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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, ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ 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