Kevin Werbach

Kevin Werbach is the Liem Sioe Liong/First Pacific Company Professor at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he chairs the Legal Studies and Business Ethics department. He has three decades of experience analyzing the business, legal, and societal impacts of emerging technologies.

• Harvard Law School (magna cum laude) graduate with law review experience
• Summa cum laude graduate of UC Berkeley

His research focuses on Accountable AI and Blockchain governance, exploring regulatory frameworks for digital assets, algorithmic accountability, and the societal implications of decentralized finance. He directs Wharton's Accountable AI Lab and Blockchain and Digital Asset Project.

Recent academic publications examine blockchain's regulatory challenges and the evolution of digital trust systems. Awards include the 2024 University Blockchain Research Initiative Maverick Award and 2021 Aspen Institute Ideas Worth Teaching Award.

• Testified before U.S. Senate, House, and FCC
• Co-founded Supernova Group technology consulting firm
• Created Coursera MOOC with 500,000+ enrollments

As an educator, he teaches courses on internet law, AI accountability, and blockchain technology, emphasizing legal compliance and ethical considerations in business contexts.