In an era driven by technology, it’s not surprising that legal operations teams are turning to data collection and analysis to rein in spending – and MSL grads like Jessica Lynch are helping to lead the charge.
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MSL Part-Time Residential Student Neil Misak Shares DJ Passion at Microsoft
One of the unique aspects of the MSL Program is the wide variety of talents that MSL students bring to the table. From music to sports to art, the MSL student body is a very talented group! Case in point: Part-time MSL student Neil Misak, a Microsoft employee, happens to be a very skilled DJ […]
How Teddy Scott Entered the Industry
Northwestern Law alumnus Teddy Scott joined the DPELC-MSL Speaker Series last week to tell the story of how he went from STEM student to CEO of PharmaCann, LLC. Scott led students through a brief history of the commercial marijuana industry in the United States and then shared an overview of his thirty years of experience. […]
Drew Hinkes Believes in Blockchain
Drew Hinkes has no trouble explaining Blockchain. Mr. Hinkes is co-founder and General Counsel of Athena Blockchain, a start-up investment bank focused on tokenized securities. He’s also an adjunct professor at the NYU Stern Business School and the NYU School of Law, where he co-teaches “Digital Currency, Blockchains, and the Future of the Financial Services […]
Admitted Students Day
Admitted Students Day is an exciting chance for faculty and staff to meet the incoming cohort and to give them a sense of Law School life. Last month, we had the pleasure of hosting students and their families for a tour of campus, an informational session with staff, and a welcome from our outgoing dean, […]
A Sample of this Semester’s Career Panels
Throughout the semester, the MSL students were invited to a series of events that exposed them to different career options. Here are a few of the panels that provided guidance, advice, and inspiration to those who are getting ready to graduate:
Lessons Learned from the Regulatory Roles in Industry Panel
This term, the MSL program has been hosting several career advancement-focused events that highlight different paths graduates may take. This week, the focus was on regulatory roles in startups, the pharmaceutical industry, and the chemical industry. The panelists included Erik Eglite, Senior VP, General Counsel & Chief Corporate Compliance Officer at Aurinia Pharmaceuticals; Michael Goldstein, Program Manager […]
5 Career Tips from Amazon’s Legal Team
On Tuesday, the MSL program organized an exclusive Q&A with Michael Deal, Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Amazon.com. Accompanied by Julius Chen (Senior Corporate Counsel), Khoury Cooper (Corporate Counsel), and Lauren Stubel (Recruiter), Deal spoke candidly to the MSL students about the inner workings of the company, the need for employees with interdisciplinary […]