OCTOBER 17-19, 2025
Hosted by 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.
Two tracks (max 40 attendees/track). Choose a track that fits your interests and skill level. Please review the course descriptions below.
Business Development (Track 1)
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
- 12-5pm, 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 2)
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
- 12-5pm, Due Diligence
- 5-6pm, Networking
Saturday (10/18) – Business Development
- 8am-12pm, Valuation II
- Lunch
- 1-5pm, Negotiation II
- 5-6 Panel, Wellness (work-life balance)
- 6-7 pm Networking
Sunday (10/19) – Closing & Living with the Deal
8am-12pm, Licensing as a Business Strategy
REGISTRATION FEES (USD)
Member
LES Academy Only Early Bird
(until July 1)
795
LES Academy with LES AM (combo) Early Bird
(until July 1)
2,195
LES Academy Only Regular
995
LES Academy with LES AM (combo) Regular
2,395
NON-Member
LES Academy Only Early Bird
(until July 1)
1,195
LES Academy with LES AM (combo) Early Bird
(until July 1)
2,595
LES Academy Only Regular
1,395
LES Academy with LES AM (combo) Regular
2,795
IP Owner
(permanent Early íBird)
LES Academy Only
795
LES Academy with LES AM (combo)
2,195
