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Ryan Abbott, M.D., J.D., Ph.D.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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About

Ryan Abbott is a dual-qualified professional in law and medicine with extensive experience handling complex domestic and international disputes. He specializes in matters involving high-technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and medical devices. His background includes serving as a Professor of Law and Health Sciences and practicing as a licensed physician and attorney in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Employment & Labor Entertainment & Media Healthcare & Life Sciences Intellectual Property Technology & Cyber

Professional Experience

Professor of Law and Health Sciences
University of Surrey School of Law
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Partner
Intellectual Property Litigation
International Law Firm
Consultant
World Health Organization
Consultant
World Intellectual Property Organization

Publications Leadership

  • Author of 'The Reasonable Robot: Artificial Intelligence and the Law' published by Cambridge University Press
  • Editor of 'Disruptive Innovation: Intellectual Property in a Changing World'
  • Frequent speaker at international conferences on AI, life sciences, and ADR
  • Contributor to numerous legal and medical journals regarding patent law and health policy

Positioning Takeaways

A highly specialized neutral with a background in medicine and law, positioned as a premier choice for technical disputes involving AI, pharmaceuticals, and international intellectual property.

License & Certifications

  • California State Bar
  • New York State Bar
  • Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
  • Licensed Physician (California)
  • Board Certified in Occupational Medicine
  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)

Education

Ph.D.
University of Surrey
J.D.
Yale Law School
M.D.
University of California, San Diego
B.S.
University of California, Los Angeles

Distinction

Holds a unique combination of MD, JD, and PhD degrees and is a leading global authority on the legal implications of artificial intelligence.

Reputation

Recognized by peers and clients for his deep technical expertise in life sciences and technology, often described as a highly analytical and effective neutral in complex cross-border disputes.

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