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USC Gould is a top-ranked law school with a 120-year history and reputation for academic excellence. We are located on the beautiful 228-acre USC University Park Campus, just south of downtown Los Angeles.
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LAIPLA Roadshow
Jan 26, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
The Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA) and USC Gould School of Law CSO invite you to the annual USC Law School Roadshow!
Join us for the opportunity to learn about Intellectual Property practice and LAIPLA, the area’s largest organization of Intellectual Property attorneys. Hear about current issues in IP from industry leaders working in patents, copyright, trademark, entertainment, and technology.
Learn tips to successfully navigate the practice of law and network with experienced IP attorneys.
Featured Speakers:
- Erica J. Van Loon: Partner, Intellectual Property Litigation at Nixon Peabody
- Bassil Madanat: Attorney, Intellectual Property Counseling at MAD IP
- Charlotte Wen: Associate, Intellectual Property Litigation at Irell & Manella
- Jordan Nafekh: Associate, Intellectual Property Litigation at Irell & Manella
DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 26, 2023 @ 12:00 PM
LOCATION: ROOM 130
REGISTER: https://law-usc-csm.symplicity.com/surveys/2022_StuRSVP_LAIPLA_Road_Show
(For Free Lunch: RSVP by Monday, Jan. 23rd at 5 p.m.)
Join LAIPLA: Here (free for students!)
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