24 episodes
The HLEP Podcast Harvard Law Entrepreneurship Project
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4.8 • 16 Ratings
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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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Emerging Industries 101: Space Law - George John, Hogan Lovells LLP
On episode 23, we speak to George John, a senior associate at Hogan Lovells LLP, about practicing space law. George gives us an introduction to what practicing space law looks like, some of the major regulatory frameworks that players need to be aware of, and the policy concerns arising at the frontiers of this exciting emerging industry. If you’ve always had an interest in space law but just didn’t know where to look to start exploring, this episode is for you!
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Running a Venture-Backed Company in a Recession - Mike Lincoln, Vice Chair, Cooley LLP
On episode 22, we speak to Mike Lincoln, the vice chair of Cooley LLP. Mike discusses how venture-backed companies are navigating the present economic environment, how such companies are responding to its pressures across different stages of growth, and how this cycle compares to previous downturns. Mike also gives us excellent insight into what it takes to succeed as an emerging companies and venture capital lawyer. If you’re interested in practicing in this space and representing founders, this episode is for you!
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Emerging Industries 101: Artificial Intelligence - Maneesha Mithal, Wilson Sonsini LLP
On episode 21, we speak to Maneesha Mithal, a partner at Wilson Sonsini LLP, about practicing in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space. Maneesha introduces us to the policy concerns emerging in this space, its relevant regulatory frameworks, and the types of legal issues lawyers help clients navigate in AI. Maneesha also tells us about her experience working as a government lawyer and how it compares to her work in private practice today. If you are interested in practicing in the artificial intelligence space, this episode is for you!
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Dealmaking in a Recession - Morgan Beller, General Partner, NFX; Jordan Roberts, Partner, Fenwick & West
On episode 20, we kickoff our “Lawyering in a Recession” series with Morgan Beller, a General Partner at the venture capital firm, NFX, and Jordan Roberts, a partner at Fenwick & West.
Morgan and Jordan discuss dealmaking in a recession from the venture investor’s point of view, how our current bear market has influenced deal terms and the evaluative process for venture investors, and how venture investors are approaching their portfolio companies. They also discuss how lawyers interested in the venture capital space can position themselves to make a potential pivot.
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Emerging Industries 101: EnergyTech - Yael Perl & Kristin Seeger, Orrick LLP
On episode 19, we kickoff our Introduction to Emerging Industries miniseries with Yael Perl & Kristin Seeger, partners at Orrick LLP, who introduce us to legal practice in the EnergyTech sector.
Yael & Kristin discuss what issues clients in this emerging industry face and how lawyers help clients navigate them. If you are interested in working in the Energytech, Climatetech, or Cleantech space, this episode is for you!
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Advising Mature Public Companies - Jason Kent, Cooley LLP
On episode 18, we speak to Jason Kent, the co-chair of Cooley’s Public Companies practice group. We pick up where we left off in season 1 and learn about public companies as they mature, years after the IPO event. Jason discusses what it’s like to advise such mature public companies, the types of legal issues mature public companies face as they encounter greater visibility in the public spotlight, and how lawyers help such clients navigate them. Jason also shares career advice for law students and junior associates interested in practicing in this space.
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This podcast is AWESOME! Ben brings on fantastic guests from the most well-renowned tech-focused law firms in the world to discuss the legal and practical work involved in taking companies from cradle to exit.