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Professor Peter Nicolas is the William L. Dwyer Chair in Law and Director of the Intellectual Property Law & Policy Graduate Program at the University of Washington School of Law. He holds adjunct professorships in Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies and Music. His primary affiliations include the UW School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 2000. He previously served as Associate Dean from 2008–2010.
Education: B.A. Economics (1991), M.P.P. (1992), University of Michigan; J.D. (1999), Harvard University; A.A.A.S. (2021), Shoreline Community College (Music Performance); B.A. (2023), University of Washington (Music).
Research focuses on the intersection of music law and copyright, constitutional law, LGBTQ+ rights, evidence law, and federal courts. His work bridges legal scholarship with music theory, with recent courses including Copyright Law, Music Law & Policy, and Intellectual Property Theory. Notable contributions include Evidence: A Problem-Based and Comparative Approach (5th ed., 2025) and Harmonizing Music Theory and Music Law (2023).
His writings address topics like AI music fraud, streaming royalties, LGBTQ+ legal protections, and post-Obergefell jurisprudence. Frequently quoted by media outlets on music law and IP issues. Former roles include Research Economist at the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor City Council member.
Labs/Teams: Leads the IP LL.M. program and collaborates with interdisciplinary music law initiatives. Consults on high-profile cases involving LGBTQ+ rights and evidentiary standards.
