Events

A casual academic exchange where Perrin Institute researchers met with Oxford faculty to discuss shared interests in policy research. This three-day visit facilitated informal conversations on current research projects, potential collaborations, and the exchange of ideas. The format was deliberately kept flexible to allow for organic conversations and relationship building.

Join us for an insightful discussion with Professor Kimberly Robinson, one of the nation's leading education law experts. Professor Robinson will speak about K-20 educational equity, school funding, Title IX, and equal opportunity. As the creator of the Education Rights Institute with $4.9 million in funding, she brings unparalleled expertise to these critical issues.

Explore the intersection of law and entrepreneurship with Robert Masri, who teaches the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at UVA Law. Mr. Masri will discuss legal frameworks for startups, venture capital structures, and the practical aspects of entrepreneurial law. As both an attorney and entrepreneur, he brings unique insights to legal practice in the startup ecosystem.

Learn about complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions from Peter Lyons, Senior Counsel at Freshfields in New York. Mr. Lyons specializes in US and international public and private M&A transactions and serves on the board of directors of American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. This session will cover strategic legal considerations in global corporate transactions.

Discover the evolving landscape of environmental law and its intersection with technology with Professor Michael Livermore from UVA Law. Professor Livermore will discuss environmental regulation, cost-benefit analysis, and the application of data science to legal texts. His research bridges traditional environmental law with cutting-edge legal technology applications.