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.

2025-26 Speakers

Angie Mercurio
CEO & Co-Founder, nLab
September 16

Divya Narendra (virtual only)
CEO & Founder, SumZero, Inc.
October 7

Nico Aguilar
CEO & Co-Founder, Speeko
November 11

Mike Raab
Executive Director, The Garage at Northwestern
January 27

Mike Evans
Founder, Grubhub
February 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 12:00pm CT. Open to all students.

2025 - 26 Speakers

Brooke Fallon
Vice President, Trust Ventures
September 30

Madeline Cohen
Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs, The Good Food Institute
October 28

Mohit Kalra
General Counsel, S2G Investments
Aaron Rudberg
Managing Partner, S2G Investments
March 3