Law and Entrepreneurship Student Association

Our Mission:

Provide a forum for students to develop an understanding and appreciation of the connection between law and business. The association will coordinate events/lectures and work closely with the Center for Law and Entrepreneurship. It will also foster social interaction for students by sponsoring gatherings and recreational activities.

Schedule of Events and Activities 2011-2012

April 19, 2012: Law of Wine

Speakers will discuss business and legal aspects of the wine industry; reciprocity laws between states, growing regions as indicating sources of wine, and labeling requirements. These experts will discuss the spirit of producing, selling, and marketing wine in Oregon! Wine and appetizer will be served. View a description of the event at Law of Wine 2012. Event co-chairs are Kala Bernhardt, Sims Ely, Ben Hobson and Sola Lee.

February 15, 2012: Venture Capitalism

Venture capital investing has grown from a small investment pool in the 1960s and early 1970s to a mainstream asset class that is a viable and significant part of the institutional and corporate investment portfolio. Find out what a venture capitalist is looking for and hear from an entrepreneur about the benefits and difficulties of working with venture capital. View a description of the event at Venture Capitalism 2012. Event co-chairs are Brent Hamilton and Kala Bernhardt.

March 15, 2012: In-House Counsel

It’s a career path that offers worlds of opportunity to ambitious business law students – the role of corporate counsel. A panel discussion on the topic brings lawyers from corporations and law firms to the law school to talk about their experiences working as – and with – corporate counsel. View a description of the event at In-House Counsel 2012.  Event co-chairs are Derek Hopp, Mike McLaughlin, and Karen Westbrook.

February 6, 2012: Steven Ramirez “Law and the Subprime Debacle”

LESA is a co-sponsor of the Wayne Morse Food for Thought event featuring Loyola University of Chicago professor Steven Ramirez.
282 Knight Law Center at 5:00 p.m

January 24, 2012: Transaction Law

LESA is a co-sponsor of a CertainTTE transaction event featuring transaction law panelists on a variety of topics. Come learn about business law in action!

November 2011: Thanksgiving Food Baskets

Each year the Public Interest Public Service (PIPS) group at the Oregon School of Law coordinates with an elementary school in Eugene to deliver Thanksgiving baskets to needy families.  LESA contributed to a family’s basket for the holiday.

November 3, 2011: Law of Beer

Beer. Who doesn’t love it? Speak with a distinguished panel of brew masters and guild members and learn about the law and business aspects of the beer industry. Beer and food provided. View a description of the event at Law of Beer 2011. Event co-chairs: Kala Bernhardt, Blake Brewster and Pat Crawley.

October 27, 2011: Solo Practitioner Panel

Thinking of hanging up your own shingle? A career path that means handling your own billing, marketing, office lease, coffee service, and CLIENTS? The ins and outs of going it alone. View a description of the event at Solo Practitioner Panel 2011. Event chairs: Catherine Jedlicka and Sims Ely.

October 5, 2011: David Korten “Agenda for a New Economy”

LESA is a co-sponsor of a Wayne Morse speaker series event featuring economist David Korten.
110 Knight Law Center at 6:30 p.m.

Fundraising 

Business Cards and Business Card Cases

Each year LESA prints professional quality business cards bearing the School of Law seal. LESA also offers silver metal card cases with the school seal. For information please contact Kala Bernhardt and Catherine Jedlicka.

Wine Sale

LESA has a nice supply of Silvan Ridge – Hinman Vineyard’s Pinot Gris. These attractively labeled bottles display the School of Law seal. For information, please contact LESA’s wine steward – Ben Hobson.