Entrepreneurship and Startup Law

This course offers an intensive and practical survey of the critical legal and transactional matters facing start-ups and emerging businesses. In an interactive environment using a combination of case analysis, class discussions, presentations, and real-world insights, students will learn about the foundational legal considerations involved in starting a business and establishing a sustainable organization. Topics include choice of business form; corporate governance; labor and employment law; intellectual property; privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity; capital raising; and common deal structures. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with an understanding of the legal fundamentals of creating, operating, and growing an enterprise.Students must complete a final group project and write an end of semester paper. Attendance is mandatory (including during Add/Drop period) unless prior arrangements are made with the professor.