Joe Green is a Lecturer in Law at Penn Carey Law School, University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches a Startups & Venture Capital bootcamp with Professor Elizabeth Pollman. He is also affiliated with Central Michigan University's College of Business Administration as a former member of the entrepreneurship faculty. Additionally, he has guest lectured at Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, NYU Law, and Cornell Law School. His research and professional interests center on innovation in legal services, particularly at the intersection of law, technology, and startups. He focuses on legal technology, artificial intelligence in law, venture capital, startup ecosystems, and improving access to justice through digital platforms. His academic work has been cited by SEC commissioners and staff in public reports and speeches. Joe Green's publications and speaking engagements reflect a strong trend in transforming traditional legal service models through technology, automation, and open data initiatives. His work bridges academia and industry, influencing both legal education and regulatory thinking. Lawdragon 100 Leading AI and Legaltech Advisors (2024) Lawdragon 100 Leading AI and Legaltech Advisors (2025) Hazleton Faculty Excellence Award, College of Business Administration, Central Michigan University Joe Green has advised on innovation strategy as Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer and contributed to legal knowledge dissemination as a Senior Legal Editor at Practical Law, Thomson Reuters. He has not formally advised graduate students but has significantly influenced legal education through curriculum development and guest lectures. He has received grants or institutional support indirectly through his roles in non-profits and academic appointments. He co-founded and leads the Open Cap Table Coalition, promoting interoperability in startup cap table data. He serves on the boards of the Institute for the Advancement of Legal and Ethical AI (ALEA) and Pro Bono Net, working to advance ethical AI and expand access to legal services through technology platforms like LawHelp.org and Probono.net.










