This virtual program features a panel discussion and serves as a book launch for Common Sense Media’s new compilation of essays. Edited by Common Sense Media CEO Jim Steyer, the book is entitled Which Side of History? – How Technology is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives.

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Dean William M. Treanor and Hillary Brill (L’00), Interim Executive Director of the Institute of Technology Law and Policy, offer opening remarks.

Senator Mark Warner

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner

A panel discussion follows, examining recent issues at the intersection of technology and policy, including intermediary liability and general regulation needs for platform governance.

The panel is moderated by April McClain-Delaney (L’89), Washington, D.C. Director of Common Sense Media and a member of the Georgetown University Board of Regents. It features:

  • Julie Cohen, Mark Claster Mamolen Professor of Law and Technology, Faculty Director of the Institute for Technology Law & Policy
  • Bruce Reed, Deputy Chief of Staff , President Joe Biden
  • Jim Steyer, CEO and Founder of Common Sense Media, editor of Which Side of History? – How Technology is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives
  • Mark Warner , U.S. Senator from Virginia

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