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Joseph Avery is an Assistant Professor at the Miami Herbert Business School (Primary) and the Department of Psychology (Secondary) at the University of Miami. He is also a Faculty Member at the Institute for Data Science & Computing and an Affiliated Fellow at Yale Law School's Information Society Project. His research focuses on legal technology, including generative AI's impact on the practice of law, class action litigation dynamics, and the intersection of neuroscience with legal systems. He serves as an Articles Editor for the American Business Law Journal, reflecting his scholarly contributions to legal academia. His work bridges empirical legal studies with technological innovation, addressing issues like racial bias in criminal justice, addiction stigma in legal frameworks, and ethical AI integration. Notable projects include proposals to reform UPL rules using entity-type regulation and enhancing class member voice through AI-driven communication. His interdisciplinary approach spans law, technology, and social science, with publications in top journals like Yale Journal of Law & Technology and Stanford Law Review. He actively contributes to legal reform efforts, advocating for equitable access to justice and technologically informed policymaking.
- Key Roles: Assistant Professor (MHBS & Psychology), Institute for Data Science & Computing
- Research Themes: Legal Tech, Class Actions, AI Ethics, Criminal Justice Reform, Addiction Stigma, Neurolaw
- Professional Engagement: American Business Law Journal Editorial Board, Yale Law School Affiliations
His scholarship emphasizes empirical methodologies to address systemic gaps, such as improving fairness in government decisions via AI and mitigating racial biases in pretrial processes. He has also explored the efficacy of peer-informed addiction training in medical education, highlighting intersections between law and healthcare. Avery's work frequently proposes actionable frameworks, from UPL recasting to predictive legal models, positioning him as a thought leader in modern legal innovation.
