What's the Big Idea: Law and Our Technological Future
"What's the Big Idea: Law and Our Technological Future" is an annual conference organized by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, focusing on the intersection of law and technology. The event is supported by the Ericson Innovation Fund, established in 2018 by William W. Ericson and Carmen Rodriguez Ericson, both alumni of the law school. The 2023 conference took place on February 3 at Northwestern University's San Francisco campus.
The conference covers a range of pressing topics at the nexus of law and technology. In 2023, sessions included discussions on regulating information platforms, legal considerations in bioinformatics, climate technology regulation, and embedding legal compliance into product design. These panels featured experts from academia, industry, and legal practice, providing diverse perspectives on emerging challenges and opportunities.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders through panel discussions and networking sessions. The event typically concludes with a networking reception, facilitating connections among professionals interested in law and technology. Notable speakers have included deans, professors, and industry leaders, offering insights into current trends and future directions.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, academics, policymakers, and technologists seeking to understand and influence the evolving relationship between law and technology. Participants gain valuable knowledge on regulatory developments, ethical considerations, and innovative practices shaping the future of the legal landscape.
Speakers(20)
Abdi Aidid
Assistant Professor of Law at University of Toronto Faculty of Law
Abdi Aidid is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law.
Alexander Fishkin
General Counsel at FreeWire Technologies
Alexander Fishkin serves as the General Counsel at FreeWire Technologies.
Daniel B. Rodriguez
Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Daniel B. Rodriguez is a Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Daniel W. Linna Jr.
Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Daniel W. Linna Jr. is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Danielle Benecke
Partner at Baker & McKenzie LLP
Danielle Benecke is a Partner at Baker & McKenzie LLP.
Elisa Jagerson
Managing Director at Wildcat Venture Partners
Elisa Jagerson is the Managing Director at Wildcat Venture Partners.
Emerson H. Tiller
J. Landis Martin Professor of Law & Business, Director of West Coast Initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Emerson H. Tiller is the J. Landis Martin Professor of Law & Business and Director of West Coast Initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Eric Goldman
Professor of Law at Santa Clara University School of Law
Eric Goldman is a Professor of Law at Santa Clara University School of Law.
Gautam Barua
Partner at Aclaria Partners
Gautam Barua is a Partner at Aclaria Partners.
Geoffrey Moore
Venture Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners
Geoffrey Moore is a Venture Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners.
Hannah Bloch-Wehba
Associate Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law
Hannah Bloch-Wehba is an Associate Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law.
Hari M. Osofsky
Dean and Myra and James Bradwell Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Hari M. Osofsky serves as the Dean and Myra and James Bradwell Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Jon Callas
Director of Public Interest Technology at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Jon Callas serves as the Director of Public Interest Technology at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Jonathan Protzenko
Principal Researcher at Microsoft
Jonathan Protzenko is a Principal Researcher at Microsoft.
Laura Pedraza-Fari a
Associate Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Laura Pedraza-Fari a is an Associate Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Lauren Foster Wu
Senior Director of Privacy at Evidation Health
Lauren Foster Wu is the Senior Director of Privacy at Evidation Health.
Lisa Benjamin
Assistant Professor of Law at Lewis & Clark Law School
Lisa Benjamin is an Assistant Professor of Law at Lewis & Clark Law School.
Paul Gowder
Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Paul Gowder is a Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Sarah Lawsky
Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Sarah Lawsky is a Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Shelly Simana
Fellow at Stanford Law School
Shelly Simana is a Fellow at Stanford Law School.
Event Details
- Date
- February 3, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- Northwestern University San Francisco
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, policymakers, technologists