Datta Center for High Tech Law - DCHTL

05/30/2026

The Datta Center for High Tech Law (DCHTL) faculty had a great time celebrating with our graduates last weekend!

We hope you enjoyed a well-deserved celebration and that bar prep is off to a strong start. We're cheering you on and wishing you all the best as you work toward the finish line.

Good luck, Class of 2026!

See more pictures from our High Tech Law Graduation Brunch here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/santaclaralaw/albums/72177720333796802/

05/13/2026

Santa Clara University School of Law High Tech Law Professor Tyler Ochoa was recently quoted in this article, “AI is Giving Life to a Resurrection Economy,” which explores -generated likeness of deceased celebrities.

Read more here:

As AI tools become more sophisticated, they’re increasingly being used to imitate the voices and likenesses of the dead, with and without permission....

03/30/2026

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, 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...

03/17/2026

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

03/09/2026

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.

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,...

02/19/2026

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-

02/02/2026

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

01/29/2026

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/

01/29/2026

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/