About the Section
The Section of Science & Technology Law was formed in 1974 to provide a forum for addressing issues at the intersection of law, science, and technology. Since then, the Section has grown to become a focal point for information and policy on many important issues, such as computer and information security law, privacy, cybercrime, scientific evidence, genetic research and engineering, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Ruth Hill Bro is the current Chair of the Section of Science & Technology Law.
Upcoming Section Programs
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Section News
- Election Protection Project seeks volunteers to protect the right to vote in the November 2008 election. Sign up today.
- Resolution No. 100 passed before the House of Delegates in August. It urges Ratification of the UN E-Commerce Convention.
- Resolution No. 301 also passed before the House. It discourages states from requiring private investigator licenses for computer forensics work.
- The Section's quarterly electronic newsletter is revamped. Click here to read the new substantive version, which is titled SciTech e-Merging News.
Section Committees
The Section has 28 substantive committees that are organized into three divisions:
- E-Commerce and IT Law
- Life Sciences and Physical Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Division
Section members are invited to join Section committees at no additional cost. Many committees offer informational newsletters and discussion list serves.
Calendar of Events
Career Resources
ABA Career Counsel – Job postings for lawyers and law students
Career Opportunities
Member Resources
SciTech E-Merging News – New quarterly electronic newsletter features the most up-to-date substantive practice perspectives and news on Section activities and opportunities.
The SciTech Lawyer – Quarterly magazine features practical and timely articles on scitech issues.
Jurimetrics Journal – Quarterly scholarly journal featuring law-review type articles and book reviews.
Biotech Briefing - Join the Biotechnology Law Committee now to receive this quarterly publication
Science & Technology Law News
Section Books
Scientific Evidence Review: Admissibility and Use of Expert Evidence in the Courtroom, Monograph 8
The SciTech Lawyer
The SciTech Lawyer is the Section’s member benefit quarterly magazine featuring practical and timely articles on a diverse range of science and technology law issues.
