Ninth Annual Fashion Law Symposium, 04/12
Threads of Compliance: The Legal & Business Challenges of Fashion
Friday, April 12
9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Laurence E. Hirsch '71 Classroom (Room 101)
John F. Scarpa Hall
This year’s Fashion Law Symposium promises a comprehensive exploration of the legal and business frameworks that shape the fashion industry. Join us as industry leaders share their insights on several hot topics, including IP protection, M&A trends, ESG concerns, influencer culture and more. Whether a student, legal professional or designer, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to collaborate and connect.
The Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board has approved this symposium for 2 Substantive and 1 Ethical CLE credits. Please note that registration for this event is required. Following the symposium, there will be a networking hour with a fashion showcase and light refreshments in the Ambassador David F. Girard-diCarlo ’73 and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo ’74 Student Lounge.
Agenda
Subject to change
9:30-10:00 a.m.: Registration & Breakfast
10:00-11:00 a.m.: Panel 1 – State of the Industry: From a Business Perspective
- , Associate Partner, Bain & Company
- , Chief Operating Officer and Executive Advisor, Fixer Advisory Group
- , Partner & Co-Chair of the Fashion Apparel and Beauty Industry Team, Foley & Lardner
Moderated by Jahnvi Patel ’24, Co-Chair, Fashion Law Society
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Panel 2 – Unraveling the Lawyer’s Role in Fashion
- , Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
- , Vice President of Global Commercial Relations, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
- , Associate General Counsel, URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
- , Director, Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation, Louis Vuitton Americas and Adjunct Fashion Law Professor, Villanova Law
Moderated by MarySheila McDonald, John F. Scarpa Professor of Entrepreneurship, Director of the John F. Scarpa Center for Entrepreneurship and Law & Faculty Advisor of the Fashion Law Society
12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch
1:00-2:00 p.m.: Panel 3 – Sole Counsel: Exploring the Legal Landscape of Sneakers
- , Associate General Counsel, SNIPES
- , Partner, Duane Morris
- , Chief Executive Officer, Proof Authentication
Moderated by Aaron Hudson ’24, Co-Chair, Fashion Law Society
2:00-3:00 p.m.: Networking Hour/Fashion Showcase with the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator’s Designers in Residence