Dr. Aaron Werner

Biography

Aaron is a Clinical Instructor at the Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic, bringing a private-sector background as a lawyer and entrepreneur. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin Law School, he spent a decade in corporate law working with founders and entrepreneurs in starting, scaling, and selling businesses, even taking on roles such as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer for a B2B software company based in Europe. In addition to his teaching role, Aaron is actively involved in building startups in the Milwaukee area. He serves as the Chairman of Liberty in North Korea (LiNK), an international NGO that assists North Korean refugees in escaping through a 3,000-mile secret rescue route and empowers North Koreans to become changemakers and advocates for their freedom. LiNK also accelerates change in North Korea through initiatives that disseminate information technology about the country to the rest of the world.