معرفی
Mark E. Need serves as Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Elmore Entrepreneurship Law Clinic at Indiana University Maurer School of Law. He concurrently holds the position of Faculty Director for JD/MBA Programs, including the joint degree with Sungkyunkwan Graduate School of Business in Seoul, South Korea.
Education:
- B.A., Indiana University, 1988
- J.D., Indiana University Maurer School of Law, 1992
- M.B.A., Indiana University Kelley School of Business, 1992
Professor Need specializes in the intersection of law and business, emphasizing practical skills development through clinical education. His research focuses on entrepreneurial legal frameworks, with particular expertise in startup formation, funding mechanisms, and commercial transactions across small business law, real estate development, and acquisition strategies.
Awards:
- Trustees Teaching Award (2009) from Indiana University Maurer School of Law
- Excellence in Teaching Award from Kelley School of Business
As Clinic Director, Need mentors law students providing legal services to startups through the Elmore Entrepreneurship Law Clinic while training competition teams for national events like The Closer and Venture Capital Investment Competition. His role as Venture Legal Analyst in Residence for IU Ventures extends his impact to the broader university entrepreneurial ecosystem.
