DPELC Speaker Series

DPELC-MSL Speaker Series

The DPELC-MSL Speaker Series brings a wide range of experts throughout the academic year for dynamic conversations on the latest legal issues in the entrepreneurial world. Past guests include notable figures like XS Tennis President & CEO Kamau Murray, Uptake General Counsel Andrew Polovin, PAWS Chicago Founder Paula Fasseas, among others. 

All events will begin at 12:15pm CT. Open to all students.

Fall 2026 Speakers

Trevor Abbott
Founder, HaptE
September 8

Donna Haddad
Executive in Residence, Energy Innovation Lab, Northwestern University
October 27

Steven Collens
CEO, MATTER
November 10

Future of Innovation, Sustainability, and the Law Speaker Series

The Future of Innovation, Sustainability, and the Law Speaker Series features expert speakers working in a variety of fields, including environmentalists, lawyers, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and animal welfare advocates. Throughout the series, speakers are invited to share their experiences and insights on topics related to innovation, sustainability, and the law, with a focus on how these areas intersect and impact one another. This series is co-hosted by the MSL Program and the Animal Legal Defense Fund student group.

All events will begin at 12:15pm CT. Open to all students.

Fall 2026 Speaker

Amie Kesler
Founder and CEO, Carolyn's Krisps
October 20