Zachary L. Catanzaro

Assistant Professor of Law & Director of the Intellectual Property Certificate Program

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Email: zcatanzaro@stu.edu

Phone: 305.628.2371

Mail:

St. Thomas University College of Law
Faculty Suite (209)
16401 NW 37th Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33054

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Education:

B.A. Entreprenurial Management, Florida Atlantic University
B.A. Marketing, Florida Atlantic University
J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law

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Expertise:

Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain
Copyright and Trademark
Cryptocurrency
Cyberlaw

Zachary L. Catanzaro

Zachary L. Catanzaro is Director of the Intellectual Property Certificate Program and Assistant Professor of Law at St. Thomas University College of Law, where he focuses on the intersection of law, technology, and creative innovation. His forthcoming work “Algorithmic Deathworlds” and recent publication “Algorithmic Dead Hands” in the Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal examine how emerging technologies challenge traditional legal frameworks.

Professor Catanzaro’s scholarship has appeared in leading publications including the Harvard Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law, where his work on NFTs and digital resale rights has influenced discussions around digital ownership. His research in the NYU Journal of Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law provides critical analysis of how copyright law must adapt to artificial intelligence and algorithmic creation.

During his decade in private practice, Professor Catanzaro focused on corporate cyberlaw, intellectual property litigation, and digital assets. His experience includes representing entrepreneurs, creative startups, and technology companies, with particular emphasis on leveraging artificial intelligence in eDiscovery projects. This practical experience with emerging technologies informs both his scholarship and teaching approach.

As Academic Chair of both the Blockchain & Digital Assets Committee and eDiscovery & Electronic Evidence Committee for the Florida Bar’s Business Law Section, Professor Catanzaro shapes Florida’s approach to technology regulation. His white papers and policy recommendations have influenced legislation on digital currency, social media regulation, and emerging technologies. He regularly delivers keynotes and presentations on artificial intelligence and law at major conferences and bar associations nationwide.

A lifelong musician with formal training in music performance and theory, Professor Catanzaro brings a unique perspective to legal technology and digital creative rights. His background in both music and law allows him to bridge the gap between artistic expression and technological innovation, particularly in his work on NFTs and digital content rights. This interdisciplinary approach extends to his teaching, where he helps students understand the complex interplay between creative industries and emerging technologies.

Professor Catanzaro maintains an active role in legal education reform while serving on multiple academic committees and task forces focused on integrating technology into legal education. His current research explores the impact of artificial intelligence on property rights and creative ownership in the digital age, reflecting his commitment to understanding how technology shapes both legal practice and creative expression.