IFELT Experts Network — Legal Scholars and Practitioners in Law and Emerging Technology
IFELT Experts Network — Legal Scholars and Practitioners in Law and Emerging Technology
IFELT's Experts Network brings together leading legal scholars, practitioners, judges, policymakers, and technologists from across the globe — united by a commitment to advancing the legal frameworks that govern emerging technology. The Network is the intellectual backbone of IFELT's research, events, and advisory work.
About the Experts Network
The IFELT Experts Network is a curated global community of legal scholars, practitioners, judges, policymakers, and technologists who share a commitment to advancing the legal frameworks governing emerging technology. Membership is by invitation or application, and is open to professionals at all career stages who can demonstrate relevant expertise.
Network members contribute to IFELT's research, events, and advisory work — and gain access to a global community of peers working at the cutting edge of law and technology. Expert profiles will be published on this page as the Network grows.
40+
Countries Represented
10
Areas of Expertise
3
Expert Tiers
2026
Network Founded
Research & Publications
Network members contribute to IFELT's research agenda — authoring papers, legal analyses, commentaries, and Observatory monitoring reports that shape the field.
Events & Conferences
Experts participate as keynote speakers, panellists, workshop facilitators, and paper presenters at IFELT's international conferences, webinars, and workshops.
Advisory & Policy
Senior network members contribute to IFELT's advisory work — informing policy submissions, amicus briefs, and expert opinions on law and emerging technology.
Global Community
The Network connects legal professionals across jurisdictions, disciplines, and career stages — fostering collaboration, mentorship, and cross-border dialogue.
The Fields We Cover
IFELT's Experts Network spans ten core areas at the intersection of law and emerging technology. Network members bring deep expertise in one or more of these domains — contributing research, analysis, and practical insight to IFELT's work.
Artificial Intelligence & the Law
Legal frameworks for AI systems — liability, regulation, accountability, algorithmic decision-making, and the EU AI Act.
Cybercrime & Digital Security
Substantive and procedural cybercrime law, digital forensics, cross-border cooperation, and the Budapest Convention.
Digital Evidence
Admissibility, authentication, preservation, and cross-border access to electronic evidence in civil and criminal proceedings.
Data Protection & Privacy
GDPR, national data protection frameworks, surveillance law, and the intersection of privacy with emerging technologies.
Platform Regulation
Legal frameworks governing online platforms — content moderation, intermediary liability, the DSA, and platform accountability.
Disinformation & Information Integrity
Legal responses to disinformation, deepfakes, AI-generated content, and the protection of information integrity.
Autonomous Systems & Robotics
Legal and ethical frameworks for autonomous vehicles, drones, autonomous weapons, and robotic systems.
Technology & Human Rights
The impact of emerging technologies on fundamental rights — surveillance, facial recognition, biometrics, and digital freedoms.
Access to Justice & Legal Technology
The use of technology to improve access to justice — legal AI tools, online dispute resolution, and the digitisation of courts.
International & Comparative Law
Cross-border and comparative dimensions of technology law — international frameworks, treaty development, and jurisdictional challenges.
How Experts Contribute
IFELT offers a range of meaningful opportunities for experts to contribute their knowledge, shape the field, and connect with the global legal community. Engagement is flexible — members contribute in the ways that best match their expertise and availability.
Speaking & Panels
Present at IFELT's international conferences, lead expert panels, deliver keynote addresses, and facilitate webinars and workshops — reaching a global audience of legal professionals.
Examples
Research & Writing
Contribute research papers, legal analyses, articles, and expert commentaries to IFELT's open-access publications — advancing scholarship and reaching practitioners worldwide.
Examples
Teaching & Capacity Building
Lead capacity-building workshops for judges, prosecutors, policymakers, and legal practitioners — sharing expertise and building the skills of the next generation of law and technology professionals.
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Advisory & Policy
Contribute to IFELT's advisory work — informing policy submissions, expert opinions, and amicus briefs on law and emerging technology at the national and international level.
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Network Leadership
Senior network members may be invited to join IFELT's Scientific Committee, serve as domain leads for the Observatory, or take on other leadership roles within the Forum.
Examples
Ready to Contribute?
IFELT welcomes expressions of interest from legal scholars, practitioners, judges, policymakers, and technologists at all career stages. Tell us about your expertise and how you would like to contribute.
Apply to Join the Experts Network
IFELT welcomes applications from legal scholars, practitioners, judges, policymakers, and technologists with expertise in law and emerging technology. Membership is open to professionals at all career stages.
Membership Criteria