Sandra Aistars
Sandra Aistars is a prominent figure in the field of intellectual property and copyright law. She currently holds the position ofClinical Professor at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, where she leads the Arts & Entertainment Program. In addition, Aistars serves as the Senior Fellow for Copyright Research and Policy and isa Senior Scholar at the Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy(C-IP2).
With a career spanning over two decades, Aistars has gained extensive experience advocating for copyright and intellectual property owners. She has actively participated in trade missions and advised the Department of Commerce on intellectual property matters related to international trade negotiations. Aistars has worked on legislative and regulatory issues on a global scale and is frequently called upon to testify before Congress and federal agencies regarding intellectual property concerns. Her expertise has led her to chair cross-industry coalitions and contribute to technology standards efforts.
Before joining Scalia Law, Aistars held the position ofChief Executive Officer at the Copyright Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to representing the interests of artists and creators across various creative fields. She maintains her involvement with the Copyright Alliance asa member of its Academic Advisory Board.Aistars serves on the boards of the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA)and the Howard Intellectual Property Program (HIPP) and has previously served as a trustee of the Copyright Society of the USA (CSUSA). Earlier in her career, she worked as Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Time Warner Inc. and began her legal profession at the law firm Weil, Gotshal and Manges LLP.
Professor Sandra Aistars' vast experience and expertise in copyright and intellectual property have positioned her as a sought-after lecturer and advisor for government agencies. She frequently participates in U.S. government-sponsored study tours, sharing her knowledge with visiting legislators, judges, prosecutors, and regulators.
Through her multifaceted roles, Sandra Aistars has made significant contributions to the field of intellectual property law and continues to be a respected figure in academia, advocacy, and policy-making in the arts and entertainment industry.
