High Tech Law Institute Adds Two Key Professionals

The High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara Law School is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Tippett as Assistant Director and Kyra Moore as Program Manager.

Before joining the High Tech Law Institute as Assistant Director, Cindy worked at the University of Maryland School of Law, where she held the equivalent position for the school’s nationally-ranked Law and Health Care Program.  Cindy also has been a practicing lawyer and an adjunct faculty member in the Biology Department at the Community College of Baltimore County.  Cindy earned her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, her M.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and her B.A. in English and Biology from Georgia Southern University.  As Assistant Director, Cindy will work with local technology law firms and practitioners and lead the High Tech Law Institute’s marketing and communications efforts.

"We are extremely fortunate to have Cindy join the High Tech Law Institute," says Prof. Eric Goldman, Director of the High Tech Law Institute.  "She has first-hand experience administering a highly ranked academic program, plus her expertise in healthcare and life sciences will allow us to provide greater support for faculty, practitioners and students working in those areas."

Kyra joins the High Tech Law Institute most recently from Santa Clara University’s Department of Religious Studies, where she was an Administrative Assistant since 2006.  Before that, she held several roles in university administration at other institutions.  Kyra earned her B.S. from Vanderbilt University and her M.Ed. from Tennessee State University.  As Program Manager, Kyra will focus on providing student services and planning events.

"We are lucky to have Kyra as part of the team," said Goldman.  "We anticipate that her expertise will allow us to significantly enhance the range and quality of services we offer to students."

Cindy can be reached at ctippett@scu.edu or 408-554-7154 and can be found in Loyola 105.   Kyra can be reached at klmoore@scu.edu or 408-551-1868 and can be found in Loyola 107.

About the High Tech Law Institute

The High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara Law School, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is a leader in the study of high tech and intellectual property law.  The program is frequently ranked by U.S. News & World Reports as one of the top 10 IP programs in the country.  For more information, see http://law.scu.edu/hightech.

About Santa Clara Law School

Santa Clara University School of Law, founded in 1912 on the site of California’s oldest operating higher-education institution, is dedicated to educating lawyers who lead with a commitment to excellence, ethics, and social justice. One of the nation’s most diverse law schools, Santa Clara Law offers its 975 students an academically rigorous program, including graduate degrees in international law and intellectual property law; combined J.D./MBA degree; and certificates in intellectual property law, international law, and public interest and social justice law. Santa Clara Law is located in the world-class business center of Silicon Valley, and is distinguished nationally for our top-ranked program in intellectual property. For more information, see http://www.law.scu.edu.