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.

2023-24 Speakers

Charlotte Oxnam
Founder and CEO, Cue the Curves
September 19

Noah Carey
Founder and Executive Chairman, Shield Compliance
October 17 

Benjamin Gott
Founder, Boxed Water/Benjamin Edgar, An Object Company
October 31 

Michael Brodsky, JD-MBA
Co-founder and President, Bosun Asset Management
April 16 

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.

2023 - 24 Speakers

Virginia Rangos, PhD
Founder and CEO, Clever Carnivore
Kaitlin Grady
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Public Affairs, Clever Carnivore
September 12

Monica Chen
Executive Director, New Roots Institute
October 10

Sharon Núñez Gough
Co-Founder and President, Animal Equality
November 14 

Jeremy Jones
Co-Founder and CEO, Sundrip
February 6