Stanford, CA, April 18, 2023: The CodeX Center, Stanford University, is pleased to announce that Harry Surden has been appointed as Associate Director. Harry Surden is a renowned legal scholar and professor. Surden will continue his full-time job as Professor of Law, University of Colorado Law School, where he is a respected authority on legal technology, artificial intelligence, and law. Surden, who has deep roots at Colorado Law and is a Non-Resident Assistant Director, will continue to work there as Professor of Law. He will not join the Stanford Law School Faculty.
Surden’s appointment to the position of Associate Director is a reflection of the CodeX Center’s commitment to advance the frontiers in legal technology, and foster interdisciplinary cooperation. Surden was a professional software engineer who worked for Bloomberg and Cisco before entering the law. Surden’s expertise in artificial intelligent, legal informatics and legal automation is crucial to the Center’s mission of developing cutting-edge technology in the legal profession.
Roland Vogl is the Executive Director of the CodeX Center. He said: “We are delighted to welcome Harry Surden as our Associate director.” His wealth of experience, knowledge and passion for innovation in the legal field will contribute greatly to the growth and impact of the CodeX Center.
Surden’s distinguished career has seen him publish numerous influential articles in leading law journals, and he has also been a frequent speaker at legal technology conferences. Surden is a leading expert in artificial intelligence, law and technology. His work has helped to improve access to justice, transform the practice of law and revolutionize the legal sector.
Surden’s new role of Associate Director will see him working closely with CodeX Center researchers, engineers and legal professionals in order to create and implement innovative legal technology projects. Surden’s unique perspective on law and technology at the intersection will be valuable to the CodeX Center as it seeks reshape legal landscape.
CodeX Center is a Stanford University initiative that aims to research and promote the development of innovative legal technology solutions to enhance the practice and access to justice. The center brings together experts in law, computer science and engineering to create innovative tools and strategies that will benefit the legal profession. Visit codex.stanford.edu for more information.