About Jess Miers

Bio

I am an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Akron School of Law. I write about the intersection of Internet law and the First Amendment. I hold a law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law and a Computer Science degree from George Mason University. Before academia, I held legal and policy roles at Google and Chamber of Progress.

How To Contact

Please feel free to reach me at my University email for any speaking, press, or student inquiries: jmiers@uakron.edu. I’m also active on Bluesky (but don’t DM me. Due to Ohio’s new online age verification law, I do not have access to my Bluesky DMs. I refuse to engage with their age verification process).

What I’m Reading

I prefer mostly non-fiction reads that explore how the world works outside of my own little tech law bubble. You can find my Goodreads here. I also follow (and occasionally guest write for) Eric Goldman’s Technology & Marketing Law Blog, and Techdirt.

What I’m Writing About

I’m currently working on two longer articles. The first explores the expressive architecture of generative models. The second explores suicidality and the Internet broadly. I’m always looking for folks to review drafts. Let me know if you’re interested!

What I’m Teaching

My teaching portfolio is: Torts, The Fundamentals of Intellectual Property, Internet Law (which includes AI law and policy), and Advanced Legal Applications (our in-house bar prep course). I’m happy to share any of my course materials.