The Doomed Quest for Individual Privacy
Professor Daniel J. Solove argues that relying primarily on rights to protect privacy will fail to empower individuals or counter societal harms.
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
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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
First Amendment Expansionism and California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code
Professor Solove explains how the recent decision in NetChoice v. Bonta is part of a new breed of opinion he labels "First Amendment Expansionism."
Faculty in the News
"President Trump said he 'brought back free speech.’ His first 100 days tell a different story"
PolitiFact quoted Mary Anne Franks on the impact free speech has on democracy and the ability to criticize the government.
"Trump’s Deregulatory Moon Shot Stretches Rulemaking Authority"
Bloomberg Law quoted Aram Gavoor on the level of importance and impact of Trump’s deregulation agenda.
"Trump deadline on Insurrection Act looms"
The Washington Post quoted Laura Dickinson on the use of in the Insurrection Act and the risks involved when the military isn’t trained for domestic law enforcement.
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