Global legal, business, and community leaders will gather at Windsor Law on Sept. 5 for the inaugural Law and Entrepreneurship Conference, exploring the evolving dynamics of entrepreneurship in the Windsor-Detroit region and beyond. (FILES/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
The University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law will host a global conference on Sept. 5 examining the evolving legal and business dynamics within the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The inaugural Law and Entrepreneurship Conference will bring together scholars, legal experts and business leaders to explore critical issues affecting entrepreneurial ventures in the Windsor-Detroit region and beyond.
“Bringing the first Law and Entrepreneurship Conference to Windsor Law reflects our commitment to situating legal scholarship and practice at the intersection of business, innovation and community within the entrepreneurial ecosystem,” says Shanthi Senthe, associate professor at Windsor Law.
“This is especially important at a time when the shifting political and economic climate demands deeper exploration of specialized knowledge in this space.”
The conference will delve into legal frameworks, supply chain disruptions, tariffs and the impact of emerging cross-border business crises. It will also spotlight small businesses, family enterprises and creative entrepreneurship, offering diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in today’s interconnected economy.
“In an era of rapid technological change, global uncertainty and persistent inequities, legal frameworks must do more than facilitate scholarly interventions — they must also create solution-driven outcomes,” says Dr. Senthe.
“By creating space for fresh ideas and bold collaborations, we hope to bring together scholars, business leaders, policymakers and community voices to develop forward-thinking conversations.”
As innovation drives economic growth and social transformation, the legal system must evolve to support emerging ventures while safeguarding a range of interests.
“By convening a diverse group of leading experts, regulators, practitioners and entrepreneurs, this conference creates space for critical dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaborative problem-solving,” says Senthe.
“Together, we aim to foster legal frameworks that empower entrepreneurs, strengthen economies and reflect the needs of diverse industries and stakeholders.”
The conference is generously sponsored by the Don Rodzik family and takes place Sept. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Ron W. Ianni Faculty of Law Building.