Drew Amerson

Drew Amerson is the Director of LexLab at UC Law San Francisco, a position he has held since July 2018. LexLab serves as an innovation hub focused on emerging legal technologies, where Amerson is instrumental in launching a legal tech incubator, developing new curricula related to law and technology, and fostering a community of entrepreneurs, students, technologists, and lawyers.12

Professional Background

• Previous Roles:
  • Visiting Assistant Professor & Program Manager at the Institute for Innovation Law, UC Hastings College of the Law (2015 - 2018), where he taught intellectual property courses and managed the Startup Legal Garage, providing free legal services to early-stage tech companies.1
  • Founder & Managing Counsel of SwiftCounsel (2010 - 2015), a legal services company that connected freelance attorneys with law firms and businesses.1
  • Litigation Attorney at Taylor & Company (2009 - 2010) and an associate at Sidley Austin (2003 - 2009) in both Chicago and San Francisco offices.1

Education

• Columbia Law School (2000 - 2003)
• Carleton College (1993 - 1998).1

Amerson's work at LexLab emphasizes collaboration between legal professionals and technology, aiming to enhance the legal landscape through innovation and education.