Ross A. Hersemann @MDEV2025
@loadinglaw.com
Founder of Loading Law
Adjunct Professor at DePaul University
Chair at IGDA Chicago
Adjunct Professor at DePaul University
Chair at IGDA Chicago
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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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#MDEV2025 was awesome!
#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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November 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#MDEV2025 was awesome!
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!
November 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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
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Swing by and say hi or DM me so we can chat. See you soon! #MDEV2025
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November 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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
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Swing by and say hi or DM me so we can chat. See you soon! #MDEV2025
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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!
October 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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!
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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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September 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
What a weekend! Full blown recap here!
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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
#CIGS2025 #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
September 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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
#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
#CIGS2025 #GDEX2025 #CorgsCon #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #columbusohio #gamingexpo
September 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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
#CIGS2025 #GDEX2025 #CorgsCon #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #columbusohio #gamingexpo
I'm in Columbus Ohio for GDEX Corgscon. TODAY I'm giving a lecture on censorship and free speech in games, specifically, ADULT GAMES. Check it out at 1pm!
#GDEX2025 #CORGSCON #GameDev #IndieGames #Wellness #GameEducation #RetailGaming #GameDesign #columbusevents
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#GDEX2025 #CORGSCON #GameDev #IndieGames #Wellness #GameEducation #RetailGaming #GameDesign #columbusevents
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GDEX 2025 – Midwest's Premier Gaming & Game Development Expo | Columbus, Ohio | GDEX
GDEX is a weekend celebration of all things video games. Gamers, developers, artists, and more have come together in Columbus, Ohio every year for over a decade to celebrate the GDEX Video Game Expo. ...
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September 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I'm in Columbus Ohio for GDEX Corgscon. TODAY I'm giving a lecture on censorship and free speech in games, specifically, ADULT GAMES. Check it out at 1pm!
#GDEX2025 #CORGSCON #GameDev #IndieGames #Wellness #GameEducation #RetailGaming #GameDesign #columbusevents
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#GDEX2025 #CORGSCON #GameDev #IndieGames #Wellness #GameEducation #RetailGaming #GameDesign #columbusevents
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This Thursday & Friday I'll be in Columbus, Ohio for GDEX Corgscon! I'll be presenting 2 lectures no 2025 video game law issues like censorship in adult games. Reach out to me ahead of time if you'd like to connect while I'm in town! Can't wait!
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September 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This Thursday & Friday I'll be in Columbus, Ohio for GDEX Corgscon! I'll be presenting 2 lectures no 2025 video game law issues like censorship in adult games. Reach out to me ahead of time if you'd like to connect while I'm in town! Can't wait!
www.thegdex.com/speakers-202...
www.thegdex.com/speakers-202...
Can't wait for the Chicago Indie Game Showcase, organized by @indiecitygames.org! See you all there!
The Chicago Indie Game Showcase is coming back on 9/6! Loading Law is thrilled to be one of the sponsors of this amazing event. Reach out to me if you're attending and would like to connect there!...
The Chicago Indie Game Showcase is coming back on 9/6! Loading Law is thrilled to be one of the sponsors of this amazing event. Reach out to me if you're attending and would like to connect there!
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August 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Can't wait for the Chicago Indie Game Showcase, organized by @indiecitygames.org! See you all there!
Happy Law Day Everyone!
May 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Happy Law Day Everyone!
See you this weekend at C2E2 and on May 9th at DePaul!
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AI in the Arts | Ross A. Hersemann
2 big announcements this week!
I'll be making the rounds at C2E2 this Saturday. If you'll be attending DM me so we can connect on the show floor.
I'm also very excited to announce that ...
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April 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
See you this weekend at C2E2 and on May 9th at DePaul!
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Last day at the @officialgdc.bsky.social! I've got a few more amazing people to connect on the show floor with before I leave but I think I'm ready to get back to sweet Chicago! If I missed seeing you in person this week feel free to DM me!
March 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Last day at the @officialgdc.bsky.social! I've got a few more amazing people to connect on the show floor with before I leave but I think I'm ready to get back to sweet Chicago! If I missed seeing you in person this week feel free to DM me!
Day 4 at GDC is off to a great start! It's a beautiful morning for reconnecting with students/friends/clients in the Yerba Buena gardens before walking the show floor. I love my job!
March 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Day 4 at GDC is off to a great start! It's a beautiful morning for reconnecting with students/friends/clients in the Yerba Buena gardens before walking the show floor. I love my job!
It was great reconnecting with so many amazing attorneys at the VGBA Breakfast. I can't believe my last GDC was in 2019. it's been too long. This one is off to an amazing start!
March 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It was great reconnecting with so many amazing attorneys at the VGBA Breakfast. I can't believe my last GDC was in 2019. it's been too long. This one is off to an amazing start!
It begins!!! Another Game Developers Conference is here! I'm caffeinated and ready to talk games, law, and how self driving cars freak me out!
March 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It begins!!! Another Game Developers Conference is here! I'm caffeinated and ready to talk games, law, and how self driving cars freak me out!
On my way to GDC in San Francisco! As is tradition, I most say goodbye to my favorite airport dinosaur for good luck.
March 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
On my way to GDC in San Francisco! As is tradition, I most say goodbye to my favorite airport dinosaur for good luck.
I'll be at @officialgdc.bsky.social in San Francisco next week! If you'd like to connect to talk about law, games, or just to catch up with me, DM me or use the link to grab a spot on my calendar!
March 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I'll be at @officialgdc.bsky.social in San Francisco next week! If you'd like to connect to talk about law, games, or just to catch up with me, DM me or use the link to grab a spot on my calendar!
Shout out to Lawyers for the Creative Arts, a fantastic nonprofit in Chicago that offers pro bono legal services and educational resources for creators and the arts.
I joined LCA's Associate Board this year and gave a lecture on video game law this week. Check it out!
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I joined LCA's Associate Board this year and gave a lecture on video game law this week. Check it out!
law-arts.org/event/legal-...
Legal Basics for Video Game Developers - Lawyers for the Creative Arts
The world of video game development is complex, and so are the legal principles you need to navigate as you create your work. Join us for an educational
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February 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Shout out to Lawyers for the Creative Arts, a fantastic nonprofit in Chicago that offers pro bono legal services and educational resources for creators and the arts.
I joined LCA's Associate Board this year and gave a lecture on video game law this week. Check it out!
law-arts.org/event/legal-...
I joined LCA's Associate Board this year and gave a lecture on video game law this week. Check it out!
law-arts.org/event/legal-...
My talk with Lawyers for the Creative Arts is tomorrow at 12pm CST! I'm speaking on legal topics in video games like copyright, trademark, contracts, and business law! If you're a creator with legal questions about your business or just someone who loves video games I hope you'll tune in!
Legal Basics for Video Game Developers - Lawyers for the Creative Arts
The world of video game development is complex, and so are the legal principles you need to navigate as you create your work. Join us for an educational
law-arts.org
February 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
My talk with Lawyers for the Creative Arts is tomorrow at 12pm CST! I'm speaking on legal topics in video games like copyright, trademark, contracts, and business law! If you're a creator with legal questions about your business or just someone who loves video games I hope you'll tune in!
This post is cheesy. Happy Valentine's Day!
February 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This post is cheesy. Happy Valentine's Day!