Brad Shear

Brad Shear, a lawyer and social media expert, counsels individuals, corporations, and governments on digital technology and privacy issues, having influenced state and federal legislation. After drafting the first social media political advertising regulations in the country for the State of Maryland in 2010, Brad Shear went on to become a pivotal figure in shaping digital technology and privacy law across the United States. His early professional digital experience began in the late 1990s, engaging with internet legal and marketing issues pertinent to professional athletes at the NFL Players Association. Subsequently, he held key positions at JPMorgan Chase and an entertainment startup company, further developing his expertise in the evolving digital landscape.

His expertise is frequently sought by prominent media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and the BBC, for expert analysis on critical digital and social media law and public policy issues. Academically, Shear serves as an adjunct professor in the MBA program at The George Washington University. His contributions extend to being a member of Harvard Law School’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society’s Online Media Legal Network and serving on the Board of Advisors for the University of Baltimore’s Center for Sport and the Law. Shear continues to contribute to the discourse around digital legal issues through his widely recognized blog, ‘Shear on Social Media Law.’ This platform, syndicated by prestigious legal publications such as The American Lawyer and The National Law Journal, provides ongoing analysis of social media law and public policy.

As a leading voice, Brad Shear counsels individuals, corporations, and governments on intricate digital technology and privacy matters, consistently influencing legislative advancements and public understanding in this rapidly evolving field.