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GW Center for Law & Technology: The Bernard Center

The Bernard Center provides education, events, scholarship, and dialogue at the intersection of law and technology. Internally, the Bernard Center is divided into two important areas of academic areas within GW Law:

The Programs


Center Highlights

GW Law adds a new Journal of Law and Technology

GW JOLT will present articles, essays, and student notes on law and technology issues including, intellectual property, privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital health, online social media, behavioral advertising, and other existing and emerging areas of technology related law.


Events

 

All Events & Speakers


Resources & Projects

Download the Bernard Center Brochure (PDF)


Student Opportunities

Publications

  • Journal of Law and Technology (JOLT)
  • The American IP Law Association Quarterly Journal (AIPLA QJ)
  • The Federal Circuit Bar Journal (FCBJ)
  • The Federal Communications Law Journal (FCLJ)
  • The IP and Entertainment Law Brief (IPEL)

Center Leadership

Robert Brauneis

Center Faculty Co-Director; Co-Director, Intellectual Property Law Program

rbraunatlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (rbraun[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

Daniel Justin Solove

Center Faculty Co-Director; Bernard Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law

dsoloveatlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (dsolove[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

John M. Whealan

Center Director; Associate Dean, Intellectual Property Law

jwhealanatlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (jwhealan[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

Adrienne E. Fowler

Center Deputy Director; Bernard Assistant Dean, Privacy and Technology Law

adrienne [dot] fowleratlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (adrienne[dot]fowler[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)


News

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GW Law Adds New JD Concentration in Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, and Technology Law

GW Law recently added a new JD Concentration in Privacy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Technology (PAT) Law.

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GW Law Launches its New Center for Law and Technology

GW Law proudly unveils its Center for Law and Technology, focusing on Intellectual Property and Privacy and Technology Law.

Faculty in the News

“Police cameras keep eyes on New Haven. Will city scrutinize them back?”

Yale Daily News quoted Andrew Ferguson on the observational power granted to New Haven police officers.

"Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed”

The Associated Press quoted Spencer Overton on incentives for AI companies.

"President Donald Trump alleged that CNN knowingly published false information”

The Philadelphia Inquirer quoted Andrew Ferguson on the consequences of living in an era when much of civilians’ daily lives are recorded the moment they step outside.

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