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Michael W. Carroll is a Professor of Law and Faculty Co-Director of the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property at American University's Washington College of Law. He specializes in intellectual property law, cyberlaw, and copyright law, with a focus on balancing IP rights against technological advancements and open access advocacy.
His research explores the historical evolution of copyright (particularly in music), challenges of uniformity in IP systems, and the legal implications of generative AI. Recent publications highlight generative AI, fair use jurisprudence, and text/data mining reforms.
Carroll is a founding member of Creative Commons, served on the Board of the Public Library of Science (2012-2022), and contributed to national research councils. He has presented extensively on open access, digital preservation, and IP licensing. Prior to joining American University in 2009, he taught at Villanova University School of Law and clerked for federal judges.
- Education: J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center (1996), A.B. from University of Chicago (1986).
- Advocacy: Leading voice for open access and open educational resources.
- Organizations: Creative Commons (2001-2015), Public Library of Science (2012-2022), Center for Democracy and Technology (2009-2022).
- Professional Background: Law clerk, attorney at WilmerHale, journalist, teacher in Zimbabwe, and project assistant at Africa-America Institute.
