Dorea Marshall

Who are you? Tell us about yourself!

I’m a rising 3L at Georgetown Law, a Technology Law Scholar, and a member of the Georgetown Law Technology Review! I also co-direct our Barrister’s Council Trial Advocacy program, and I serve as a board member of the Black Law Students Association. When I ignore the bar exam looming in the near future, I’m looking forward to graduating and pursuing work in privacy and cybersecurity law.

What drew you to Georgetown’s Tech Law Scholars Program?

I actually found out about Tech Law Scholars as a 1L by talking to people I knew in the program. When I was thinking about what classes I’d want to take at Georgetown, nearly all of them fell within the tech side of the law, and when I realized I could join this program as a second-year it felt like a perfect fit for me. I was also a Federal Communications Bar Association intern, and taking their certificate course gave me so much exposure to legal issues I otherwise wouldn’t have seen as a 1L. I’m so grateful this program has given me the chance to learn more, and grow my passion for the law in ways I never anticipated.

What has been your favorite part of being Director of Outreach for the Georgetown Law Technology Review?

I love creating spaces for people to feel connected! As Director of Outreach, I get the chance to facilitate conversations between professors, alumni, and students, as well as to plan events where we can all get to know each other better. In my career so far, I’ve learned so much just from talking with people who share my interests, and I’ve made what I know are lifelong friendships here at Georgetown. I believe community is how we thrive, and it’s so exciting to be able to foster our tech law network.

What advice do you have for students who want to be part of GLTR?

Stay up to date on the news! In my opinion, the best part about our journal is that the topics we cover are germane to the fast-paced world we live in. You never know what developments, legal or otherwise, may spark your interest. One of my favorite things about tech law is the number of novel issues that come up, and it’s exciting to watch new legal theories and regimes form in real time, knowing that your work could one day meaningfully contribute to the zeitgeist. If you can stay curious about how the world is changing around you, you’ll appreciate every second of being on this journal!

What was your favorite piece from the latest GLTR volume?

“The Resurrection Will Not Be Televised: Legal Remedies for Posthumous Deepfakes” by Justin P’ng. Not only did I appreciate how well researched the piece was, but I found it almost prescient. A few months after the volume’s publication, the Tupac Shakur estate — who, as the note says, has been at the forefront of defending the rights of posthumous artists — made headlines for sending a cease-and-desist letter to the artist known as Drake for his allegedly unauthorized use of an AI version of Tupac’s voice. I think if Justin wrote the piece today, there would have been a great opportunity to discuss a rap beef as important context for the note’s legal arguments, and I have a feeling the piece will only become more relevant as time goes on.

What interests do you have outside of law?

I love to cook! More accurately, I love to eat! I was one of those people who got into baking during the pandemic, and now I find it fun to try and make things from scratch. I’m also a big fan of stand-up comedy, and I love to go and support local comedy clubs. Otherwise, my main interest is my cat, Cleocatra. She’s perfect, I love her, she can do no wrong, and I spend an inordinate amount of time saying all of that to her very disinterested face.

Gary Stockard, Jr.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself!

Originally from Pickerington, Ohio, I have always been fascinated by the connection between the quantifiable sciences often found in technology and the unquantifiable, human aspect of biosciences. This led me to study biomedical engineering, where I received both a B.S. and M.S. before beginning my time at Georgetown Law.

What drew you to Georgetown’s Tech Law Scholars Program?

The Tech Law Scholars bring together like-minded students interested in technology. Through collaboration and speaker presentations, I was able to learn about areas of tech that I never knew existed.

What has been your favorite part of being Editor-in-Chief of the Georgetown Law Technology Review?

This is a tough question as we are just beginning the hard work! I would say my favorite part is seeing how the entire Editorial Board takes pride in their respective roles, and how much they care about the academia we put out. It is great being on a team where everyone cares.

What advice do you have for students who want to be part of GLTR?

A student who wishes to join GLTR should have an interest in technology and academia, but also a willingness to learn the Bluebook.

My mantra is, “Little things add up to big things.” Learning the Bluebook rules is about understanding the little things: Where does the citation source come from? Is it a periodical? A website? A book? There is a lot to consider, and there was a learning curve for me, even! But as long as you are willing to learn and you like technology, there is a spot at GLTR for you.

What was your favorite piece from the latest GLTR volume?

Another good question! In place of picking a favorite, I will give a giant shout-out to our legal impressions authors. These are pieces that are written in shorter form and are authored by GLTR members — this is a system that sets us apart from the other journals at Georgetown Law and from many journals nationally.

What interests do you have outside of law?

If I am not studying, you will likely see me listening to non-fiction novels, in the Ginsburg gym staying strong, or building the newest Star Wars Lego set. If you see me on campus (regarding the first two activities, of course), feel free to say hello!