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Fireside Chat with Professor

Lawrence Lessig

mCham South China hosted an open- Professor Lessig spoke on the changed
Adiscussion with Harvard Law School Professor economic and political climate in the wake
Lawrence Lessig at the LN Garden Hotel in of the new US administration. He voiced his
Guangzhou on July 3. Lessig, one of the most opinions, explaining that the new policies
in昀氀uential legal scholars and the world's foremost implemented shift the world dynamics in
thinkers in law, technology and democracy, is the commerce, trade, and policy that had been
Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership in place prior. He highlighted the importance
at Harvard Law School. The discussion provided of foreigners coming to China in order to
a special opportunity for law and business understand the way of life in-person, as
professionals to gather and discuss the trends opposed to what they hear online, and
and future implications in legal precedence and expressed great respect for China's recent
governmental authority. economic advancements.

The event began with opening remarks from the Following Professor Lessig's presentation,
president of AmCham South China, Dr. Harley audience members had the chance to ask
Seyedin. He emphasized the need for an event questions on issues concerning legal affairs and
like this, so that people can better understand the governance. The current US administration under
new dynamics that have arisen in governmental President Donald Trump was discussed at length,
authority. Dr. Seyedin concluded by offering his as Professor Lessig explained recent legislation
thanks to Professor Lessig for the opportunity to and their legality. Overall, the event proved a
share such thoughtful and insightful discussion on success, providing insightful information and
key issues facing the world today. candid advice about the current state of the US.

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