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Alexa Koenig is a Research Professor of Law and Co-Faculty Director of the Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley. She directs the HRC’s Investigations Program and teaches at UC Berkeley School of Law, focusing on intersections of technology, law, and human rights. Her work includes co-founding the Human Rights Center Investigations Lab, training professionals in digital open-source investigations, and developing the Berkeley Protocol on Digital Open Source Investigations.
Education:
- Ph.D., Jurisprudence and Social Policy, UC Berkeley
- J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law
- B.A., UCLA (World Arts and Cultures)
Research Interests: Koenig’s work bridges human rights with emerging technologies, focusing on open-source investigations, digital forensics, and accountability mechanisms. She explores how technology shapes evidence collection, gender equality, racial justice, and international law. Her projects often involve cross-disciplinary collaboration, integrating legal frameworks with technical methods to address modern human rights challenges.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2022: 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics
- 2020: Woman Inspiring Change (Harvard)
- 2019: Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Residency
- 2015: MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions (HRC)
Advising & Leadership:
- Co-Chair, UC Presidential Working Group on AI (Human Resources Subcommittee)
- Member, AAAS Scientific Freedom & Responsibility Committee
- Advisory Board Member, Physicians for Human Rights
Labs & Initiatives: The Human Rights Center Investigations Lab trains global actors in digital investigation techniques, emphasizing ethical standards and transparency. Her work has been featured on 60 Minutes, Foreign Policy, and the PBS NewsHour.
