Technology at Society's Frontier: Framing the Big Legal Issues
"Technology at Society's Frontier: Framing the Big Legal Issues" is a conference organized by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, focusing on the intersection of law and emerging technologies. The event aims to explore how legal frameworks can adapt to rapid technological advancements and address the challenges they present.
The conference covers a range of critical topics, including the application of antitrust laws to technology platforms, the regulation of free speech in the digital age, and lessons from cryptocurrency regulation. It also examines proactive legal strategies to ensure that technological products and platforms uphold human rights and democratic principles by design.
Attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda featuring panel discussions with experts from academia, industry, and government. The event also includes networking opportunities, allowing participants to engage with peers and thought leaders in the field.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, policymakers, technologists, and academics interested in understanding and shaping the evolving relationship between law and technology. Participants will gain valuable insights into current legal challenges posed by technological innovations and explore strategies for effective regulation and compliance.
Speakers(21)
A. Douglas Melamed
Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
A. Douglas Melamed is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, with expertise in antitrust and competition law.
Bill Ericson
Founding Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners
Bill Ericson is the Founding Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners, focusing on venture capital investments in technology companies.
Christopher Robins
Executive at Binance.US
Christopher Robins is an executive at Binance.US, focusing on cryptocurrency regulation and compliance.
Daniel B. Rodriguez
Harold Washington Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Daniel B. Rodriguez is the Harold Washington Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, specializing in administrative law and legal innovation.
Daniel W. Linna Jr.
Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & McCormick School of Engineering
Daniel W. Linna Jr. is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & McCormick School of Engineering, specializing in legal technology and innovation.
Derek Bambauer
Professor of Law at University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
Derek Bambauer is a Professor of Law at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, focusing on internet law and intellectual property.
Eric Goldman
Professor of Law at Santa Clara University School of Law
Eric Goldman is a Professor of Law at Santa Clara University School of Law, specializing in internet law and intellectual property.
Geoffrey Moore
Author and Consultant
Geoffrey Moore is an author and consultant, known for his work on market dynamics and technology adoption.
Hannah Laqueur
Assistant Professor at University of California, Davis
Hannah Laqueur is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Davis, specializing in law and data science.
James B. Speta
Vice Dean at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
James B. Speta is the Vice Dean at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, specializing in telecommunications and internet policy.
James Hazard
Founder at Common Accord
James Hazard is the Founder of Common Accord, focusing on legal automation and smart contracts.
John O. McGinnis
Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
John O. McGinnis is a Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, specializing in constitutional law and legal technology.
John Villasenor
Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law
John Villasenor is a Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law, focusing on technology policy and intellectual property.
Joshua D. Wright
Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
Joshua D. Wright is a Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, focusing on antitrust law and economics.
Ksenia Sussman
Executive at BitOoda
Ksenia Sussman is an executive at BitOoda, focusing on digital asset financial services.
Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar
Justice at California Supreme Court
Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar is a Justice of the California Supreme Court, with a background in administrative law and public policy.
Michael Genesereth
Professor at Stanford University
Michael Genesereth is a Professor at Stanford University, specializing in computational law and artificial intelligence.
Patrick D. Daugherty
Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP
Patrick D. Daugherty is a Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency law.
Paul Gowder
Professor of Law at University of Iowa College of Law
Paul Gowder is a Professor of Law at the University of Iowa College of Law, with expertise in constitutional law and legal theory.
Rochael Adranly
General Counsel at IDEO
Rochael Adranly is the General Counsel at IDEO, focusing on legal design and innovation.
Thomas Greene
Attorney at U.S. Department of Justice
Thomas Greene is an attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, specializing in antitrust law.
Event Details
- Date
- March 6, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- Northwestern University San Francisco
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, technologists, academics
- CLE Credits
- 6.25 general CLE credit hours in California