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 for 2007-2008

October 30, 2007: 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. LESA event organizers for 2007 are Colleen Tang, Kirk Neste, and Kaci Callahan.

November 16, 2007: Women's Work: Business, Business Law, and Business Litigation

This full day symposium is co-sponsored by LESA and the Center for Law and Entrepreneurship. LESA organizers are Jumane Redway-Upshur, Melissa Beyer, and Tom Moseman.

March 5, 2008: 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 last year's event at In-House Counsel March 2007. LESA event organizers for 2008 are Kaci Callahan and Tom Moseman.

March 6, 2008: Intellectual Property

Lawyers from various sectors discuss the importance of Intellectual Property in all aspects of business. This panel discussion benefits students interested in IP law, but also those with an interest in any sort of business law. Students learn how Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents affect everyday entrepreneurs. View a description of last year's event at Intellectual Property February 2007. LESA event organizers for 2008 are Melissa Beyer and Joel Lohrmeyer.

April 1, 2008: 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 last year's event at Venture Capitalism March 2007. LESA event organizers for 2008 are Bill Sedlak and Sean Bratner.

April 17, 2008: Law of Wine

Speakers discuss business and legal aspects of the wine industry in the first hour. Specifically, the wine industry must deal with shipping reciprocity laws between states, growing regions as indicating sources of wine, and labeling requirements. In the second hour, we will have a reception during which the speakers will engage students in small groups. Wine and appetizer will be served. View a description of last year's event at Law of Wine April 2007. LESA organizers for 2008 are Marie Yang and Kristen Edwards.

Future Events

Multi-discipline Activities:

This year, LESA is also increasing its role interacting with the business school for events such as the Sustainable Business Symposium. The board feels this is an area that Oregon Law students are particularly adept at dealing with given that the school's two strongest areas are business law and environmental law. We look to bring these two areas together to emphasize sustainable business solutions and green entrepreneurship.

PIPS Service Day:

View a description of LESA's participation in the April 2008 event at PIPS Service Day.

Fundraising

Business Card Printing:

Each year LESA prints professional quality business cards bearing the School of Law seal. If you are interested in ordering cards for 2007-08 please contact Marie Yang.

Business Card Case Sales:

These snazzy slim-profile metal cases are imprinted with the School of Law logo. Each business card case is attractively priced at $10.00 and in stock now. To purchase contact Marie Yang.

Wine Sale:

LESA has a nice supply of Silvan Ridge - Hinman Vineyard's Rogue Valley Red.

These attractively labeled bottles display the School of Law seal.

For information, please contact LESA's wine steward - Jumane Redway.