The Semi Interesting Podcast with Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris
The Semi Interesting Podcast with Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris
Podcast Description
Looking for a way to stay on-top of the latest developments in the global semiconductor industry? Look no further than “The Semi Interesting Podcast.” Hodgson Russ LLP partner Nathaniel Lucek and Pure Storage’s Legal Director of IP & Product Elizabeth Morris will break down the latest legal issues facing the industry, with a particular focus on intellectual property and commercial contract issues. To Nathaniel and Elizabeth, the semiconductor industry is more than “semi interesting” – it’s exciting. In terms of revenue, money spent on research and development, and the global workforce, the industry is huge. Yet as we all know, most industries are actually quite small. The semiconductor industry is no different. Nathaniel and Elizabeth offer a unique perspective on some of the issues facing the industry, both having in-house experience at semiconductor capital equipment or chip manufacturers. In each episode, Nathaniel and Elizabeth will be joined by attorneys and executives to highlight some of the issues facing the industry, as well as offer some practical takeaways. Join Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris for “The Semi Interesting Podcast.”
*This podcast does not offer legal advice.
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The podcast focuses on a range of legal issues concerning the semiconductor industry, such as intellectual property protection, trade secrets, and commercialization strategies. Episodes discuss topics including the impact of AI on trade secrets, hiring challenges due to the CHIPS Act, and the implementation of confidentiality policies, providing insights and practical takeaways for industry professionals.

Looking for a way to stay on-top of the latest developments in the global semiconductor industry? Look no further than “The Semi Interesting Podcast.” Hodgson Russ LLP partner Nathaniel Lucek and Pure Storage’s Legal Director of IP & Product Elizabeth Morris will break down the latest legal issues facing the industry, with a particular focus on intellectual property and commercial contract issues. To Nathaniel and Elizabeth, the semiconductor industry is more than “semi interesting” – it’s exciting. In terms of revenue, money spent on research and development, and the global workforce, the industry is huge. Yet as we all know, most industries are actually quite small. The semiconductor industry is no different. Nathaniel and Elizabeth offer a unique perspective on some of the issues facing the industry, both having in-house experience at semiconductor capital equipment or chip manufacturers. In each episode, Nathaniel and Elizabeth will be joined by attorneys and executives to highlight some of the issues facing the industry, as well as offer some practical takeaways. Join Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris for “The Semi Interesting Podcast.”
*This podcast does not offer legal advice.
Much of a company’s innovation is based on its talent. If you look at recent news, the semiconductor industry needs more talented people. But life disruptions can derail a promising student from being an engineer, scientist, or technician in the semiconductor industry. Scholarships won’t cover things like needing new tires for your car, covering the cost of a funeral of a family member, or other emergencies. A huge percentage of promising students can’t absorb costs like that, which puts a dream of working in the industry out of reach. It also removes that individual’s future innovation contribution from the future talent pool. Elizabeth and Nathaniel were joined by Ruthe Farmer, Founder and CEO at Last Mile Education Fund, which closes critical gaps in funding and career support for financially vulnerable college students who are in the “last mile” to graduation in high-demand STEM fields. An alumnus of the fund, Aburva GS, also shared her personal experiences about how the fund kept her on track to graduation and enabled her to stay in the semiconductor industry.

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