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Navigating Policy Shifts at the FDA, USPTO and NIH

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:00:00 Z

Join WilmerHale Partners Jekkie Kim, MD, Barry Hurewitz and Barish Ozdamar for a comprehensive discussion covering NIH grants, FDA reviews and timelines, USPTO policies, intellectual property strategies, and licensing and collaborations.

Navigating Policy and Leadership Shifts for Life Science and Technology Companies

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:30:00 Z

WilmerHale Partners Jekkie Kim, MD, Barry Hurewitz, John Rockwell and Barish Ozdamar will deliver critical insights to help life sciences and technology professionals navigate the complex interplay of federal policies, innovation, and intellectual property, empowering them to strengthen their strategies within an ever-changing regulatory and IP landscape.

SAFEs: not as simple as they sound

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:00 Z

Partner Gary Schall will join Jorian Hoover, a consultant specializing in helping startup founders reach their fundraising goals, for a webinar entitled, "SAFEs: not as simple as they sound" on Tuesday, January 21.

"Own Your Own (AI) Intelligence" - A Discussion

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:00:00 Z

On September 11, WilmerHale Partner Ariel Soiffer and Alex Pentland, Dr. John Svioka and Paul Baier from GAI Insights will host a discussion titled, “Own Your Own (AI) Intelligence."

Cornell Celebration 2024

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z

Partner Ariel Soiffer will lead a session titled "AI, Startups, and the Law" on April 11, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. The session will focus on the legal complexities that startups face in the AI sector.

Defense Tech Revolution: Financing Alternatives and Challenges

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:00:00 Z

Join an interdisciplinary team of WilmerHale lawyers for a webinar series focused on the legal challenges faced by emerging defense tech companies.

Silicon Valley Bank: Current Questions and Emerging Issues

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 15:00:00 Z

Questions about the SVB collapse? This webinar will help stakeholders understand what their next steps should be.

Privacy Bootcamp

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:30:00 Z

WilmerHale Partner and privacy professional Kirk Nahra will speak at this conference.

Founder-Led Biotech Summit

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:00:00 Z

A free virtual summit convening biotech founders, PhDs, scientists, investors and leaders.

BPEP: Idea to Funding Fall 2021 Workshop Series

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:00:00 Z

Joe Wyatt will discuss the stages of a startup and the role a startup law firm plays during the journey.

BGI and Azores Accel Bootcamp

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Z

Ariel Soiffer presented on the topic “Negotiation Dynamics.”

Transatlantic AI Hackathon

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Z

WilmerHale Senior Associate Jake Wyrick will participate as a judge for this competition.

Dreamit Dose: 5 Biggest Term Sheet Mistakes Founders Make

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z

In this guest Dreamit Dose, Daniel Zimmermann, partner at WilmerHale and co-chair of its Emerging Company and Venture Capital Practice, offers his 5 biggest term sheet mistakes founders should avoid.

Developing & Implementing an IP Strategy: Avoiding Startup Common Pitfalls

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z

During the BGI Online Bootcamp, WilmerHale Partner Ariel Soiffer led the presentation titled “Developing & Implementing an IP Strategy: Avoiding Startup Common Pitfalls."

QuickLaunch University Webinar: Venture Capital Trends and 2021 Outlook

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:00:00 Z

Join our panelists as they reflect on the market for early-stage companies and what to expect in 2021.

CITRIS Foundry Startup Showcase – Spring 2021

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:30:00 Z

Join CITRIS Foundry Startup Showcase as it celebrates the CITRIS Foundry spring and summer cohorts from 2020 with a community of innovators, entrepreneurs, mentors and supporting partners.

Weill Cornell Medicine Startup Symposium

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:00:00 Z

Weill Cornell Medicine Startup Symposium is a half-day event that will include startup pitches, a keynote speaker and a panel of investors.

MassBio: Cytiva ConneXtions – Attracting Investors, The Art and Science of Capital Formation

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 13:00:00 Z

Please join Biocom, Cytiva, and MassBio for a live panel discussion and virtual networking event with cell and gene therapy startup thought leaders.

18th Annual MIT Sloan CFO Virtual Summit

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:30:00 Z

Partner Jason Kropp will moderate the panel “Managing Up: Boards, Investors and Partners.”

Plug and Play Winter Summit 2020

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Z

Plug and Play is proud to present the 160+ startups that have graduated from eight industry focused innovation program batches.

MassBio: Cytiva ConneXtions – Strategies for Startups

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:00:00 Z

Please join Biocom, Cytiva, and MassBio for a live panel discussion and virtual networking event with cell and gene therapy startup thought leaders.

TechGC Virtual Private Dinner + CLE: Opportunistically Paving the Path for a Potential Sale

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Z

Oftentimes, a serious M&A buyer can come out of nowhere, or a company can find itself quickly pivoting to seeking a strategic M&A transaction.

Plug and Play: Corporate Partnerships and Investments

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z

WilmerHale Partner Todd Rumberger participated in a presentation for founders wanting to learn how to approach bigger corporate companies for potential partnerships, investments or acquisition.

Plug and Play: How to Enter the US Market

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z

WilmerHale Partner Todd Rumberger participated in a presentation with Armanino (CPA) to walkthrough the steps to set up a business or subsidiary in the US for international founders.

Plug and Play Fall Summit 2020

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:00:00 Z

Innovation platform Plug and Play will present the 102 batch startups that have graduated from six of its industry-focused innovation programs.

Smart Cities Innovation Day

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z

Roundtable discussion, followed up by a training session and then presentations.

TechGC Venture Financing Virtual Forum: The GC’s Role in Fundraising in a New World

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z

This forum gives GCs the leading edge through stories and insights from leaders in the venture capital space.

Corporate Partnership & Investments

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:00:00 Z

Partner Todd Rumberger will speak at this webinar hosted by Plug and Play.

MIT Enterprise Forum: Connected Things 2020

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:00:00 Z

The Connected Things 2020 conference will gather together corporate and startup leaders to uncover the opportunities and challenges at the intersection of Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

Allocating Founder Equity

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 08:00:00 Z

In this workshop hosted by Plug and Play, Partner Eric Hanson will explore the fundamental concepts around founder equity, founder agreements and certain fundraising concepts for your seed financing.

IP Strategies and Considerations for Startups

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:00:00 Z

In this webinar hosted by Plug and Play, Counsel Lawrence Gallick will discuss intellectual property assets, which are frequently the most valuable assets for tech and life science startups.

IP Summit 2020: The Business of Innovation & the Risk of “Staying Put”

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 Z

Seventh.ai is bringing founders, investors, attorneys and accelerators together in a multi-track online IP Summit where they will explore how to get the most business value from your intellectual assets.

Preparing a Pro Forma Cap Table for VC Financing

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:00:00 Z

This workshop, hosted by U First Capital, will provide an understanding of the most important aspects of building a pro forma cap table and demonstrate how to model it out.

Early-Stage Startup Legal & Equity Advice During COVID-19

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:00:00 Z

In this workshop led by Partner Glenn Luinenburg, participants will discuss what early-stage startups are struggling with the most on the legal and finance front.

Berkeley SkyDeck’s P&G Ventures Pitch Challenge

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Z

Pitch competition and judging event; with $10K award for the winner.

CWRU “Spartans Step Up” Webcast Series: Entrepreneurship

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:00:00 Z

WilmerHale Partner and CWRU alumni Eric Hanson will participate on the panel to discuss entrepreneurship in the era of COVID-19.

Republic: Exited Founder Janelle Benjamin - SheWorx Female Founder Series #5

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:30:00 Z

The next event in Republic’s Female Founder series is featuring Janelle Benjamin, serial entrepreneur and investor. She is one of the precious few Black female entrepreneurs to raise over $1 million in funding and successfully exit.

Republic's Angel Investing Masterclass Series: Due Diligence 201 & Deal Structure

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:00:00 Z

Join Republic for the third session of their free three-part Masterclass Series that digs deep into what angel investing really means with a stacked lineup of seasoned angel investors.

QuickLaunch University Webinar: Down-Round Financings

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:00:00 Z

Join us on June 17 for a QuickLaunch University Webinar on Navigating Down-Round Financings.

Entrepreneurship at Cornell: How a Pro Invests In, Acquires and Builds Companies

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:00:00 Z

Thirty years ago Amy Banse started at Comcast as a lawyer-turned-operator-turned-investor. Now, she's leading their corporate venture capital arm, Comcast Ventures. Hear how she created a dynamic career path by investing in, acquiring and building companies, all while staying with the same company.

Republic's Angel Investing Masterclass Series: Creating your Investment Thesis & Startup Key Signals

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:00:00 Z

Join Republic for the second session of their free three-part Masterclass Series that digs deep into what angel investing really means with a stacked lineup of seasoned angel investors.

ELabNYC Fundraising and Financing Webinar

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:30:00 Z

This presentation on fundraising basics will address questions around investment milestones, financing structures, valuations, strategic investments and joint ventures.

Startup Law 101, Part 1: Incorporation and Liftoff in Silicon Valley

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:00:00 Z

First part of an eight-part educational series for founders. Discussing the basics of starting a company in SV from a legal perspective.

QuickLaunch University Webinar: Privacy and Data Security Considerations for Startups

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:00:00 Z

In this session, WilmerHale Partners Kirk Nahra and Rosemary Reilly will address why these issues are so important for startups, how privacy law is evolving and what startups should be considering in connection with these issues.

LOI Best Practices

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:00:00 Z

WilmerHale Partner Todd Rumberger will present on best practices when negotiating and putting in place LOIs, as well as next steps, during this Plug and Play session on "LOI Best Practices."

Engaging With Corporates

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:00:00 Z

WilmerHale Partner Todd Rumberger will serve as a panelist during this Plug and Play session on "Engaging With Corporates."

MIT Enterprise Forum: Connected Things 2020

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:00:00 Z

The Connected Things 2020 conference will gather together corporate and startup leaders to uncover the opportunities and challenges at the intersection of IoT (Internet of Things) and AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning).

Understanding the Venture Capital Term Sheet

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z

WilmerHale Partner Todd Rumberger will participate in a workshop on the key differences between Series Seed Term Sheets and Series A Term Sheet.

48th Annual Conference of the USA Branch of the International Fiscal Association

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 Z

This two-day event will feature substantive sessions on international tax topics, featuring prominent speakers from private practice, industry, and government.

How to Avoid Common Startup Company Mistakes – Best Practices

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:00:00 Z

WilmerHale Partner Joe Wyatt presented on how to avoid common startup mistakes and shared best practices for founders.