Daniel Solove
About Daniel Solove
Daniel Solove is the Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law at George Washington University Law School, where he has taught since 2004. He has authored several books published by prestigious publishers and has contributed significantly to the field of privacy law through various roles, including co-founding the Privacy+Security Academy and consulting for Fortune 500 companies.
Work at The George Washington University
Daniel Solove has been serving as the Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law at George Washington University Law School since 2004. His role involves teaching and conducting research in the fields of intellectual property and technology law. He has contributed significantly to the academic community within the Washington D.C. Metro Area through his extensive knowledge and expertise in these areas.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Solove completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis, earning an AB in English from 1990 to 1994. He then attended Yale Law School, where he obtained his JD from 1994 to 1997. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in law and literature, which informs his scholarly work and teaching.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role, Daniel Solove held various positions in prominent law firms and organizations. He worked as an Associate at Arnold & Porter for one year and served as a Senior Policy Advisor at Hogan Lovells from 2011 to 2015. He was also a Reporter for the American Law Institute's Restatement of Information Privacy Principles from 2013 to 2019. Currently, he is the President & CEO of TeachPrivacy and a Co-Founder of Privacy+Security Academy.
Publications and Contributions
Daniel Solove has authored several books published by prestigious publishers, including Oxford University Press, Harvard University Press, and Yale University Press. His work has been influential, with citations in judicial opinions, including those by the U.S. Supreme Court. He has also co-reported on the American Law Institute’s Principles of Law, Data Privacy, and founded the Privacy Law Scholars conference, which is recognized as a leading academic conference in privacy law.
Notable Achievements
Daniel Solove's contributions extend beyond academia. He has consulted for numerous Fortune 500 companies and celebrities, providing expertise in privacy and security matters. He has also authored a children's fiction book about privacy and has gained recognition on social media, amassing over 1 million followers on LinkedIn. Additionally, he has been depicted as a character in a play, highlighting his influence in both legal and cultural contexts.