Prof. Dr. Shlomit Yanisky-Ravid

Fordham Law School, Ono Law School (Israel & USA)

Professor Shlomit Yanisky-Ravid, Ph.D., is a distinguished expert in Intellectual Property (IP) Law, with a focus on the intersection of advanced technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), and IP. Currently serving as a Visiting Professor at Fordham Law since 2012, she teaches courses such as “IP and the Challenges of Advanced Technology: AI and Blockchain” and "Beyond IP: Global Perspectives". She led the “IP - AI & Blockchain Research Project" at Fordham Law CLIP and collaborates with Yale University Law School's ISP.

Recognized as a leading authority in AI and copyright, Prof. Yanisky-Ravid contributes to international projects, including the protection of AI-generated works. She authored the U.S. Supreme Court Brief for "DABUS" and penned the Amicus Brief challenging the copyright validity of AI-generated art.

As the head of the Graduate Law School for "Commercial Law, High-tech, and Technology" at Ono Academic College, she also founded the Shalom Comparative Research Institute and the Eliyahu Law and Tech Center. Additionally, she holds positions on the boards of Penn State Dickinson Law IP & Innovation and the Global IP Alliance and is a board member of the Israeli Copyright Association.

Prof. Yanisky-Ravid's scholarly contributions, including articles and books, have earned her various awards and scholarships. Her work explores the ethical and legal implications of AI, receiving recognition from institutions like Michigan State University. She is a sought-after lecturer globally and has collaborated with prestigious universities and international bodies such as WIPO. Prof. Yanisky-Ravid's educational background includes BAs in Life Science and Psychology, an LLB, and a Ph.D. in Law, all with honors, from Israeli universities, along with a Post-Doc at Yale Law School.