Ross A. Hersemann
@loadinglaw.com
Founder of Loading Law Adjunct Professor at DePaul University Chair at IGDA Chicago
Over 100 attendees joined us at @depauluniversity.bsky.social for our train themed game jam this weekend! Our goal was to bring together Midwestern game developers to create, collaborate, and connect with each other. We succeeded! See you next year! #JunctionJam2026
Junction Jam is TOMORROW!!! If you're a game dev in Chicagoland come out this weekend to DePaul for our rooftop jam! Learn more at www.junctionjam.org This event is free for @depauluniversity.bsky.social students & recent grads! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegames #gaming #IndieGameDev
Junction Jam is in 2 weeks! If you're a game dev in Chicagoland come out Aug 15-16 to @cdmdepaul for our rooftop jam! Learn more at www.junctionjam.org This event is free for @depaulU students & recent grads! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegames #gaming #IndieGameDev
I took a trip out to the Illinois Railway Museum yesterday and had the experience of a lifetime. I drove this steam locomotive for an afternoon! I've wanted to do this since I was five years old. Thanks to the entire IRM Steam Team and my wife Robyn for making this happen. I'll be back soon!
Choo choo everyone!!! Junction Jam is happening Aug 15-16!!!
I'm very excited to finally share a project I've been working on! Junction Jam is an in-person, 2-day, round-trip game jam where jammers from across the Midwest make video games on board Amtr...
I'm very excited to finally share a project I've been working on! Junction Jam is an in-person, 2-day, round-trip game jam where jammers from across the Midwest make video games on board Amtrak train...
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I'm excited to announce that this August I'll be speaking at my first ever Serious Play Conference on behalf of the Video Game Bar Association alongside these amazing professionals! Can't wait! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
I'm excited to announce that this August I'll be speaking at my first ever Serious Play Conference on behalf of the Video Game Bar Association alongside these amazing professionals! Can't ...
I'm excited to announce that this August I'll be speaking at my first ever Serious Play Conference on behalf of the Video Game Bar Association alongside these amazing professionals! Can't wait!
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You Don't Know What You Don't Know! I've got one more video game related talk happening at the Chicago Bar Association this season. See you there Friday! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
#law #videogames #games #ai | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
Attorneys often ask me what it's like working in the video game industry and what makes video game industry clients special. It happens so often that even after my Video Game Law Dungeon Crawl talk at...
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Video Game Law at the CBA today at 2pm! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
Illinois attorneys, you know your MCLE deadline is coming up in June... Here's 3 hours of Video Game Law related CLE! Come get it! | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
Illinois attorneys, you know your MCLE deadline is coming up in June... Here's 3 hours of Video Game Law related CLE! Come get it!
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It's time for a @officialgdc.bsky.social roundup! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
Educators Soapbox | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
My GDC Festival of Gaming experience this year was NEXT LEVEL! Keep reading for a long overdue, somewhat sentimental, but always sincere, recounting of my time in San Francisco. One milestone tha...
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Cool things happening this month at the CBA! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
It's going to be a busy month for Video Game Law at the Chicago Bar Association! I have two talks coming up that you shouldn't miss. On April 10th I'm presenting a lecture that I'm c...
It's going to be a busy month for Video Game Law at the Chicago Bar Association! I have two talks coming up that you shouldn't miss. On April 10th I'm presenting a lecture that I'm calling "You Don'...
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And that's a wrap on DAY 5 of GDC Festival of Gaming! It's been a full, fun, and very productive week, but now it's time for me to start my Midwest Goodbyes. If I don't start now I...
And that's a wrap on DAY 5 of GDC Festival of Gaming! It's been a full, fun, and very productive week, but now it's time for me to start my Midwest Goodbyes. If I don't start now I won't ever make...
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It's always a great day to celebrate what brings us together! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
#gdc2026 #igf26 | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
Day 4 of GDC Festival of Gaming has been all about COMMUNITY! Last night was a series of fun surprises and meaningful connections. I attended the Independent Games Festival awards and was thrilled t...
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It's a beautiful day at #GDC2026 ! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
#gdc2026 | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
Day 3 of GDC Festival of Gaming has been FUN! My talk yesterday went AMAZINGLY well and I'm so grateful to my co-presenters and event organizers for making it happen. Remember attendees, when it com...
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Today's the big day at #GDC2026 ! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
#gdc2016 #law #games | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
Day 2 of GDC Festival of Gaming is firing on all cylinders! I had a blast reconnecting with some friends at the Video Game Bar Association Breakfast this morning and it reminded me that I really need ...
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It begins!!! #GDC2026 www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
It begins! I'm officially in San Francisco for GDC Festival of Gaming. Be sure to attend my talk tomorrow, which is part of the Educators Soapbox, at 4:40 pm in West Hall RM 2014. See you there! ...
It begins! I'm officially in San Francisco for GDC Festival of Gaming. Be sure to attend my talk tomorrow, which is part of the Educators Soapbox, at 4:40 pm in West Hall RM 2014. See you there!
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On my way to #GDC2026 Festival of Gaming in San Francisco! I was thrilled to discover the new Gameway Lounge at Chicago Midway International Airport. I had to drop in and set some high scores before I depart. See you all soon!
Want to meet up at #GDC2026 ? Get on my calendar here! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
#gdc2026 | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
I'll be at #GDC2026 next week and I'd love to connect with you! Feel free to schedule a meeting with me to discuss any of the following: Loading Law & Game Industry Legal Issues, Games & Law in Ac...
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It took me ten years, but I'm FINALLY giving a talk at #GDC2026!!! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
#gdc2026 | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
Who's going to #GDC2026 this year? I'm giving a talk! Come hear me and Ashley ML Guajardo (Brown), with support from Leon Xiao, talk about what games academics need to know about law in the classroom!
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Starting in 1 hr! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
Tonight, I will be joining the Indiana GameDev Discord Server to discuss hot topics in video game law in a presentation I'm calling: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: The Most Common Legal Issu...
Tonight, I will be joining the Indiana GameDev Discord Server to discuss hot topics in video game law in a presentation I'm calling: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: The Most Common Legal Issues f...
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Today's the day! Come by the Chicago Bar Association and check out this panel on Modern Law Career Tracks organized by the Young Lawyers Section. I'll be weighing in about being a solo practioner and attorney in the game industry. www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
Today's the day! Come see this amazing lineup of speakers IN PERSON at the Chicago Bar Association (or join us online, it's fine) and learn about all the different ways you can practice law. ...
Today's the day! Come see this amazing lineup of speakers IN PERSON at the Chicago Bar Association (or join us online, it's fine) and learn about all the different ways you can practice law. We can ...
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Videos of my talks from #MDEV25 are now available online! If you have strong feelings about #AI you might want to check out this first one. If you'll be at #GDC and would like to connect reach out to me so we can coordinate a time to chat! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
I Can See You’re Really Upset About This…The Legal Status of AI in the Arts | MDEV 25 | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
I'm excited to announce that videos of my presentations from #MDEV25 are now live! If you had strong feelings about all the #AI commercials during the Super Bowl you should check out my talk "I Can ...
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#MDEV2025 was awesome!
After beating the snow home for some much needed Chicago-style pizza and rest, I’m back at my desk after a long weekend at MDEV, a Wisconsin game industry conference organized by the Wisconsin Games… ...
After beating the snow home for some much needed Chicago-style pizza and rest, I’m back at my desk after a long weekend at MDEV, a Wisconsin game industry conference organized by the Wisconsin Games A...
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It's going to be a very awesome and very busy day at #MDEV2025! I'm part of FOUR talks today. There will knowledge. There will be wisdom. There will be candy. Come say hi!
I'm so excited to go to MDEV this week! I'll speaking on FOUR PANELS dedicated to topics crucial for successful indie game development. Thanks to the @wigamesalliance.bsky.social for making this event happen! Swing by and say hi or DM me so we can chat. See you soon! #MDEV2025 www.mdevconf.com
I'm giving a lecture at the Chicago Bar Association YLS next Friday! If you're a member I hope you'll tune in to hear some spooky stories from the world of video game law. Link below!
What a weekend! Full blown recap here! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
After some healing Chicago pizza and a few solid hours of sleep, I’m back at my desk after a long weekend of amazing Midwest gaming events. Read on if you’d like to know more! For the 13th year in a…...
After some healing Chicago pizza and a few solid hours of sleep, I’m back at my desk after a long weekend of amazing Midwest gaming events. Read on if you’d like to know more! For the 13th year in a ...
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I'm loving CIGS!!! It's so amazing to (re)connect with so many awesome folks in Chicago's game dev scene!!! To the organizers @indiecitygames.org from all of us: THANK YOU AND WELL DONE!!! Can't wait for #CIGS2026 #CIGS2025 #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
This is a big weekend for game development (and game law) in the Midwest! I'm on my way home from GDEX in Columbus to my native Chicago for the Chicago Indie Game Showcase organized by @indiecitygames.org!!! #CIGS2025 #GDEX2025 #CorgsCon #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #columbusohio #gamingexpo
