“Hope you find that thing in your life that makes you come alive”
– Professor Ryan Clements
Ever wondered what a career in tech law might look like or have questions on what it might entail? The Technology and Law Association put on an informational session, hosted by Professor Ryan Clements, who delivered an enthusiastic and inspiring talk on technology law and its growing industry.
With the advancing of technology, technology law has become a prominent field within law that is rapidly changing and growing. Technology law oversees and governs both the public and private use of technology. Professor Clements provided insight into topics within tech law such as fintech, blockchain, and cryptocurrency.
One facet of tech law, fintech, short for financial technology, involves the creation of new technology that performs a task that was previously done by a financial institution. New technologies, for example, in digital currency blockchain could facilitate how you do substantial money transfers almost instantaneously. A lot of the new technological advancements are starting to disintermediate the system, which can make tech law an intriguing area to work in. Creating a system of better financial inclusion, democratization, social justice, and wealth maximization and motivations, is what comes with the creation of these new technologies and expansion of tech law.
Tech law can answer questions on how we apply current regulations to these new technology advancements, or if there is a need to create different regulations. This is what Professor Clements suggests makes tech law so interesting because you get to learn about the technology and what it does, then assess the cost benefits and the regulatory frameworks themselves, and whether the regulatory frameworks can be applied the same.
If you’re interested in tech law, it has a lot to offer and there are areas that can be quite compelling and fascinating if you just ask questions and have a willingness to learn. Stay tuned for future events put on by the Technology and Law Association to learn more about the growing field of tech law!
For more information on Professor Ryan Clements and his work within tech law visit his website: https://ryanclements.com
UCalgary Technology and Law Club 