Dr. Steve Reed

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Steve Reed serves as a Clinical Professor of Law at the Pritzker School of Law, Northwestern University, where he engages students in the practicalities of law as it applies to entrepreneurship and innovation. As the Assistant Director of the Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center, he dedicates himself to fostering an understanding of corporate law and the legal principles surrounding starting and managing new business ventures. His courses encompass entrepreneurship, corporate/business law, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property law. Reed's research examines how law impacts innovators and entrepreneurs, particularly regarding the legal challenges they face in a fast-paced business environment. He is also a co-director of the JD-MBA Program, further bridging the gap between law and business education. Reed aims to cultivate legal problem-solving skills, prompting students to think critically and creatively about legal issues that arise in everyday life. His engaging teaching style has opened doors for students to appreciate the relevance of legal frameworks in the business world, illustrated by his TEDx talk, 'How to Order Pizza Like a Lawyer.'

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.