Alex Shahrestani holds a JD from the University of Texas School of Law, with a background in computer science. His interest in technology and the law probably really began when he watched the Matrix, but further developed when – trying to decide on a college major – he recognized the potential of technology to disrupt legal precedent as well as the legal services industry. Alex’s philosophy is to leave the world a little bit more like the one he’d have liked to have for himself. To that end, he has served on several nonprofit boards, launched a startup, counseled startups on business strategies, worked for the state senate, founded the Journal of Law and Technology at Texas, assists SXSW with their legal education conference, performed well over a thousand hours of pro bono work, initiated several pro bono programs, automated legal work for the public benefit, and learned how to play guitar so no one would have to hear him sing instead. His focus with EFF Austin is on policy, education, and community building. Alex wears many hats, and his professional one can be found at ShahrestaniLaw.com.
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Mission
EFF-Austin advocates establishment and protection of digital rights and defense of the wealth of digital information, innovation, and technology. We promote the right of all citizens to communicate and share information without unreasonable constraint. We also advocate the fundamental right to explore, tinker, create, and innovate along the frontier of emerging technologies.
Updates from National EFF
- Election Security: When to Worry, When to Not October 9, 2024
- A Sale of 23andMe’s Data Would Be Bad for Privacy. Here’s What Customers Can Do. October 9, 2024
- Salt Typhoon Hack Shows There's No Security Backdoor That's Only For The "Good Guys" October 9, 2024
- FTC Findings on Commercial Surveillance Can Lead to Better Alternatives October 8, 2024
- The X Corp. Shutdown in Brazil: What We Can Learn October 8, 2024
Oral History of EFF-Austin
Joel Greenberg recorded an oral history with EFF-Austin early board members John Quarterman, Ed Cavazos, and Jon Lebkowsky. Link
Keep In Touch
Email: info@effaustin.org
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Our Meetups are usually the 2nd Monday of the month at Capital Factory (701 Brazos Street, Suite 1601) in Austin.
Discussion List: Subscribe
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Our Mastodon can be found here.
Our Meetups are usually the 2nd Monday of the month at Capital Factory (701 Brazos Street, Suite 1601) in Austin.
Media Contact
Kevin Welch (kevin.welch@effaustin.org)