Megan Carpenter

Background

About Megan Carpenter

Megan Carpenter is dean of the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. She is a highly collaborative and forward-thinking senior leader with 20+ years of IP and technology-related program-building and innovation experience that intersects with a deep commitment to the progression of civil and corporate equity around the world. She is visionary and strategic, with a history of collaboration to lead transformative, enterprise-level change resulting in significant wins in both public and private sectors, including policy/advocacy, the development of new revenue streams, and product and service innovation. As a “creative ninja,” she is able to envision and execute novel strategies that result in measurable improvements for formerly stagnant operations. She is a world-renowned academic and policy leader in innovation, technology, IP, and education, contributing to and leading more than 100 keynotes, panels, and presentations for a variety of global partners. She has been published extensively in academic journals, books, and media, including venues such as the New York Times, NPR, IAM, Chicago Tribune, Salon, and Smithsonian Magazine. Recognition & Awards: • National Jurist – 20 Most Influential People in Legal Education (2024) • IAM Strategy 300 – World Leaders in Strategy (2023) • Bloomberg Legal Innovators (Hybrid JD)(2022) • Women’s Leadersh-IP Initiative – International Trademark Association (INTA)(2021) • Named to the “It List” – NH Magazine (2018) • Honorary Fellow – NH Bar Foundation (2018) • President’s Award for Building Entrepreneurship and Improving Economic Development – Texas A&M University (2016) • Entrepreneurial Fellow – Mays Business School, Texas A&M University (2015) • Recipient of the Judith Kuhn & Stephen R. Alton Service Award (2013-14) Areas of Expertise: Enterprise-level Change Management, Innovation, Intellectual Property (IP), Emerging Technologies, Global Partnerships, Organizational Leadership & Vision, Strategic Planning, Inclusive Education and Community Building, Communications and Marketing, Public/Private Relationships, Thought Leadership, and Public Speaking.