“I can’t tell you how much it warms my cold heart to see all you weirdos excited about technology and the Internet,” U.S. Digital service founding member Erie Meyer beamed at a packed room of early career lawyers, engineers, and lawmakers. Getting ready for the first @ILPFoundry event at @MicrosoftIPC! #foundrymentor pic.twitter.com/r0Ik8wyqZr — Miranda Bogen […]
The Foundry Launches With OSTP/USDS/Executive Office of the President Mentorship Event
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July Updates
Happy Thursday and welcome to the Foundry’s newsletter (which we will only send when we have something interesting to say). Read on for upcoming events, tech law/policy jobs, and a roundup of Foundry Fellows taking over the tech policy world. Upcoming Events Washington DC Come nerd out with fellow internet and technology law and policy […]
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POLITICO Covers the Foundry’s Launch
OUT AND ABOUT — D.C. TECHIES TURN OUT FOR THE FOUNDRY’S LAUNCH: The Internet Law and Policy Foundry officially launched last night with an Electronic Frontier Foundation hosted trivia night, sponsored by ZwillGen. A number of tech policy shops competed, including the Center for Democracy and Technology, the Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property, […]
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DC Techies Turn Out for Foundry Trivia Night
Tweet Over 70 tech policy and law geeks gathered at DC’s first Internet Law and Policy Trivia night, hosted by the Foundry in partnership with the Electronic Frontier Foundation and sponsored by tech law shop ZwillGen. Some of the district’s most prominent tech policy groups competed for bragging rights, including OSTP’s Deputy CTO Ed Felten joined by […]
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Find & Post Technology Law Jobs Via The Internet Law & Policy Foundry
Looking For A New Job in Technology Law & Policy? Introducing the Foundry Job Board, the most specialized Internet law and policy job board for job seekers, recruiters, and companies! Over the last three months, the exceptional Fellows at the Internet Law and Policy Foundry have built a dedicated Foundry Job Board that features […]
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Safer Internet Day!
Today is Safer Internet Day, a day hosted by Connect Safely and celebrated around the world to advocate for building a safer internet for users of all ages. Awareness of internet activity, privacy, and use is important year round, but for one day we ask you to get involved, focus on good-deeds, and lead young […]
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Foundry Launches West Coast Chapter With “Hot Topics in Privacy Today”
Over 100 techies turned out Thursday night for the Internet Law & Policy Foundry’s inaugural West Coast event at the Wikimedia Foundation. The panel of experts addressed discussed today’s biggest privacy law and policy issues including the EU-US Privacy Shield. Speakers included: Elena Elkina, Senior Manager, Global Privacy Office, McKesson Corporation Gautam Hans, Policy Counsel […]
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Foundry Fellows Lead Panel on Building a Balanced Tech Industry at the Washington DC Women in Tech Summit at George Washington University
Over 100 women in tech from across the country joined together on March 19, 2016 for The Women in Tech Summit — the only women in technology conference that provides attendees with a unique combination of deep-dive, hands-on tech workshops, information and discussions about careers in tech and how to pursue them, and networking opportunities with […]
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Recap: Wikimedia Foundation and the Internet Law & Policy Foundry co-host privacy event
Inayat Chaudhry, Wikimedia Foundation , wrote a great recap of the privacy panel hosted earlier this month by the Wikimedia Foundation and the Internet Law & Policy Foundry in San Francisco. The panel touched on consumer privacy, the EU-US privacy shield, and “big data,” among other topics. Recap posted on the Wikimedia blog.
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Internet Law Pub Trivia / It’s On!
The best legal and policy minds in Washington will battle for the right to boast that they are the masters of the most important Internet policy and law issues of our time. The competition will be fierce. Can you handle it? Registration is open. Internet Law & Policy Trivia Night When: July 11, 2015 | 7-9:30 PM […]
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Foundry Hosts Star Party & Astronomy Night
Last week Foundry Fellows hosted a Star Party alongside Hofstra’s Sixth Annual Astronomy Festival on the National Mall. The Star Party featured Jeff Nosanov as the Star Docent. Mr. Nosanov is a NASA Jet Propulsion Lab alum and CEO of V-Sense Medical Devices, a start-up building vital sign monitoring devices using NASA radar technology. Foundry […]
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Internet Law and Policy Foundry Announces its 2017 Class of Fellows
The Internet Law and Policy Foundry (the Foundry) is proud to announce its second class of Fellows.The 2017 Fellows Class consists of 57 future leaders in Internet law and policy. The Fellows are students and early career professionals from leading Internet companies, law and professional services firms, top universities, and major nonprofits. The Foundry is […]
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Epic 2017 Trivia Night / A Dynasty Is Defeated
Over 130 tech policy and law geeks gathered at DC’s third annual Internet Law and Policy Trivia night, hosted by the Foundry in partnership with the Electronic Frontier Foundation and sponsored by tech law shop ZwillGen. Many of the district’s most prominent Internet law groups competed for bragging rights, including contestants whose day jobs are at the National Telecommunications […]
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Internet Law and Policy Foundry Announces its 2017 – 2019 Executive Board
The Internet Law and Policy Foundry (the Foundry) is proud to announce the executive board for its 2017 – 2019 fellowship class: President: ***Selection Currently Awaiting Federal Agency Approval*** Vice President: Anuj Gupta Treasurer: Kacee Taylor Co-Secretaries: Angela Hooks and Victoria Gómez-Morgan New York Regional Co-Chairs: Anuj Gupta, Fred Jennings, and Kristian Stout San Francisco Regional […]
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The Tech Policy Grind Podcast Is Here
Trailer For Tech Policy Grind Podcast
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Internet Law and Policy Foundry Announces its 2017 – 2019 President
Internet Law and Policy Foundry Announces its 2017 – 2019 President The Internet Law and Policy Foundry (the Foundry) is proud to announce that Patrick Kyhos is the executive President for its 2017 – 2019 fellowship class Today the Foundry is pleased to announce Patrick Kyhos is the President for its 2017 – 2019 fellowship class. Patrick will […]
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Register Now: Trivia Night 2019 Is Back!
It’s back. This summer the brightest minds in Internet law and policy will battle head to head for the Foundry’s Trivia Night. Bragging rights are at stake and you should be there. Join the amazing Foundry fellows and DC’s Internet law policy community for the 5th annual Foundry Trivia Night. It will be epic … […]
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22 Teams Compete at the Foundry’s Internet Law Trivia Night
Last night over 22 teams battled it out in the Foundry’s Internet Law Trivia Night, our biggest ever. At the end, HTTPS: I Love You took home the championship, with Nerd Party Doctrine and Bork to the Future coming in as close runner-ups. And the winner of the prestigious “Best Team Name” Cup? Defense Against The Dark Webz. Check out more photos […]
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Internet Law and Policy Foundry Announces its 2019 Class of Fellows
The Internet Law and Policy Foundry (aka the Foundry) is proud to announce its third class of Fellows. The 2019 Fellows Class consists of 56 future leaders in internet law and policy. The Fellows are students and early career professionals from a range of nonprofits, think tanks, internet companies, law and professional services firms, top universities, and […]
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Internet Law and Policy Foundry Announces its 2019 – 2021 Executive Board
The Foundry is proud to announce the executive board for its 2019 – 2021 fellowship class: President: Leah Farrar Vice President: Spandana Singh Secretary: Stefan Ducich Operations Director: Jeremy Pesner Communications Director: Michal Totchani New York Regional Chair: Matthew Munsil San Francisco Regional Chair: Nafia Chowdhury Washington, DC Regional Chair: Chris Frascella The executive team will provide structure and guidance for all Internet Law […]
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Career Navigation Q&A – Policy and Law in Tech Career Panel
Career Navigation Q&A – Policy and Law in Tech Career Panel is happening this Wednesday! For speakers bios and registration: https://lnkd.in/gPUKZ6D LinkedIn event page: https://lnkd.in/ghjPEEH
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Career Navigation Q&A – Government Career Panel
Career Navigation Q&A – Government Career Panel is happening this Thursday! Our speakers share how they found and developed their careers, followed by a Q&A session. For speakers bios and registration: …http://ilpfcareerpanelgovernment.eventbrite.com
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July Newsletter is Out
Great to see that you’re back! The newsletter is distributed to fellows, foundry members, advisors, and everyone can subscribe through our website. Its purpose is to update you about the foundry’s work and to provide a monthly snapshot of professional opportunities, upcoming events, recommended readings, and important news from the tech policy world. https://mailchi.mp/a30b020f61b1/internet-law-and-policy-foundry-newsletter-4469680
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Internet in The Time of Crisis
Join the Internet Society’s DC Chapter and the Internet Law and Policy Foundry for the first in a series of roundtables About this Event * Registered attendees received an email with a link to the event. If you didn’t have the chance to register, the event will broadcast in this link. * We find ourselves in very […]
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Diversity and Inclusion Event Series: Understanding Algorithmic Discrimination.
The Internet Law and Policy Foundry’s Diversity and Inclusion Event Series: Understanding Algorithmic Discrimination. About this Event Please join the Internet Law and Policy Foundry for a panel discussion on how algorithms can perpetuate historical biases in areas such as housing, employment, and credit and how policymakers and internet platforms can tackle these issues.Link will […]
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Internet Law and Policy Foundry Hackathon: Addressing Disparities in Access
About this Event The digital divide disproportionately impacts communities of color and other marginalized groups, who often lack reliable and affordable access to the internet. These issues have been compounded by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s policy will convene a diverse set of students and early career professionals to ideate solutions related to disparities […]
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October Newsletter!
Our October Newsletter is out! Events, career opportunities, reading recommendations, updates, and more! https://mailchi.mp/87721e06905c/internet-law-and-policy-foundry-newsletter-4510792
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Diversity & Inclusion Event Series: Recruiting & Retention
The Internet Law and Policy Foundry (ILPF) is excited to invite you to the second event in our Diversity and Inclusion Event Series, which explores how issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity intersect with the internet law and policy spaces. Time and time again, research has indicated that a diverse workforce can introduce a broad […]
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Third: Diversity and Inclusion Series: Discriminatory Surveillance
The third event in the Internet Law and Policy Foundry’s Diversity and Inclusion Series: Discriminatory Surveillance For registration The Internet Law and Policy Foundry (ILPF) is excited to invite you to the third event in our Diversity and Inclusion Event Series, which explores how issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity intersect with the internet law and policy spaces. […]
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Diversity & Inclusion Event Series: Digital Security Tools
A discussion of digital security tools available to protestors and journalists. About this Event Thu, December 3, 2020 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST REGISTER HERE The Internet Law and Policy Foundry (ILPF) is excited to invite you to the second event in our Diversity and Inclusion Event Series, which explores how issues of diversity, […]
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Tickets Available For Hackathon: Addressing Disparities in Access
Tickets are available for the Internet Law and Policy Foundry Hackathon: Addressing Disparities in Access. Register on Eventbrite here. Internet Law and Policy Foundry Hackathon: Addressing Disparities in Access About this Event The digital divide disproportionately impacts communities of color and other marginalized groups, who often lack reliable and affordable access to the internet. These […]
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COMING SOON: Diversity and Inclusion Event Series: Bias in Content Moderation
Our fifth event in our Diversity and Inclusion Event Series. This discussion will explore how corporate content moderation policies and practices can better account for the cultural and contextual linguistic trends in communities of color and marginalized communities around the globe. More details about this event will be published soon – follow our social media […]
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JD Advantage Careers in Trust and Safety
The Internet Law and Policy Foundry (ILPF) hosted a virtual panel co-presented by the Trust and Safety Professional Association (TSPA) and the SCU Internet Law Student Organization (ILSO). This discussion will focused on careers in Trust and Safety and content moderation with an emphasis on JD Advantage roles and opportunities for students graduating with a […]
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Support the Foundry and the Next Generation of Internet Law and Policy Talent
Every day, the Foundry works to support, advance, and promote the careers of rising Internet law and policy talent around the world. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundry has had a successful year. We hosted numerous virtual events, launched a Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and organized the Foundry’s first-ever Policy Hackathon. In 2021, we want […]
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Register Now: Diversity & Inclusion Event Series: Digital Security Tools
Join our 4th Diversity and Inclusion Event Series: A discussion of digital security tools available to protestors and journalists. Register on Eventbrite here. A discussion of digital security tools available to protestors and journalists. About this Event The Internet Law and Policy Foundry (ILPF) is excited to invite you to the second event in […]
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This Month’s Featured Fellow: Devron Brown
What is your current position? Senior Fintech and AI Counsel, House Financial Services Committee How did you get interested in tech and policy? My Ipod was stolen in 2009, without a passcode while I was still logged into my social media accounts. I learned about being logged into multiple locations that day because even after […]
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Internet Law and Policy Foundry Newsletter ! March 2021
The Foundry is very excited to welcome Hillary Brill to the Foundry as an advisor Hillary is the Interim Executive Director of the Institute of Technology Law and Policy and an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center. Previously, she founded legislative advocacy and strategic planning practice that helps public interest organizations navigate technology policy […]
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Meet This Month’s Featured Fellow: Smita Rajmohan
Smita Rajmohan What is your current position? Product Counsel, Apple, Inc. – SF Bay Area How did you get interested in tech and policy? At Berkeley Law, I took a bunch of courses around IP and internet law, and realized that there is a whole host of interesting issues that web services and search […]
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Statement Against Anti-Asian Racism
Dear Foundry Community, Last summer we expressed our solidarity with the Black community by condemning the racist rhetoric, racist actions, senseless killings, and lack of justice experienced by the Black community. Today, with a heavy heart, we write to you again, this time about the racism and violence facing the Asian community. Anti-Asian hate crimes […]
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Policy Hackathon 2021
Between October 22-24, the Internet Law and Policy Foundry is hosting its second annual Policy Hackathon. This year's Hackathon will focus on ideating solutions that promote and protect user rights in the content moderation ecosystem. You can find the registration link here. Registration will be open until October 3 at 5 pm ET. Participants can sign up as individuals or as teams.
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Team One
Hackathon 2021: Promoting and Preserving User Rights in the Content Moderation Ecosystem Proposal: Team 1 The creation of a network consisting of regional/local NGOs, CSOs, research institutes, and think tanks that represent different non-English speaking communities to assist platforms with complex content moderation issues for underrepresented groups. Names: Do Ngoc Hoan, Trang Pham, Attamongkol Tantratian, […]
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Team Two
Hackathon 2021: Promoting and Preserving User Rights in the Content Moderation Ecosystem Proposal: Team 2 The creation of National Content Review Board to govern intermediary liability regimes by reviewing high-risk, high-impact cases, particularly ones that concern marginalized groups and fundamental human rights. Names: Anuradha Herur, Arpitha Desai, Neil Maheshwari, Shubha Jindel, Vishal Manve
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Team Three
Hackathon 2021: Promoting and Preserving User Rights in the Content Moderation Ecosystem Team 3: Proposal Tiered approach that mandates disclosure of data used in targeted ads, mandates 50% non-targeted ad impressions, & creates an independent oversight board. Names: Elisha Ting-Yi Chang, Alicia Christensen, Paige Ross, Mitchelle Asiyo
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Team Four
Hackathon 2021: Promoting and Preserving User Rights in the Content Moderation Ecosystem Team 4: Proposal The creation of juries of diverse users vote to resolve content moderation appeals by assessing whether the content has educational, cultural, or journalistic merit. Juries selected comprise of a user’s peers (interests or job), compatriots (locality), and outsiders. Names: Miranda […]
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Team Five
Hackathon 2021: Promoting and Preserving User Rights in the Content Moderation Ecosystem Team 5: Proposal The creation of a nongovernmental organization, comprised of racial and ethnic minorities, that seeks to provide a solution to the growing issue of regulating discriminatory based content aimed at marginalized groups. Names: Anabel Flores, Kayla Mitchell, Bhredipta Socarana
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Hackathon 2021 Results
Hackathon 2021: Promoting and Preserving User Rights in the Content Moderation Ecosystem The Foundry hosted its second Policy Hackathon virtually on October 22-24, 2021, and was open to students, young professionals, and mid-career professionals from around the world interested in internet policy. The participants were asked to develop an effective user remedy structure within the […]
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2021 Internet Law and Policy Foundry Fellowship Application
The Internet Law and Policy Foundry is excited to announce that applications for our next cohort of fellows are now open! Fellows serve for a term of two years and receive a range of benefits including: Professional development opportunities including mentorship programs and access to Fellow-only events Access to a global network of internet law […]
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Get ready. Internet Law Trivia is back!
Save the date and get your team ready! Internet Law Trivia is back on January 25, 2022. The brightest minds in Internet law and policy will battle head to head for the Foundry's Trivia Night, and bragging rights are at stake. Join the amazing Foundry fellows and DC's Internet law policy community for the 7th annual Foundry Trivia Night.Trivia night […]
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