Dr. Richard Salgado

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard Salgado is a lecturer at Harvard Law School, where he teaches courses on Modern Surveillance Law. He has a wealth of experience in cybersecurity and information security, having served as Google's Director of Law Enforcement & Information Security for 13 years. In this role, he managed Google's global response to national security and law enforcement requests, ensuring compliance with complex legal obligations related to cybersecurity and data management. Richard has also contributed significantly to discussions in Congress about cross-border investigations, election security, and government surveillance through his testimony. He has worked at notable institutions such as Stanford Law School, where he is a visiting fellow, and he is also actively involved in advisory roles related to tech law and security. Additionally, Richard has experience in academia as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center and George Mason Law School, indicating his dedication to educating future legal professionals. With a background in the Justice Department's Computer Crime Intellectual Property Section, he enhances his lectures with practical insights from his legal battles and advocacy in technology law.

Research Interests

Courses

Modern Surveillance Law, Fall 2025

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.