The Harvard Law Record Processed with VSCO with c8 preset Jon Kurland (HLS ’11) is a leading media and technology lawyer who was recently recognized by The Hollywood Reporter in its 35 Under 35 List for 2020 for his contributions to the growing podcast medium. We asked Jon to speak to The Record about technology practice, the evolution of audio, the future of media & entertainment, and his path from Harvard Law School to Amazon and Audible. Interview conducted and condensed by The Record President Q. What was your path from HLS to Amazon and Audible? I initially went to law school because I wanted to better understand how decisions are made across society. I was also fascinated by the ways in which technology was shaping the world, and availed myself of curricula at HLS focusing on the emerging law of the internet. This included research with the founder of what is now known as the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Professor Charles Nesson.