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Dave Kappos Speaks at LESI2025

April 28, 2025

On April 28, 2025, Cravath partner David J. Kappos participated in Licensing Executives Society International’s annual conference, LESI2025, which was held from April 27‑29 in Singapore. Dave spoke on a panel entitled “The Future of Smart Cities: Navigating the Intersection of Innovation, Technology and Intellectual Property,” which examined the evolving landscape of smart cities and the roles of intellectual property, innovation and technology in fostering sustainable development.

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David J. Kappos
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
dkappos@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1168
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    Education

    • J.D., 1990, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
    • B.S., 1983, University of California, Davis
      summa cum laude

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    • New York
    • California
    • District of Columbia

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