Josh Fairfield

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About Josh Fairfield

I’m a legal scholar and law professor working at the intersection of AI, technology, and human systems. I teach at Washington & Lee University, where I direct the AI Legal Innovation Strategy, exploring how law can protect privacy, autonomy, and community in the age of artificial intelligence. My work focuses on: • AI regulation and platform accountability • Digital property and smart contracts • Privacy, surveillance, and emerging tech ethics • Blockchain, crypto, and NFT law I’ve written two books: Owned - Runaway Technology - I'm currently writing my third book, on how AI reshapes human communication, community, and legal meaning. I regularly consult as an expert witness and speaker on cases involving: • Blockchain, crypto, and NFT litigation • Privacy law, cross-border data issues, and IP • Legal tech and platform governance I’ve spoken at legal conferences across the U.S, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, and have worked in cities including Paris, Munich, London, Melbourne, and Wellington. I speak fluent French and German. For speaking engagements, expert witness services, or consulting enquiries, get in touch at: https://joshfairfield.com or connect here.