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GW Center for Law and Technology
The GW Center for Law and Technology (GWCLT) provides education, events, scholarship, and dialogue about intellectual property, privacy, data security, and technology law. Internally, the Center is divided into two important areas of academic areas within GW Law School:
The Programs
Center Highlights
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.
New JD Concentration in Privacy, Data Security, and Technology Law Added to Curriculum
GW Law recently added a new JD Concentration in Privacy, Data Security and Technology (PDT) Law.
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
Resources & Projects
Download the GW Center for Law and Technology Brochure (PDF)
Student Opportunities
Scholarships & Competitions
Scholarships and competitions are available for both programs.
Study Abroad Program
Learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime study abroad opportunity.
Student Organizations
- Student IP Law Association (SIPLA)
- Technology Law Students Association (TLSA)
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
Faculty Co-Director, GW Center for Law and Technology
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Daniel Justin Solove
Faculty Co-Director, GW Center for Law and Technology
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John M. Whealan
Director, GW Center for Law and Technology
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Adrienne E. Fowler
Associate Dean, Privacy and Technology Law Program
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News
GW Law adds a new Journal of Law and Technology
GW Law is launching a new Journal of Law and Technology (GW JOLT) which will be a student-run, student-edited law journal.
Faculty in the News
"Prosecuting James Comey for social media posts may be fruitless, legal and security experts say"
CNN quoted Mary Anne Franks, citing precedent showing that “crude political hyperbole” about the president isn’t considered a true threat.
"Hegseth Used Multiple Signal Chats for Official Pentagon Business"
The Wall Street Journal quoted Aram Gavoor on the legal use of Signal for unclassified DOD information.
"A "Victory for Survivors” or "Bittersweet News"- Experts React to Passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act"
Techpolicy quoted Mary Anne Franks calls the passage bittersweet as the provision of the bill is likely susceptible to misuse.
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