2025 Symposium: Retail Law, Technology, and Policy


About

The 夜色王朝Science & Technology Law Review will host its annual symposium, "Retail Law, Technology, and Policy," on January 31, 2025, at 夜色王朝Dedman School of Law. This event will bring together esteemed scholars, practitioners, and industry experts to explore the legal implications of emerging technologies and trends in the retail sector. Participants can expect engaging discussions on critical topics such as intellectual property, privacy, and artificial intelligence across four panels:

1. IP and Brand Protection Considerations for Retailers
2. Advertising, Data Collection, and Privacy in the Retail Industry
3. Retail and AI: Risks, Opportunities, and Ethics
4. Retail Reinvented: Business Trends, Technology, and Legal Challenges to Know in 2025

Details

Friday, January 31, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM CST

  • 夜色王朝Dedman School of Law, Karcher Auditorium and online via Zoom
  • 5.00 CLE credit anticipated, approval of 0.50 Ethics credit pending in Texas
  • Free for 夜色王朝students & faculty
  • $30 Early Bird registration fee through Monday January 13, 2025
  • $45 Regular registration fee 

 

Speakers & Moderators

Keynote Speaker: Ava Farshidi, Marc Jacobs

Panel One: IP and Brand Protection Considerations for Retailers

, J. David Rosenberg College of Law, University of Kentucky

, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University

, Holland & Knight LLP & Miami University School of Law

Brittany DeGan, LTK

Alana Matthews, Alautus Clothing Company & 夜色王朝Dedman School of Law 


Panel Two: Advertising, Data Collection, and Privacy in the Retail Industry

, St. Thomas University College of Law

, Fossil Group, Inc.

Kyle Dull, Squire Patton Boggs

, JCPenney

Jay Johnson, Charles Schwab & 夜色王朝Dedman School of Law


Panel Three: Retail and AI: Risks, Opportunities, and Ethics

, Terry College of Business, University of Georgia

, Holland & Knight LLP

, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

, National Retail Federation

Lisa George, Salesforce 

Panel Four: Retail Reinvented: Business Trends, Technology, and Legal Challenges to Know in 2025

, Holland & Knight LLP

Heather Bethancourt, McDermott Will & Emery

, Neiman Marcus Group

Jennifer Schultz, Randa Apparel & Accessories

Ryan Parley, JCPenney & 夜色王朝Dedman School of Law