David Stein Joins Northeastern Law as Assistant Professor of Law and Computer Science

David Stein Joins Northeastern Law as Assistant Professor of Law and Computer Science

04.17.24 — Northeastern Law is pleased to announce that David Stein will join the Northeastern University community on July 1, 2024, as assistant professor of law and computer science within the School of Law and the Khoury College of Computer Sciences. Stein is currently the Frank J. Guarini Scholar of Global Law and Technology at the NYU School of Law, where he is also a fellow at the Information Law Institute and teaches a course on the regulation of global technologies. He studies the interplay between emerging technologies and legal institutions.

“We are delighted to welcome David Stein to the Northeastern community,” said Dean James Hackney. “His impressive research and teaching on global tech law, data security, privacy and analytics will enhance the work of our Center for Law, Information and Creativity and his engaging teaching style will play a key role in educating the next generation of lawyers about the intersection of law and technology.”

Stein’s research has appeared in venues such as the Wisconsin Law Review, the Journal of Spacecraft and RocketsSanta Clara High Tech Law Journal and the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. Before entering the academy, he spent a decade in the tech industry, where his work included roles as an early software engineer at Dropbox, director of product engineering at Braze and cybersecurity lead for Sidewalk Labs—Google’s smart city initiative. He is the named inventor on seven patented digital identity and database management technologies. Stein holds a JD from the NYU School of Law and an MEng and SB from MIT.

“Northeastern’s focus on public service and commitment to cross-disciplinary research and education makes it the perfect place to take on the challenges arising from the increasingly complex interplay between technology and law. I’m thrilled to be joining two exceptional departments within the Northeastern faculty,” said Stein.

About Northeastern University School of Law

The nation’s leader in experiential legal education since 1968, Northeastern University School of Law offers the longest-running, most extensive experience-based legal education program in the country. Northeastern guarantees its students unparalleled practical legal work experiences through its signature Cooperative Legal Education Program. More than 1,100 employers worldwide in a wide range of legal, government, nonprofit and business organizations participate in the program. With a focus on social justice and innovation, Northeastern University School of Law blends theory and practice, providing students with a unique set of skills and experiences to successfully practice law.

For more information, contact d.feldman@northeastern.edu.