معرفی
Justin Erlich serves as a Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, teaching seminars on regulating disruptive technologies and leveraging data science for public policy. Concurrently, he holds the position of Global Head of Issue Policy for TikTok's Trust & Safety team, where he develops global content moderation frameworks. His career spans high-impact roles in technology policy across government, industry, and consulting sectors.
Education
- JD, NYU School of Law (2008)
- BA, Harvard College (2003)
Research Focus
Professor Erlich specializes in the convergence of legal frameworks and emerging technologies, with particular emphasis on state/local governance of disruptive innovations like autonomous vehicles and urban aviation systems. His work bridges technical implementation with regulatory strategy, analyzing how data science can optimize public policy outcomes while addressing complex challenges in digital content moderation and smart city infrastructure. Current research trajectories examine cross-jurisdictional policy harmonization for global technology platforms.
Professional Leadership
- Global Head of Issue Policy, TikTok Trust & Safety (current)
- Global Head of Policy for Advanced Mobility, Uber (AVs, Urban Aviation, Freight)
- Technology Policy Lead, California Attorney General's Office (under Kamala Harris)
- Strategy Consultant, McKinsey & Co. (Sustainability & Public Sector practices)
