SU to host PNW Academy of Legal Studies in Business Conference; Keynote Is Kraken and Climate Pledge SVP and General Counsel

The Pacific Northwest Academy of Legal Studies in Business (PNALSB) regional conference will be held at the School of Law on April 14 and 15. The keynote speaker is Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena SVP and General Counsel Hewan Teshome. With a theme of Diversity and Disruption, the event is sponsored by Albers’ MBA in Sport and Entertainment Management.

The PNALSB is an association of university teachers and scholars in the fields of business law and the legal environment of business who teach outside of law schools. This regional organization is affiliated with the Academy of Legal Studies in Business. It meets annually in April, rotating locations typically among Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

The conference will feature three tracks of paper presentations: General Business Law (law and regulation); Sport and Entertainment; and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 

Among the most highly anticipated presentations is the panel discussion on the latest developments in NIL (name, image, likeness). NIL refers to the rights of college athletes to profit from their personal brands as mandated by an NCAA policy that went into effect on July 1, 2021. The evolving legal landscape for NIL makes it a closely watched topic by athletes, brands, universities and other stakeholders.

SU staff and faculty can attend the conference with a 40 percent discount on standard tickets. To receive the discount, enter the promo code SUFACST at checkout. Student tickets are priced at $28 and will require proof of student status.

More information on the conference can be found at PNALSB.