Tech, Law & Security Program

Our Mission

TLS’ mission is to serve as a premier center for rigorous, interdisciplinary research and scholarship that addresses the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of emerging technology, law, and security—informing public awareness, fostering high level policy discussions, developing innovative solutions, and educating and empowering the next generation of leaders in the field.

Learn more about TLS and our mission here. Visit our In the News page for updates on the work of TLS members and our latest newsletter editions. For more information on TLS Focus Areas & Projects, click here.

TLS Highlights

Register for the Cyber International Law Symposium!

Registration for TLS's Fifth Annual Symposium on Cyber & International Law is now open! This year's event will bring together leading global experts to address the Frontiers of Active Cyber Defense—International Law and Emerging State Practice.

2026 National Security Law Fair on Feb. 26

Thank you to all who attended this two-part event, starting with a closed-door career discussion with senior WCL alumni followed by a networking reception with employers from across the national security space (AU Community Only Event).

Securing the Foundations of AI

On Nov. 17, TLS hosted "Securing the Foundations of AI: Ensuring Data Center Security," convening experts to explore the challenges of protecting infrastructure critical to U.S. competitiveness and national security.

TLS at the ABA Conference

TLS proudly sponsored the ABA’s 35th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law CLE Conference, which featured Senior Project Director Alex Jones' panel, “Spies and Shields.”

Your contribution, regardless of the amount, will:

Support Students

through paid research opportunities
Sponsor Events

such as TLS' Annual Cyber & International Law Symposium
Fund Programs

like TLS' tech and security speaker series
Build Careers

by allowing students to learn and network at legal conferences

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