Eleanor Lumsden

Eleanor Lumsden is a Professor of Law at the School of Law of Golden Gate University in San Francisco. She teaches courses such as Business Associations, Torts, and Privacy Law, blending foundational legal concepts with contemporary issues in technology and international contexts.

Education:

• J.D. from New York University School of Law
• A.B. in Politics from Princeton University

Research Interests span business law, international law, and torts, with a focus on privacy law, financial technology, and human rights implications of technological advancements. Her work analyzes intersections between legal frameworks and societal challenges, particularly in digital innovation and global economic equity.

Recent Publications highlight trends in technological governance, including privacy rights, financial inclusion via mobile platforms, and the economic costs of systemic failures like police brutality. Her scholarship bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy solutions.

Honors & Awards:

• Former Fulbright Scholar (Jamaica)
• Root-Tilden-Kern Scholar
• Junior Fellow, Center for International Studies

Professional Involvement includes roles as Associate Director of Development at Stanford Law School, legal practice at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in banking and commercial finance, and clerkship with U.S. District Court Judge Louisa S. Porter. She also contributes to social services through board membership at the Family Service Agency of San Francisco and volunteer work with Reading Partners and the Children’s Support League of the East Bay.