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Ari Waldman is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, specializing in privacy law, technology policy, and LGBTQ+/queer studies. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from Columbia University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. His research focuses on the intersection of technology, law, and marginalized communities, with notable contributions to privacy governance, digital ethics, and queer legal history. He has authored influential books like *Privacy as Trust* (2018) and *Industry Unbound* (2021), and his work has been published in top-tier law reviews and journals.
Waldman’s accolades include being named one of the *Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2024* and a *Prospect UK Top 50 Thinker*. He has testified before the U.S. Congress and state legislatures, advised on privacy policies, and served as Chair of the Privacy Law Scholars Conference. He founded @Legally_Queer, an educational initiative promoting LGBTQ+ legal history and rights.
His recent work addresses youth privacy, algorithmic governance, and the societal impacts of technology. Grants from the Knight Foundation and others support his research on misinformation, digital authoritarianism, and queer legal resilience. He remains active in academia, editorial boards, and public advocacy, bridging legal scholarship with societal impact.
