The HLEP Podcast

Apr 24 2024 36 ep. 51 mins 4
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Where do students go for a 101 introduction to corporate lawyering, emerging industries, and the practice areas and issues relevant to them? This podcast aims to do just that. Season 1 explores lawyering across the corporate life cycle. In Season 2, we interview current & former lawyers with interesting stories, career pivots, and passion projects; learn about lawyering in a bear market; and explore the next big emerging industries. The HLEP Podcast is a production of the Harvard Law Entrepreneurship Project, an officially recognized student organization of Harvard Law School. Hosted by Ben Ho

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“Gameplan Advantage: A New Sports Age” with Sabrina Perel, Chief Compliance Officer at the NFL

Apr 24 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of our miniseries “Gameplan Advantage: A New Sport’s Age,” we dive into the complex world of sports law and integrity with Sabrina Perel, the Chief Compliance Officer at the NFL. Discover her fascinating journey from a psychology major to the forefront of legal compliance and policy management in one of the most dynamic fields today. Sabrina shares insightful

“The New Legal Landscape of Sports Betting” featuring Ashwin Krishnan, Chief Legal Officer at Betr.

Apr 17 2024 49 mins  
Join us for a conversation on the exciting developments in the world of sports betting. Following a landmark 2018 Supreme Court ruling, betting platforms have rapidly expanded across the US, each offering users a unique experience. Ashwin Krishnan offers firsthand insight from the perspective of Betr, a company co-founded by influencer Jake Paul. We cover a wide range of topics inc

“Gameplan Advantage: A New Sports Age” with Carolyn Renzin, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at FanDuel

Apr 10 2024 56 mins  
Dive into the thrilling world of sports betting with our latest podcast episode featuring Carolyn Renzin, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Fanduel. Discover what it took to navigate the legal complexities of a company navigating new legal frontiers and gain insight into the fascinating legal questions driving the development of sports and tech. From innovative technology to ev

“AI Ventures: Navigating Legal Frontiers” with Rebecca Lynn, Co-Founder and General Partner of Canvas Ventures

Apr 02 2024 50 mins  
Tune into our last episode of our AI Ventures miniseries where we are joined by Rebecca Lynn, Co-Founder and General Partner of Canvas Ventures, renowned for pioneering investments in AI applications within Fintech and Healthtech. Rebecca, a distinguished investor who has graced the prestigious Midas list an impressive five times, invites you to explore her journey navigating the e

“AI Ventures: Navigating Legal Frontiers” with Pablo Arredondo, founder of Casetext, current VP & Co-Counsel at Thomson Reuters

Mar 20 2024 48 mins  
Dive into the intersection of AI and law with our next episode in the miniseries, “AI Ventures: Navigating Legal Frontiers.” In this installment, we feature Pablo Arredondo, the founder of Casetext and currently the Vice President, CoCounsel at Thomson Reuters. Pablo shares his journey, beginning with how he identified a gap in the legal industry and the bold steps he undertook

“AI Ventures: Navigating Legal Frontiers” with Marty Gomez, Partner at Goodwin

Mar 13 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, we're thrilled to have Martin Gomez, a partner in Goodwin’s Technology and Life Sciences Business Unit. Marty is at the forefront of intellectual property matters and specializes in supporting technology and life sciences companies through the intricacies of new company formation, IP protection, fundraising, strategic transactions, and exits. Join us as we ex

“Fashion and Beauty: Breaking the Mold” with Giselle Rivers, Partner at Cooley

Mar 06 2024 42 mins  
Join us for the final episode of our Fashion and Beauty miniseries, where we are joined by Giselle Rivers, Partner at Cooley. Giselle offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the support and guidance she offers to emerging companies in the beauty and fashion space. Discover how Giselle has forged deep and meaningful relationships by working alongside innovative founders and gain val

“Fashion and Beauty: Breaking the Mold” with Cori Aleardi, Founding Partner, Elevate Beauty

Feb 27 2024 56 mins  
In this episode of our miniseries, we are joined by Cori Aleardi, the founding partner of Elevate Beauty, who brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the beauty industry. We delve into Cori's diverse career journey, exploring her initiatives in ventures backed by private equity and her navigation through this rapidly evolving, challenging market. Join us as we unravel t

“Fashion and Beauty: Breaking the Mold” with Jeff Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of DIBS Beauty

Feb 21 2024 35 mins  
On this episode of our miniseries, “Fashion and Beauty: Breaking the Mold”, Jeff Lee, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of DIBS Beauty, speaks to his unique blend of entrepreneurial vision and strategic prowess in the beauty industry. We delve into the intriguing pivots he’s made throughout his career from his role as a senior associate at Wachtell to serving as COO of- A-Rod Co

“Passing the Mic: Goodbyes and Introductions” with Ben Ho, founder of the HLEP Podcast and former host.

Feb 13 2024 29 mins  
On episode 26, the final episode of season 2, our new host, Grace Kim, sits down with the original host and founder of the podcast, Ben Ho. Starting as a Harvard Law student, Ben launched this project driven by his simple yet profound desire to shed light on legal practice areas and the trends within emerging industries. Together, they delve into his journey, discussing the challen