Innovation, Entrepreneurship and IP

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April 9, 2026

Before the Bar: How Syracuse Law’s Innovation Law Center Prepares Students to Practice Patent Law Prior to Graduation

A gift from Rodney Ryan L'97 establishes a new patent law program at Syracuse Law's Innovation Law Center, helping students earn patent agent credentials before graduation.

By Caroline Reff

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October 21, 2025

Alumnus Finds Success Contributing to Seismic Shift in Technology

Kevin Whittaker L'02 draws on his Syracuse Law training to serve as legal counsel for Ripcord, a Silicon Valley company using robotics and AI to transform document intelligence.

By Caroline Reff

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February 7, 2025

Syracuse Law Pointed Student Leader Toward Career with U.S. Army JAG Corps

Brett VanBuren L'25, a former West Point cadet and Syracuse Law student leader, accepted a commission into the U.S. Army JAG Corps after graduation.

By Caroline Reff

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June 1, 2023

How Science and Law Create a Path to Success

Cecily Capo L'23 combined her environmental science degree with Syracuse Law's Innovation Law Center to build a career in technology commercialization.

By Syracuse Law Communications