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Eric Goldman is a Professor of Law and Co-Director of the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University School of Law. With a career spanning both legal practice and academia, Professor Goldman brings practical Silicon Valley experience to his academic work, having practiced Internet law for 8 years before transitioning to full-time academia in 2002.
Professor Goldman's research and teaching focuses on the intersection of law and technology, with particular expertise in Internet law, Intellectual Property law, and advertising law. His work addresses critical contemporary issues including social media regulation, content moderation, platform liability, trademark law, and the legal implications of emerging technologies. He is recognized as a leading voice in these fields, regularly contributing to scholarly discourse through publications, amicus briefs, and public commentary.
His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with the most pressing legal questions surrounding digital platforms and online communication. Professor Goldman has been particularly active in cases involving Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, free speech online, and the regulation of social media platforms. His work shows a methodical approach to complex legal questions, often bridging theoretical analysis with practical implications for technology companies and users.
- "IP Vanguard" award (academic/public policy category) from the California State Bar's IP Section (2011)
- Named to Managing IP magazine's shortlist of North American "IP Thought Leaders" for multiple consecutive years
Professor Goldman maintains an active scholarly presence through his Technology & Marketing Law Blog and contributions to the Tertium Quid blog at Forbes, where he provides timely analysis of emerging legal issues in technology and intellectual property. As Co-Director of the High Tech Law Institute, he helps shape the next generation of technology lawyers and contributes to policy discussions at the intersection of law and innovation.
