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 12:00pm CT. Open to all students.

2024-25 Speakers

Dujon Smith, MSL
Founder and CEO, My Block Skin & Global Lead, Accenture Black Founders Development Program
September 17

Izzy Mokotoff
Co-Founder and CEO, SteadyScrib
Alexis Chan
Co-Founder and Chief Engineer, SteadyScrib
October 1

Mike Raab, MBA
Executive Director, The Garage at Northwestern
October 8

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 12:00pm CT. Open to all students.

2024 - 25 Speakers

Stephanie Harrison, JD
General Counsel, Clever Carnivore
Kaitlin Grady
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Public Affairs, Clever Carnivore
October 23

Meryl Fury
Executive Director, New Roots Institute
November 12