Erwin Cruz (MSL ’17) already had an impressive thirty-year career to his credit, including two graduate degrees, when he entered the MSL program. But Erwin knew that the MSL program, with its focus on the intersection of business, technology, and the law, would give him the knowledge and skills that would allow him to remain relevant in a constantly evolving industry. Erwin brought his vast experience to the classroom, and actively interacted with his fellow students and with Northwestern Law’s outstanding faculty. His energy and investment paid off – Erwin was recently named a Top 300 IP Strategist by IAM.

Current Job Title: Director, Intellectual Property Strategy and Management, W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Pre-MSL Degrees Earned: MBA; MS, Information Systems; BA, Criminal Justice

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