Academic Background: J.D., Duke University School of Law (2014); LL.M. in International & Comparative Law, Duke University School of Law (expected 2015); B.A., Claremont McKenna College, Philosophy and Public Affairs

Work Experience: Student Attorney, Duke Law Start-Up Ventures Clinic; Legal Intern, Surfrider Foundation; Summer Foreign Associate, City-Yuwa Partners; Deputy Director of Operations, Israeli-Palestinian Business Forum

Legal Interests: Intellectual Property (Transactional and Litigation), Free Speech Online, Digital Privacy, Venture Capital Financing, Technological Innovations in Finance

Bio/Other Interests: Jake became interested in the start-up companies and the power of technology while studying economic development in post-conflict societies. Since then he has studied Internet law, intellectual property, and venture capital financing. In his free time, Jake enjoys surfing and work on social enterprise projects.