From Supreme Court clerkships to Colorado's Attorney General
In short: How does a legal scholar move from the inner sanctums of the Supreme Court to shaping state-wide policy? Phil Weiser’s career trajectory reveals a unique bridge between high-level academic theory and the practical mechanics of telecommunications, antitrust law, and modern innovation.
Phil Weiser's career is defined by a transition from elite legal clerkships to influential roles in both academia and government. Between September 1995 and August 1996, he worked as a clerk for Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Byron R. He held this position at the United States Supreme Court after completing a term with Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge David Ebel. These early experiences provided a foundation for his subsequent role as senior counsel in the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, where he advised on telecommunications matters.
Weiser became a prominent voice in technology law through his tenure at the University of Colorado Law School. The Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship was established by him during his tenure as dean from June 2011 to July 2016, having joined the faculty in 1999. His work focuses on the intersection of competition policy, innovation, and Internet policy. From April 2010 until June 2011, he acted as a Senior Advisor to the White House National Economic Council Director while also writing 'The Jury and Democracy' (2010) and 'Digital Crossroads' (2013).
In 2019, Weiser transitioned into elected office, becoming Colorado’s Attorney General. His career reflects a consistent focus on how legal frameworks adapt to new technologies—from spectrum rights and broadband policy to the regulatory challenges of ride-sharing services like Uber. By blending his background as an academic with practical experience in federal antitrust enforcement, he occupies a rare space where theoretical law meets large-scale public service.
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