BLJ Symposium Explores Intersection of Business and Law
On Friday, March 12, the UC Davis Business Law Journal hosted its annual symposium at UC Davis School of Law. Top scholars from across the country explored current events and trends involving business and law.
This year's symposium was titled "Technology Transactions in the Post-Financial Crisis Economy." Panelists participated in discussions on the future of technology-based transactions and the resulting legal implications. Law School faculty and alumni participated in many of the panel discussions.
"The symposium featured distinguished lawyers from both Sacramento and the Bay Area who represent technology companies in a variety of areas," said Professor Afra Afsharipour. "Bringing together these minds to share ideas and experiences resulted in an interesting and productive day. The program was well-received by students from both the Law School and the business school, and by local practitioners, who listened to and interacted with the panelists."
Introductory Remarks
Dean Kevin R. Johnson, UC Davis School of Law
Panel Discussion 1: Technology Mergers and Acquisitions in the Wake of the Financial Crisis
Karen Dempsey ‘88, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Alan Denenberg, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Bruce Dravis, Downey Brand LLP
Afra Afsharipour, UC Davis School of Law
Panel Discussion 2: Managing Intellectual Property in a Challenging Economic Climate
Robert Hawn ‘84, Structure Law Group
Cathy Kirkman, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Scott Pink, DLA Piper
Steven Weiner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Peter Lee, UC Davis School of Law
Roundtable Discussion: Predictions for the Future of Technology Transactions
Jishnu Menon ‘06, Legal Counsel for Adobe Systems Incorporated
Panel Discussion 3: Emerging Financing Alternatives
Julia Cowles, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Suzanne Graeser ‘87, Morrison & Foerster LLP
Michelle Hallsten , Greenberg Traurig LLP
Shahram Seyedin-Noor, NextBio
Andrew Hargadon, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
The UC Davis Business Law Journal was the first business law journal in the nation to electronically publish articles written by professionals, academics, and law students using a concise, journalistic style. While traditional law journals are heavy on academic theory and light on practical use, the UC Davis Business Law Journal is a tool for users to obtain quality legal and business analysis that is easily accessible and, best of all, succinct. The UC Davis Business Law Journal now publishes two print issues each year, and provides access to author abstracts and interviews online.