Center for Air and Space Law

WHAT WE DO

As the trusted source of advice for national and global decision-makers on air and space law matters, the Center for Air and Space Law enjoys a long tradition of excellence in global legal scholarship and practice in the fields of air law, drone law and space law. The Center is committed to nurturing the sustainable development and implementation of pioneering and practical legal solutions to present and future issues facing humanity on Earth, in the air and in space.

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Law Beyond Borders

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Air Law

The air transport industry has united the world and set a standard for international cooperation. Air law covers diverse areas, from product liability to safety, finance, and environmental regulation. The Center collaborates with airlines and regulatory bodies to advance air law with a dual focus: supporting industry growth and upholding top standards in safety, security, and environmental protection.

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Space Law

The Center works to develop international agreements that support a growing space economy and humanity’s shift to a spacefaring future. By studying past human migrations, we aim to shape laws and ethics for sustainable civilizations. Our goal is to create a progressive framework that keeps space open for exploration while ensuring stability for ongoing public and private investment.

Hubble Telescope in space

Cyber Law

Digital technologies have greatly improved air and space operations but also introduced new cybersecurity risks. Satellites and aviation systems, once considered secure, are now vulnerable to cyberattacks through multiple access points, including ground stations, networks, and user terminals. Such attacks could disrupt communications, compromise data, or cause system failures. As cybersecurity laws remain underdeveloped, the Center supports research and ongoing dialogue to promote best practices and enhance protection of these critical systems.

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Drone Law

The Center serves as a leading hub for advanced research, analysis, and the development of drone law and policy. We examine the ethical and legal implications of drone operations, technology, and industry, providing a collaborative environment where experts, scholars, and practitioners come together to address the complex and evolving landscape of drone regulation.

Our Experts

Our experts are leading professionals and scholars dedicated to advancing the frontiers of air, space, and cyber law through research, innovation, and global collaboration.
Allison Lewis

Allison Lewis

  • Program Director
Jeremy Grunert

Jeremy Grunert

  • Adjunct Professor of Law
Michelle Hanlon

Michelle Hanlon

  • Assistant Professor of Practice
Ruth Pritchard-Kelly

Ruth Pritchard-Kelly

  • Adjunct Professor of Law
Barry Benson

Barry Benson

  • Adjunct Professor of Law
Natalya Seay

Natalya Seay

  • Research Counsel/Instructor in Civil Legal Clinic
Guoyu Wang

Guoyu Wang

  • Visiting Scholar