Raina Haque

Raina Haque

Professor of Practice

Raina Haque is a respected figure in the legal field, specializing in the intersection of law and emerging technologies such as deep neural net models (advanced Artificial Intelligence), genomics, human-computer brain interfaces, blockchain, smart contracts, and digital rights. As a former deep neural network developer at an NMR laboratory at the National Institutes of Health and a business analyst in global portfolio trading technologies at global financial institution, Raina integrates multidisciplinary perspectives, including computer science, operations, and ethics into her work. Her pragmatic approach to legal scholarship and advocacy highlights her … Read more »

Raina Haque is a respected figure in the legal field, specializing in the intersection of law and emerging technologies such as deep neural net models (advanced Artificial Intelligence), genomics, human-computer brain interfaces, blockchain, smart contracts, and digital rights. As a former deep neural network developer at an NMR laboratory at the National Institutes of Health and a business analyst in global portfolio trading technologies at global financial institution, Raina integrates multidisciplinary perspectives, including computer science, operations, and ethics into her work. Her pragmatic approach to legal scholarship and advocacy highlights her commitment to practical, forward-looking solutions that address the complexities of implementing regulation to deployed technologies.

As a law school professor and published researcher, Haque contributes valuable insights into the evolving dialogue around technology and regulation. Her publications, characterized by their foresight into the legal implications of technological innovation, have garnered international recognition, being cited by courts, legislatures, and regulatory bodies around the world. She serves as an expert witness for federal agencies in emerging technology matters. This acknowledgment underscores the relevance and impact of her work on global discussions regarding the regulation of new technologies. Through her teaching and writing, Raina aims to prepare both legal professionals and policymakers for the challenges of navigating and shaping the legal landscape in an era of rapid technological change, advocating for regulation that promotes the public good while fostering innovation.

Publications

Book Chapters

  • Chapter 30: The Lay of the Land and Safe Harbors in the Software Patentability Landscape... and a Quick Bird's Eye View of Blockchain Technology Patents, in PATENT LAW INSTITUTE 2018: CRITICAL ISSUES & BEST PRACTICES (with Alexandra Portaro, Practising Law Institute, April 2018) (2018).

Articles

  • The Non-Obvious Razor & Generative AI, (2024).
  • Blockchain Development and Fiduciary Duty, 2 Stan. J. Blockchain L. & Pol. 139 (2019).
  • NCBA Report on the Future of the Legal Profession- Blockchain, NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION (forthcoming, Saad Gul et al), forthcoming.

Presentations

  • Tinkering in the Law: Integrating Hands-On learning in Legal Education
    September 12, 2024
  • Constitutional Law Day: Technology and the Constitution
    September 1, 2024
  • Patent 101
    Center for Artificial Intelligence Research, May 15, 2024
  • Co-facilitator
    Duke Law and NCCU Law, October 22, 2022
  • AI Development & Federal Agencies
    September 29, 2022
  • "Enchanted Intangibles"
    SEALS, July 1, 2022
  • The Here, the Near, and the Oh, My Dear
    2018 Joint Summit with Appellate Judges Education Institute (AJEI) and the Eleventh Circuit Appellate Practice Institute (ECAPI), November 1, 2018
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Raina Haque
Contact Information
 336.758.5720

Worrell 3313
Expertise
  • Bioethics & Biotechnology Law
  • Computational Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Law & Technology
  • Patents & Trade Secrets
  • Trademarks