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What's the Big Idea: Law and Our Technological Future

by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

"What's the Big Idea: Law and Our Technological Future" is an annual conference organized by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, focusing on the intersection of law and technology. The event is supported by the Ericson Innovation Fund, established in 2018 by William W. Ericson and Carmen Rodriguez Ericson, both alumni of the law school. The 2023 conference took place on February 3 at Northwestern University's San Francisco campus.

The conference covers a range of pressing topics at the nexus of law and technology. In 2023, sessions included discussions on regulating information platforms, legal considerations in bioinformatics, climate technology regulation, and embedding legal compliance into product design. These panels featured experts from academia, industry, and legal practice, providing diverse perspectives on emerging challenges and opportunities.

Attendees have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders through panel discussions and networking sessions. The event typically concludes with a networking reception, facilitating connections among professionals interested in law and technology. Notable speakers have included deans, professors, and industry leaders, offering insights into current trends and future directions.

This conference is ideal for legal professionals, academics, policymakers, and technologists seeking to understand and influence the evolving relationship between law and technology. Participants gain valuable knowledge on regulatory developments, ethical considerations, and innovative practices shaping the future of the legal landscape.

Speakers(13)

Elisa Jagerson

Managing Director at Wildcat Venture Partners

Elisa Jagerson is the Managing Director at Wildcat Venture Partners.

Emerson H. Tiller

J. Landis Martin Professor of Law & Business, Director of West Coast Initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Emerson H. Tiller is the J. Landis Martin Professor of Law & Business and Director of West Coast Initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

Gautam Barua

Partner at Aclaria Partners

Gautam Barua is a Partner at Aclaria Partners.

Geoffrey Moore

Venture Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners

Geoffrey Moore is a Venture Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners.

Hari M. Osofsky

Dean and Myra and James Bradwell Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Hari M. Osofsky serves as the Dean and Myra and James Bradwell Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

Jon Callas

Director of Public Interest Technology at Electronic Frontier Foundation

Jon Callas serves as the Director of Public Interest Technology at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Jonathan Protzenko

Principal Researcher at Microsoft

Jonathan Protzenko is a Principal Researcher at Microsoft.

Laura Pedraza-Faria

Associate Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Laura Pedraza-Faria is an Associate Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

Lauren Foster Wu

Senior Director of Privacy at Evidation Health

Lauren Foster Wu is the Senior Director of Privacy at Evidation Health.

Lisa Benjamin

Assistant Professor of Law at Lewis & Clark Law School

Lisa Benjamin is an Assistant Professor of Law at Lewis & Clark Law School.

Event Details

Date
February 3, 2023
Location
🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
Northwestern University San Francisco
Audience
Legal professionals, academics, policymakers, technologists

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