The Leader in Technology, Innovation, and AI Law
Shaping the future of the law and legal education
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Influencing state and national policyby sharing expertise with agencies and testifying before policymakers |
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Scaling tech startupsvia legal advice from students in the Startup Legal Garage and LexLab Accelerator |
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Advancing the legal landscapethrough top scholarship and UC Law SF tech research centers: Center for Innovation (C4i), LexLab and the AI Law & Innovation Institute |
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Educating students in tech lawin AI-related courses and a specialized Technology Law and Lawyering Concentration for JD students |
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Launching dynamic careersvia the practical experience and networking of our Corporate Counsel Externship Program |
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Engaging Bay Area and Silicon Valleybusiness and technology leaders for student learning and networking, including Tech Law Table Talks
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Leading facultyare top scholars and teachers in AI and innovation, with experience in national and global tech policy and Big Tech companies |
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Developing AI modulesto support law school teaching and learning |

AI Spotlight: What’s New at UC Law SF
Summer Law & AI Program for Professionals
UC Law San Francisco will launch the inaugural Law and Artificial Intelligence Program, a five-day course for lawyers, technologists, and policymakers in July.
The program covers essential topics such as generative AI and intellectual property, data privacy, global regulation, and legal and business strategy for open- and closed-source models. Through interactive workshops and expert-led sessions, participants will gain practical skills and legal insight to advise clients and shape policy.
Faculty are drawn from organizations such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, GitHub, and the European AI Office.
AI & Innovation News
Publications, Presentations, and Public Engagement
Scholarly Articles on the Intersection of AI and the Law
Robin Feldman published “Artificial Intelligence and Cracks in the Foundation of Intellectual Property” in UC Law Journal. Zac Henderson published “AI and Probabilistic Dispute Resolution” in Wisconsin Law Review.
Emerging Research on AI and the Law at Leading Conferences
Brittany Glidden presented at Northern California Clinical Conference on “Generative AI in Legal Clinics: Training Tomorrow’s Lawyers with Emerging Technology”. Zac Henderson presented at The Commonwealth Club on AI.
Championing Responsible AI and Legal Innovation
From practical tools like “The Ultimate Guide to AI Accuracy” series to thoughtful guidance on discussing AI with children, the LexLab blog showcases how UC Law SF is driving the conversation on trustworthy legal technology.
Briefing Policymakers on AI, Antitrust, and Health Policy
Robin Feldman presented to the U.S Department of Justice, the California Attorney General’s Office, and UC Irvine, offering expert insights on AI’s impact on consumer protection and pharmaceutical regulation.

LexLab
LexLab’s mission is to prepare students to be technology lawyers who provide outstanding counsel to clients navigating rapid technological evolution, contribute thoughtfully to global technology regulation efforts, and lead the legal profession through the ethical and forward-thinking adoption of new technologies.
LexLab’s work includes three primary components:
- The Law and Technology Concentration for UC Law SF students
- The Legal Tech Accelerator, a go-to-market accelerator for legal tech startups
- Events that bring in leading innovators from the Bay Area, Silicon Valley and around the globe to share expertise and conduct hackathons
The LexLab leadership team includes Tal Niv, Director of Applied Innovation, and Drew Amerson, LexLab Director.
Support
UC Law SF donors provide important resources that help us prepare students for success and support leading faculty in AI and technology law.
Support Innovative Legal Education and Research
The UC Law Science and Technology Journal is a multidisciplinary journal created to enrich the discourse at the nexus of science, technology, and the law. The student-run journal focuses on the exciting legal issues surrounding startups, intellectual property, data privacy, biotechnology, clean technology, and health policy, while exploring the implications of technological advances on traditional legal fields, such as contracts, antitrust, and tax.
Faculty in AI and Innovation

Robin Feldman
Arthur J. Goldberg Distinguished Professor of Law, Albert Abramson ’54 Distinguished Professor of Law Chair, and Director of the Center for Innovation
View Robin Feldman’s Profile

Paul Belonick
Professor of Practice and Faculty Assistant Director, Center for Innovation
View Paul Belonick’s Profile

Zac Henderson
Visiting Assistant Professor and Shashi and Dipanjan “DJ” Deb Faculty Scholar
View Zac Henderson’s Profile
Surrounded by opportunity
Our San Francisco location provides students and faculty with unique access to tech companies, venture capital firms, policymakers, and cutting-edge legal developments, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the evolving legal landscape.