LES Academy

OCTOBER 17-19, 2025

Hosted at Ropes & Gray, at 800 Boylston St Boston MA 02199

Take your career to the next level with LES Academy! Join interactive and cutting-edge education sessions taught by expert faculty from industry, academia, legal and valuation firms. Network with peers, the LES faculty and leadership.

If you are looking for more information on LES Academy, we encourage you to watch this video presented by the Co-Chair of LES Education, Mihaela Bojin.

If interested, please review the course descriptions below. Two tracks (max 40 attendees/track). Choose a track that fits your interests and skill level:

Business Development (Track I)

less than 3 years of experience as a licensing professional (IP, licensing, and/or valuation)

This track starts on Friday with an overview of intellectual property and the licensing process. We will continue Saturday with modules on valuation and negotiations, both taught at an early career level. We will wrap up on Sunday with a session on how to successfully manage IP and live with the deal. There will also be a panel discussion on career advancement.

This course should strengthen your understanding of the business development process (regardless of your industry), and help you expand your network through the LES community.

Friday (10/17) – Ins and Outs of IP Commercialization

1-5pm, IP and Licensing
5-6pm, Networking

Saturday (10/18) – Business Development

8am-12pm, Valuation I
Lunch
1-5pm, Negotiation I
5-6 Panel, Wellness (career advancement)
6-7 pm Networking

Sunday (10/19) – Closing & Living with the Deal

8am-12pm, Closing and Compliance

Dealmaking (Track II)

3+ years of experience as a licensing professional (IP, licensing, and/or valuation)

This track starts on Friday with an overview of the due diligence process, and focuses on technical, legal and financial diligence. We will continue Saturday with modules on valuation and negotiations, both taught at a mid-career level. We will wrap up on Sunday with a session on strategies to close and live with the deal. There will also be a panel discussion on work-life balance.

This course should sharpen your dealmaking skills through experiential learning and hands-on activities, and broaden your network through the LES community.

Friday (10/17) – Ins and Outs of IP Commercialization