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Andrew Keane Woods holds the Milton O. Riepe Professor of Law chair and directs the TechLaw program at the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law. His research focuses on global technology regulation, including data sovereignty, platform governance, and international law. He has published in top journals like the Yale Law Journal and Stanford Law Review, and his work influences policy worldwide, cited by regulatory bodies and media outlets like The Economist and NPR.
Education: A.B. from Brown University (magna cum laude, 2002), J.D. from Harvard Law School (cum laude, 2007), and Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Cambridge (Gates Scholar, 2012). Prior roles include visiting professorships at the University of Texas and University of Copenhagen, a Climenko Fellowship at Harvard Law School, and postdoctoral research at Stanford University.
Research interests emphasize balancing innovation with legal frameworks, particularly in cybersecurity, cross-border data issues, and ethical AI. His recent work explores social contracts in digital contexts and regulatory responses to AI-driven challenges like shallow fakes. Key publications address data localization, platform liability, and the evolving role of tech firms in global governance.
Awards include the Fulbright Schuman Innovation Award (2023) and recognition as a Gates Scholar. His contributions extend beyond academia: he has testified before Congress, advised regulatory agencies, and writes for outlets like the New York Times and Lawfare.
Advising and grants highlight collaborative research on emerging technologies and their legal implications. He leads the TechLaw program, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on law, technology, and policy. Ongoing work focuses on AI ethics in healthcare and the intersection of international law with digital sovereignty.
