Dr. Emily Underwood

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Biography

Emily Underwood is a Clinical Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School and serves as the Bluhm-Helfand Director of the Innovation Clinic. Her role includes teaching an intensive summer seminar on contract drafting principles and overseeing the Innovation Fund Associates program, which includes an interdisciplinary group of students and post-doctoral researchers working on due diligence for innovative ventures. Underwood also has a background in corporate law, having previously worked as an associate at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP and Sidley Austin LLP, where she focused on sports law, corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory issues in the insurance industry. She graduated with honors from the University of Chicago Law School and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Teaches contract drafting principles, oversees the Innovation Clinic, and manages the Innovation Fund Associates program.

Associate

— Present

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP • Chicago, IL

Focused on sports law and general corporate matters.

Associate

— Present

Sidley Austin LLP • Chicago, IL

Concentrated on mergers and acquisitions, structured financing, and regulatory matters in the insurance industry.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy