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Where do students go for a 101 introduction to corporate lawyering, emerging industries, and the practice areas and issues relevant to them? This podcast aims to do just that. Season 1 explores lawyering across the corporate life cycle. In Season 2, we interview current & former lawyers with interesting stories, career pivots, and passion projects; learn about lawyering in a bear market; and explore the next big emerging industries. The HLEP Podcast is a production of the Harvard Law Entrepreneurship Project, an officially recognized student organization of Harvard Law School. Hosted by Ben Ho
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Join us for a conversation on the exciting developments in the world of sports betting. Following a landmark 2018 Supreme Court ruling, betting platforms have rapidly expanded across the US, each offering users a unique experience. Ashwin Krishnan offers firsthand insight from the perspective of Betr, a company co-founded by influencer Jake Paul. We cover a wide range of topics including responsible gaming, partnerships in sports business, and how law students interested in sports and entertainment can set themselves up for success.
Hosted by: Anthony Analla
Edited and produced by: Nicolas Besso
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Dive into the thrilling world of sports betting with our latest podcast episode featuring Carolyn Renzin, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Fanduel. Discover what it took to navigate the legal complexities of a company navigating new legal frontiers and gain insight into the fascinating legal questions driving the development of sports and tech. From innovative technology to evolving regulations, we uncover what the future of this industry may look like and what skills lawyers should have to support companies and founders in this space.
Hosted by: Grace Kim
Edited and produced by: Nicolas Besso
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Tune into our last episode of our AI Ventures miniseries where we are joined by Rebecca Lynn, Co-Founder and General Partner of Canvas Ventures, renowned for pioneering investments in AI applications within Fintech and Healthtech. Rebecca, a distinguished investor who has graced the prestigious Midas list an impressive five times, invites you to explore her journey navigating the ever-evolving realm of venture capital.
Listen today to discover firsthand what it takes to identify and nurture successful AI companies. Rebecca sheds light on the nuances of risk assessment, resilience in founders, and the critical factors that drive investment decisions. Gain unparalleled insights as Rebecca unveils the process behind investing in groundbreaking ventures like Casetext, offering invaluable perspectives on the legal tech landscape.
Don't miss this opportunity to glean wisdom from a trailblazing investor! Join us and uncover the keys to thriving in the fast-paced world of AI-driven entrepreneurship.
Hosted by: Grace Kim
Edited and produced by: Nicolas Besso
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Dive into the intersection of AI and law with our next episode in the miniseries, “AI Ventures: Navigating Legal Frontiers.” In this installment, we feature Pablo Arredondo, the founder of Casetext and currently the Vice President, CoCounsel at Thomson Reuters. Pablo shares his journey, beginning with how he identified a gap in the legal industry and the bold steps he undertook to address it. From his encounter with GPT-4 and the pivotal moments leading to the evolution of Casetext, to the transformative impact AI will have on the legal sector, discover the innovative ways you can prepare to harness the power of cutting-edge tools in legal tech.
This episode is essential listening whether you're a seasoned lawyer, a curious law student, or a budding entrepreneur. Tune in to explore the cutting edge of legal technology with us!
Hosted by: Grace Kim
Edited and produced by: Nicolas Besso
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On this episode of our miniseries, “Fashion and Beauty: Breaking the Mold”, Jeff Lee, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of DIBS Beauty, speaks to his unique blend of entrepreneurial vision and strategic prowess in the beauty industry. We delve into the intriguing pivots he’s made throughout his career from his role as a senior associate at Wachtell to serving as COO of- A-Rod Corp and how each stage set him up to be a successful founder today.
As a seasoned entrepreneur and legal professional, Jeff provides valuable insights while drawing parallels between the mindset of a founder and the responsibilities of a lawyer. Discover the specialized support lawyers can provide to founders in this unique space, where regulatory considerations and industry nuances play a crucial role.
Hosted by: Grace Kim
Edited and produced by: Nicolas Besso
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On episode 26, the final episode of season 2, our new host, Grace Kim, sits down with the original host and founder of the podcast, Ben Ho. Starting as a Harvard Law student, Ben launched this project driven by his simple yet profound desire to shed light on legal practice areas and the trends within emerging industries. Together, they delve into his journey, discussing the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the importance of pursuing one’s passions with intention. Make sure to listen through to the episode's end, as we reaffirm our dedication to exploring the legal aspects of emerging industries, giving listeners a sneak peek into what Season 3 has in store!
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On episode 10, we speak Alex Su, the Head of Community Development at Ironclad. Many of you know Alex for his Linkedin posts and his TikTok videos under the handle, “@legaltechbro”. On this episode of Pivots & Personalities, Alex talks about his journey from BigLaw lawyer to legaltech, how and why he started producing content, what type of content resonates with his audience and what that suggests about BigLaw generally, “the Harvard Kid” and more.
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On episode 9, we speak to Milson Yu, a partner at Cooley’s Palo Alto office, about the Public Companies practice area and the types of issues that companies need to adjust to after going public. Milson also shares about what it takes to make partner and discusses why diversity & representation among the partner class matters for associates considering whether to pursue the partner track.
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On episode 8, we speak to Jordan Roberts & Ran Ben-Tzur, partners at Fenwick & West. We learn about public exits, what an Initial Public Offering timeline looks like, and the types of considerations that companies need to make in preparation to go public. Jordan & Ran also share about the capital markets practice area.
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On episode 7, we speak to Kevin Cooper, a partner at Cooley’s New York City Office, about the mergers & acquisitions practice area, what an acquisition & sale process looks like, and the types of issues that buyers and sellers need to consider in M&A deals.
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On episode 6, we speak to Josh Beser, a partner at Wilson Sonsini’s New York office about the General Counsel’s role. We learn about the types of legal issues that general counsels help founders navigate and how the role compares with practicing at a law firm. Listen to hear Josh share perspectives from his time at fast-growing companies like Away, inc.
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On episode 5, we speak to Sepideh Mousakhani, a partner at Cooley’s Palo Alto office about the types of growing pains and challenges that founders tend to face as they build their startups from early into middle and late-stage companies. We also learn about how lawyers help their clients navigate this middle period and anticipate legal issues to come
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On episode 4, we speak to Robin Painter, a partner of Proskauer Rose & Sarah Reed, general counsel of RA Capital Management, about what representing venture capital funds and their General Partners (GP) & Limited Partners (LP) is like. We also learn about the lawyers’ role in helping general and limited partners recognize and manage the risks involved with VC investments.
One very cool fact we discovered during the recording is that Sarah was the originator of the NVCA forms, the same set of financing documents that every ECVC lawyer uses!
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On episode 3, we speak to Becki Degraw, a partner at Wilson Sonsini’s SOMA office, about raising capital at a startup’s pre-financing rounds, its later preferred equity financing rounds, devices for raising capital like SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity), and factors for considering who to raise capital investments from.
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On episode 2, we speak to Christopher Higgins, a partner at Orrick’s Washington D.C. office, about patents, Intellectual Property (IP), copyright, trade secrets, what types of IP considerations founders need to make as they set out to protect their ideas, and how IP lawyers help their clients navigate these issues.
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On episode 1, we speak to Jeff Laretto, a partner at Cooley’s New York City office, about the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) practice area, how it differs from other corporate practice areas like Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Capital Markets, and what makes successful ECVC lawyers.
Jeff also discusses what startup founders should consider at the founding stage, and how ECVC lawyers help founders avoid the biggest mistakes that tend to be made.
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2In this episode of our miniseries “Gameplan Advantage: A New Sport’s Age,” we dive into the complex world of sports law and integrity with Sabrina Perel, the Chief Compliance Officer at the NFL. Discover her fascinating journey from a psychology major to the forefront of legal compliance and policy management in one of the most dynamic fields today. Sabrina shares insightful experiences about navigating the evolving landscape of sports betting, including how the NFL addresses regulatory challenges, technological advancements, and the importance of maintaining game integrity. From developing comprehensive training programs for NFL personnel to spearheading initiatives that tackle emerging legal and ethical issues, this episode is a deep dive into the critical role of compliance in sports. Join us to explore the intersection of sports, law, and technology through the eyes of an expert shaping the future of the NFL.
Hosted by: Grace Kim
Edited and produced by: Nicolas Besso
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In this episode, we're thrilled to have Martin Gomez, a partner in Goodwin’s Technology and Life Sciences Business Unit. Marty is at the forefront of intellectual property matters and specializes in supporting technology and life sciences companies through the intricacies of new company formation, IP protection, fundraising, strategic transactions, and exits.
Join us as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of law and technology, and discover why AI is not a threat to legal jobs but an invaluable tool that lawyers should harness to shape the future of the profession. This is an episode you won't want to miss, especially if you're considering entering the legal tech space or simply intrigued by the transformative power of artificial intelligence.
Hosted by: Grace Kim
Edited and produced by: Nicolas Besso
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Join us for the final episode of our Fashion and Beauty miniseries, where we are joined by Giselle Rivers, Partner at Cooley. Giselle offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the support and guidance she offers to emerging companies in the beauty and fashion space. Discover how Giselle has forged deep and meaningful relationships by working alongside innovative founders and gain valuable insights into the upcoming trends poised to transform the landscape of beauty and fashion in the future!
Hosted by: Grace Kim
Edited and produced by: Nicolas Besso
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In this episode of our miniseries, we are joined by Cori Aleardi, the founding partner of Elevate Beauty, who brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the beauty industry. We delve into Cori's diverse career journey, exploring her initiatives in ventures backed by private equity and her navigation through this rapidly evolving, challenging market.
Join us as we unravel the complexities of investing in the beauty industry and examine the differing approaches to risk taken by investors and lawyers. With the advent of technology, globalization, and direct-to-consumer markets, Cori provides invaluable insights into regulatory trends and strategies for understanding the unique risks faced by investors and lawyers in the beauty industry.
Hosted by: Grace Kim
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