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Peter Wahlgren is a Professor of Law and Information Technology at the Department of Law, Faculty of Law, Stockholm University, appointed in 2001. Holding a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) since 1992, his career bridges legal scholarship with technological innovation, focusing on AI's impact on legal systems.
Education:
- LL.D. (1992) - Automation of Legal Reasoning: A Study on Artificial Intelligence and Law
- Docent in Jurisprudence (1994)
- Docent in Law and IT (1994)
Research Focus:
Wahlgren pioneers Artificial Intelligence and Law, developing frameworks for automated legal reasoning and AI regulation. His work on Proactive Law redefines legal practice through risk prevention, while Legal Risk Analysis provides methodologies for corporate legal strategy. He actively shapes Legislative Techniques for digital governance and advances Jurimetrics through empirical legal studies, consistently integrating technology with traditional legal scholarship.
Publication Evolution:
His research trajectory shows a clear shift from foundational legal informatics (2013-2018) toward urgent AI governance challenges (2022-2023). Early works established legal risk frameworks and legislative methodologies, while recent publications confront AI regulation complexity and Law 4.0 transitions. Cross-cutting themes include interdisciplinary approaches blending computer science, sociology, and policy analysis to address technology's societal impacts.
Scientific Recognition:
No specific awards were documented in source materials.
Academic Contributions:
Though student supervision isn't explicitly detailed, Wahlgren's leadership in the Swedish Law and Informatics Research Institute drives collaborative projects like the Bridge Project (2015). His editorial work on Scandinavian Studies in Law volumes demonstrates sustained institutional contribution beyond individual grants.
Research Ecosystem:
As a pillar of Stockholm University's legal technology ecosystem, Wahlgren co-organizes the Nordic Conference on Law and IT (40th edition in 2024) and contributes to the Dual Twins project. His work with the Institute for Scandinavian Law fosters transnational collaborations, particularly through AI regulation initiatives and legislative technique research groups.
