Datta Center for High Tech Law - DCHTL

We’re proud to announce a NEW AI Law Specialization within our High Tech Law Certificate program at Santa Clara Law. As continues to reshape industries and the legal landscape, this specialization equips students to navigate the intersection of , law, and policy.

Santa Clara Law continues its tradition of innovation by preparing students for emerging challenges in areas like AI governance, privacy, and the ethical implications of new technologies.

Read our press release and learn more about our new AI-focused courses here:

Santa Clara Law Expands High Tech Law Certificate with New AI Law Specialization SANTA CLARA, Calif., Mar. 30, 2026—Santa Clara University School of Law is proud to announce the addition of a new Artificial Intelligence Law Specialization within its already established High Tech Law Certificate Program. This new specialization is designed to equip students with the legal, ethi...

TODAY Santa Clara University School of Law's Professor Tyler Ochoa will be speaking at USC Gould School of Law's 2026 Intellectual Property Institute. He will be presenting the portion of the Year in Review.

For more information:https://gould.usc.edu/cle/ip/ipibrochure.pdf

Did you miss it? 👀

The Datta Center for High Tech Law (DCHTL)'s "Intellectual Property Law: How It Started, How It’s Going" conference held at Santa Clara University School of Law brought together leading voices in to reflect on how the field has evolved and where it’s headed next.

If you couldn’t join us (or would like to revisit your favorite moments), we’ve shared the photos and panel videos from the event.

Take a look at the recap here: https://law.scu.edu/centers/hightech/datta-center-for-high-tech-law-news/2026/intellectual-property-law-how-it-started-how-its-going-conference-recap.html

Thank you to our speakers, attendees, and community that made this event such a success.

“Intellectual Property Law: How It Started, How It’s Going” Conference Recap On January 30, 2026, the Datta Center for High Tech Law hosted our highly anticipated Intellectual Property Law: How It Started, How It’s Going conference. It was a remarkable event celebrating 50 years of the Copyright Act of 1976, alongside other key milestones in U.S. intellectual property law,...

Did you register yet? Don’t miss our special High Tech Law Alumni event happening THIS Tuesday!

Join us for a conversation with successful alumni, Doug Loi, Rick Weber, Alyssa Aguilar, and Kevin Rogan, followed by a special networking hour with light hors d’oeuvres.

Alumni and +1s are encouraged to attend. Register now! https://events.scu.edu/school-of-law/event/353011-from-santa-clara-law-to-success-high-tech-law-alumni-

This Wednesday, join the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and the Datta Center for High Tech Law (DCHTL) for a fireside chat with Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer of Microsoft, as he shares insights on the future of AI, human AI collaboration, and shaping AI’s impact on society.

Register now to attend: https://lnkd.in/gSbJ7tGp

How it Started vs. How it's Going: Professor Mark McKenna Edition

Professor McKenna will be speaking on the "How It's Going: What Went Wrong" panel at Santa Clara University School of Law's Intellectual Property Conference TOMORROW.

Register now and join us on a journey from the past to the future of intellectual property: https://law.scu.edu/centers/hightech/htli-email/ip-conference/

How it Started vs. How it's Going: Professor Sharon Sandeen Edition

How it started: High school graduation
How it’s going: Soon to be retired (July 2026)

Professor Sandeen will be speaking on the "How it Started" panel at Santa Clara University School of Law's Conference TOMORROW!

Don't miss out, register now: https://law.scu.edu/centers/hightech/htli-email/ip-conference/

How it Started vs. How it's Going: Professor Camilla Hrdy Edition

Professor Hrdy will be speaking on the "Where Do We Go From Here" panel at Santa Clara Law's Intellectual Property Conference this Friday, January 30.

Register now and join us on a journey from the past to the future of intellectual property: https://law.scu.edu/centers/hightech/htli-email/ip-conference/

How it Started vs. How it's Going: Professor Rob Merges Edition

How it started: Preparing the April Fool’s issue of my high school newspaper.
How it’s going: I guess legal scholarship is not as funny.

Professor Merges will be speaking on the "How It’s Going: What Went Right?" panel at Santa Clara Law’s IP Conference on January 30.

Don't miss out! Register now: https://law.scu.edu/centers/hightech/htli-email/ip-conference/

Next week, join the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and the Datta Center for High Tech Law (DCHTL) for a fireside chat with Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer of Microsoft, as he shares insights on the future of AI, human AI collaboration, and shaping AI’s impact on society.

Register now to attend: https://events.scu.edu/ethics/event/eric-horvitz-04feb2026

How it Started vs. How it's Going: Professor Tyler Ochoa Edition

How it started: Professor Ochoa in 1976, as a new chapter in law begins.

How it’s going: Professor Ochoa, Santa Clara University School of Law law expert, will moderate the "How it Started" panel at our upcoming Intellectual Property Conference on January 30.

Register now and join us on a journey from the past to the future of : https://law.scu.edu/centers/hightech/htli-email/ip-conference/