Stephen Caines

Stephen Caines, Esq. currently serves as the Chief Innovation Officer and Budget Director for the City of San José, where responsibilities include guiding technology strategy, managing public safety and digital service initiatives, and advising the mayor on policy matters. Previously held positions include Deputy Chief Innovation Officer and Senior Advisor in Technology and Innovation Policy. In addition, Stephen Caines is a Non-Residential Fellow at CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, where focus areas include improving the legal system through technology and conducting research on facial recognition. Caines has also contributed to technology law initiatives with Legal Services of Greater Miami and the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative, and has experience in legal internships. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida.