Future of Innovation, Sustainability, and the Law Symposium
The Future of Innovation, Sustainability, and the Law Symposium is an annual event organized by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's Program on Food and Animal Law and Sustainability, in collaboration with the Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center. This symposium serves as a platform for engaging discussions and knowledge sharing at the intersection of animal welfare, public policy, environmental issues, and entrepreneurship.
The 2026 symposium will feature two main panels: "Barriers to Sustainable Agriculture and Paths to Reform" and "Financing Food Innovation: Legal and Policy Issues in Alternative Proteins and the Future of Animal Welfare." These sessions will bring together experts to explore challenges and opportunities within sustainable agriculture and food innovation.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network during the reception and poster presentation following the panels. Notable speakers include Tammi Etheridge, Kiki Hubbard, Christian Lovell, Madeline Cohen, Karuna Rawal, and Aaditi Tamhankar, with moderation by Professors David Dana and Esther Barron.
This symposium is ideal for startup founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, activists, academics, thought leaders, and students from law, business, undergraduate, and engineering disciplines who are interested in the intersections of law, sustainability, and innovation.
Speakers(8)
Aaditi Tamhankar
Associate at Bluestein Ventures
Aaditi Tamhankar is an associate at Bluestein Ventures, specializing in investments in the food and beverage sector.
Christian Lovell
Senior Director of Programs at Farm Action
Christian Lovell serves as the Senior Director of Programs at Farm Action, advocating for equitable and sustainable food policies.
David Dana
Kirkland & Ellis Professor of Law, Professor of Real Estate, Kellogg School of Management & Director, Program on Sustainability and Food and Animal Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
David Dana is the Kirkland & Ellis Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, specializing in environmental law and property law.
Esther Barron
Clinical Professor of Law & Director at Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center
Esther Barron is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Karuna Rawal
Angel Investor/Advisor, Marketing Executive for consumer-driven industries
Karuna Rawal is an angel investor and advisor with extensive experience as a marketing executive in consumer-driven industries.
Kiki Hubbard
Researcher at Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Kiki Hubbard is a researcher at the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on sustainable agriculture and food systems.
Madeline Cohen
Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs at The Good Food Institute
Madeline Cohen is the Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs at The Good Food Institute, focusing on alternative proteins and food innovation.
Tammi Etheridge
Associate Professor of Law at The Washington and Lee University School of Law
Tammi Etheridge is an Associate Professor of Law at The Washington and Lee University School of Law, specializing in environmental law and policy.
Event Details
- Date
- April 3, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Startup founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, activists, academics, thought leaders, and students from law, business, undergraduate, and engineering disciplines.
- CLE Credits
- Pending approval for general CLE credit hours in Illinois.