Amy Cyphert

Amy Cyphert is an Associate Professor at the West Virginia University College of Law, where she has established herself as a leading scholar at the intersection of artificial intelligence and law. A Morgantown native, she graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2001 as a Truman Scholar and earned her J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2005.

Her educational background includes:

• B.A., Carnegie Mellon University, 2001 (Truman Scholar)
• J.D., Harvard Law School, 2005 (cum laude)

Professor Cyphert's research focuses on the legal and ethical implications of artificial intelligence, particularly in the areas of generative AI, algorithmic decision-making in criminal justice, and copyright law. She has developed and teaches courses on Artificial Intelligence and the Law, including specialized instruction on Regulating AI, Civil Procedure, and related subjects. Her work explores how AI systems affect legal practice, regulatory frameworks, and societal structures.

Her scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational work on education law and criminal justice to increasingly sophisticated examinations of AI's impact across multiple legal domains. Recent publications reveal deep engagement with medical AI applications, patent law implications, and the fundamental question of how legal systems should respond to rapidly evolving AI technologies. Her interdisciplinary approach connects technical AI developments with concrete legal challenges.

Her notable recognition includes:

• Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award from the Future of Privacy Forum (2021)

Professor Cyphert has received significant scholarly impact through citations by multiple courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, Eastern District of New York, and several state courts. Her work bridges theoretical scholarship with practical legal application, as evidenced by her frequent presentations at national conferences and media engagements. She has collaborated extensively with colleagues across disciplines, particularly on AI-related research with Professor Sean Tu and others.

As Director of ASPIRE at WVU from 2010-2024, she demonstrated leadership in academic programming while maintaining an active research agenda. Her professional trajectory from law clerk for Judge Laura Taylor Swain in the Southern District of New York to litigation associate at WilmerHale before joining academia reflects a career grounded in practical legal experience that informs her scholarly work.