Deals@BYU

The modern economy runs on deals, from the complex agreements of the cross-border mergers & acquisitions market to the contractual alliances that produced Covid-19 vaccines to the venture capital investments that drive innovation. This initiative studies advances in modern deal design and connects those developments to policy issues in the U.S. and around the world through events such as the Winter Deals Conference.

Future of Antitrust

Antitrust law is front page news, and a technocratic policy tradition is now challenged by new — and particularly political — alternatives. The Future of Antitrust series focuses on providing a bridge between perspectives in what is now a highly competitive intellectual landscape.

Law & Entrepreneurship

The legal system plays a crucial role in encouraging entrepreneurial action in both startup and mature companies. This initiative, with longstanding roots at BYU Law School, explores that intersection by supporting research and incubating student-led efforts in the classroom.

Private Markets

The rise of private markets poses both opportunities and challenges for corporate leaders and policymakers alike. The Private Markets Initiative contributes to policy development in the US and internationally by gathering scholars, regulators, and practitioners on topics, such as securities regulation, corporate governance, and ESG, that intersect with private equity and venture capital.

Women in Business Law

Gender bias is a persistent issue in the legal profession and business law in particular. This initiative connects students, alumni, academics, and policymakers to support women’s career development in business law through research, events, networking, and mentoring.

Generous support from a variety of partners over the years — including Amazon.com, Bloomberg, Kirkland & Ellis, Potter Anderson Corroon, PwC, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati — has helped these initiatives thrive.