Executive Director Technology Law Clinic

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Executive Director, Technology Law Clinic
The candidate will participate in building wide-ranging programs exploring the interface of technology and law. This includes supporting the College of Law’s TechLaw fellowship program and collaborating with Tech Launch Arizona (“TLA”). The Clinic is also a participant in the US Patent and Trademark Office’s (“USPTO”) Law School Certification Programs for patents and for trademarks. Under these programs, qualified students will be able to practice before the USPTO, in their own name, including interviewing patent and trademark examiners. Additionally, the Clinic, operating as the Arizona Public Patent Program, has been chosen as the hub for the entire State of Arizona under the USPTO’s Pro Bono Program. In this capacity, students of the Clinic have additional opportunities to work with and gain experience from attorneys across the state. Will manage the daily operations of the Clinic, including supervising students, coordinating the involvement of volunteer attorneys, managing client relationships, and working to develop a client base. Will have the opportunity to teach one substantive technology-related course each semester, dependent on experience, and may also expand the Clinic’s impact by applying for grants or developing courses for executive education and other training programs. The College provides ample mentoring, professional development, and inclusion in scholarly workshops. Work with the faculty director of the Clinic. Provide supervision of Clinic students, including oversight of client interactions, delivery of advice and strategy, and review of written work. Provide regular oral and written feedback to students. Assist in preparing educational materials. Advise / Supervise students participating in the moot court competitions endowed by The Russell Russo Endowment in Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship. Research and/or write on Technology Law and policy, exhibited by publication of professional journals and other media on topics related to Technology law. Teach tech-related class per semester (depend on experience). Develop courses for online or executive education, or training materials as necessary and required. Prepare, or assist with, grant proposals to expand the work of the clinic and Tech Law program. Model and teach professionalism and core practice skills, including a focus on ethical responsibilities. Assist in client development, including outreach to potential clients. Establish and maintain relationships with various University departments and entities relevant to the Clinic’s focus, including TLA and the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship. Establish and maintain relationships with the bench and the bar relevant to the Clinic’s focus. Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and keeping client files confidential.

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