Mark Chinen

Mark Chinen is a Professor of Law at Seattle University School of Law, specializing in international law, theology, and artificial intelligence governance. He holds degrees from Pomona College (B.A., 1981), Yale Divinity School (M.Div., 1984), and Harvard Law School (J.D., 1988). Before academia, he practiced international trade, banking, and corporate law at Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C.

• Education:
• B.A., cum laude, Pomona College, 1981
• M.Div., magna cum laude, Yale Divinity School, 1984
• J.D., cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1988

His research focuses on international governance frameworks, AI's legal implications, and the intersection of theology with law. He authored The International Governance of Artificial Intelligence (2023) and Law and Autonomous Machines (2019). His articles address topics like AI and human rights, complexity theory in legal accountability, and state responsibility in transnational systems.

He received the William C. Oltman Professor of Teaching Excellence award (2007–2010). Currently, he serves on the Washington State Minority and Justice Commission. His work emphasizes ethical and systemic challenges in global legal frameworks.