James Boyle is the William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law, where he has served since July 2000. He has also taught at prestigious institutions such as American University, Yale, Harvard, Boston University, and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Boyle is a founding member and former Chairman of the Board of Creative Commons, an organization that promotes the free availability of art and scholarship through innovative licenses. He co-founded Science Commons, extending the Creative Commons mission into the realm of scientific data, and has served on the board of the Public Library of Science. His contributions to the field of law, particularly regarding public domain issues and digital civil liberties, have earned him the World Technology Network Award and the Pioneer Award from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Boyle is the author of several notable works, including "Shamans, Software, Spleens: Law and the Construction of the Information Society" and "Public Domain: Enclosing the Commons of the Mind." His scholarly output includes numerous articles on intellectual property and internet regulation, appearing in both academic journals and popular press. Additionally, his books encompass a range of topics related to law and culture, exemplifying his commitment to exploring the intersections between technology and legal frameworks.