized communities assert their workplace rights.
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2012Cum Laude; Articles Editor, Georgetown Law Journal
- B.A., Public Policy, Duke University, 2009Cum Laude
- State Bar of California
- State Bar of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2012Cum Laude; Articles Editor, Georgetown Law Journal
- B.A., Public Policy, Duke University, 2009Cum Laude
- State Bar of California
- State Bar of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Representative Matters
- Representing a major social media company in putative class action data privacy litigation.
- Represented a major talent agency in a force majeure dispute regarding the cancellation of a music festival that was scheduled to take place in June 2020 in Los Angeles. Secured summary judgment victory on all causes of action, which concerned whether the talent agency's artists were entitled to keep their performance guarantees under the applicable force majeure provision in their contracts. Decision recognized as a top verdict in the Daily Journal.
- Represented the former independent directors of internet radio company Pandora Media, Inc. in stockholder litigation seeking post-closing damages for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty.
- Represented a major apparel company in a breach of contract and trademark action brought by another major apparel company.
- Represented a popular candle, fragrance, and apparel brand in a trademark lawsuit in federal court.
- Represented a digital advertising company in a fraud and business tort lawsuit brought by Uber.
- Represented the special committee of the board of directors of WeWork in litigation with SoftBank Group and SoftBank Vision Fund.
Representative Matters
- Representing a major social media company in putative class action data privacy litigation.
- Represented a major talent agency in a force majeure dispute regarding the cancellation of a music festival that was scheduled to take place in June 2020 in Los Angeles. Secured summary judgment victory on all causes of action, which concerned whether the talent agency's artists were entitled to keep their performance guarantees under the applicable force majeure provision in their contracts. Decision recognized as a top verdict in the Daily Journal.
- Represented the former independent directors of internet radio company Pandora Media, Inc. in stockholder litigation seeking post-closing damages for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty.
- Represented a major apparel company in a breach of contract and trademark action brought by another major apparel company.
- Represented a popular candle, fragrance, and apparel brand in a trademark lawsuit in federal court.
- Represented a digital advertising company in a fraud and business tort lawsuit brought by Uber.
- Represented the special committee of the board of directors of WeWork in litigation with SoftBank Group and SoftBank Vision Fund.
Select Publications
- Co-author, "District Court Finds SoundExchange Lacks Standing to Sue for Unpaid Royalties," Wilson Sonsini Alert, August 25, 2025
Select Speaking Engagements
- Panelist, “Recent Changes to Statutory & Regulatory Frameworks in the Context of M&A Deals,” Association of Corporate Counsel San Francisco Bay Area – Deal or No Deal Conference, November 2024
Select Publications
- Co-author, "District Court Finds SoundExchange Lacks Standing to Sue for Unpaid Royalties," Wilson Sonsini Alert, August 25, 2025
Select Speaking Engagements
- Panelist, “Recent Changes to Statutory & Regulatory Frameworks in the Context of M&A Deals,” Association of Corporate Counsel San Francisco Bay Area – Deal or No Deal Conference, November 2024
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