Mark F. Kightlinger

Mark F. Kightlinger is the H. Wendell Cherry Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky's College of Law, where he has been since 2004. Previously, he was a partner at Covington & Burling's Washington, D.C., office, focusing on food law and bioterrorism legislation. He also worked in Brussels advising tech companies on EU Internet, e-commerce, and data privacy laws, alongside international trade issues under the WTO's IT framework. His pro bono work included supporting Immigration Equality on behalf of bi-national same-sex couples.

Education:

• B.A., summa cum laude, Williams College (1981)
• B.A., Cambridge University (1983)
• M.A. (1995)
• J.D., Yale Law School (1988)
• Ph.D. in Philosophy, Yale University (1991)

Research Focus: Internet law, privacy, and cross-border legal frameworks for technology and data. His work spans EU regulations, WTO policies, and digital governance challenges.

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