Russ Hanser Seized Opportunity Where – And When – Law And Tech Collided

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Russ Hanser Seized Opportunity Where – And When – Law And Tech Collided

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Russ Hanser arrived at Amherst as a self-described nerd with big ambitions: maybe law, maybe journalism, maybe even director of the CIA. His liberal arts education sharpened his thinking and ultimately launched him into a career shaping telecommunications and technology policy at the highest levels. Today, Russ serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Legal Officer of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. In this episode, he reflects on how early interests in politics and computers converged into a career navigating spectrum policy, AI governance, broadband access, and the future of connectivity. He also speaks candidly about carving out space to support not-for-profit organizations and navigating fatherhood through a divorce. Highlights: How a high school computer nerd became a leader in tech policy, and the role of both skill and fortuity played in that outcome The policy debates shaping AI and why he’s an AI optimist The life challenges that redefined him as a father Why liberal arts thinking still matters in a tech-driven world Russ also nominates the next classmates he’d like me to interview. If you’d like to connect with Russ, you can reach him at: rphanser@gmail.com.

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