This panel intends to demonstrate the intersection of finances with law and social justice. Across finance and law, communications and analysis are imperative to the success of work. From a FinTech firm in Dubai to the Harvard Legal Services Center in Cpmbridge, from a global law firm in New York to a St. Louis estate planning firm each panelist utilized an overlapping set of skills. This panel brings together perspectives at the intersection of legal frpmeworks and financial systems to explore how rules, regulations, and enforcement impact markets, investments, and innovation. Panelists will highlight real world expmples of where law and finance intersect in shaping policy, business strategy, and everyday financial decisions. Attendees will gain insight in how both fields equip future leaders to navigate complex challenges in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Moderator: Steven Schmeiser , Professor of Economics

Presenters:

• Madeline Bolin 26 Economics/Spanish
• Milly Chen '27 Sociology
• Nesha Naz '25 Data Science/Economics
• Diana Perez '26 Politics/Spanish