Schedule of Events

Harvard Law School Reunions
Pound Hall
1563 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
 

617-384-9523

Register For Reunion

Fall Reunion 2025

Due to the capacity limitations of certain event spaces at Harvard Law School and nearby hotels, some events during Reunion Weekend may reach full capacity and sell out. These events include, but are not limited to, Friday and Saturday lunches, as well as Friday and Saturday evening meals.

Please note that there are no waitlist capabilities available at this time.

Friday, October 24

7:30 am – 8:00 pm: Reunion Registration & Hospitality/Refreshments Area
Wasserstein Hall, Caspersen Student Center, & the Clinical Wing (WCC), 1st Floor Lobby, 1585 Massachusetts Avenue 

8:00 – 11:45 am: Class Visitations
Please note that space in each class is very limited. We kindly ask that you arrive on time, stay for the full duration of the course, and allow students to be seated before choosing your own seat. Thank you!

  • 8:00 – 10:00 am: Copyright, Rebecca Tushnet, WCC 1010
  • 8:00 – 10:00 am: Legislation and Regulation, Jody Freeman LL.M. ’91, S.J.D. ’95, WCC 1015
  • 8:30 – 10:00 am: Legal Profession, Jamie Wacks ’98, Pound Hall 100
  • 8:30 – 9:50 am: Civil Procedure, Stephen Sachs, WCC 1023
  • 8:30 – 9:50 am: Torts, Christopher Robertson ’07, WCC 2012
  • 10:15 – 11:45 am: International Environmental Law, James Salzman ’89, Griswold 110
  • 10:15 – 11:45 am: Comparative Law: Ancient Law, Adriaan Lanni, Hauser 102

9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Harvard Law School Library Open House

  • Located on the fourth floor of Langdell Hall, the Library’s Caspersen Room will have on display a special exhibit: Educator, Advocate, Scholar, Leader: Selections from the Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. Papers.  
  • The exhibit celebrates the career, leadership, and impact of late Harvard Law School alumnus and beloved professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. (1952-2023), through examples from his personal papers. Organized into four themes,  this exhibit explores key roles held by Ogletree at Harvard Law School and beyond. 
  • The Root Room, special pop-up exhibits only available from 10:00 – 11:30 am: a special Reunion Weekend curated pop-up exhibit featuring an early manuscript Magna Carta, a deposition given by Wyatt Earp, an infamous 19th century murder trial of a Harvard lecturer, a selection of highlights from the Art & Visual Materials collection, and much more.    

9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Optional Self-Guided Experiences

  • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
    • The Harvard Museum of Natural History is the most visited attraction at Harvard for its historical collections, its temporary exhibitions, and its new permanent galleries. The museum presents cutting-edge research, addresses contemporary issues, and offers creative educational experiences. 
    • Please present your Reunion name badge at the museum’s registration desk to receive a $3.00 discount off the regular admission rate. Reduced rates: Adults: $12.00; Seniors: $10.00; College students: $7.00; Youth (3–18): $7.00. 
  • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street
    • Explore over 50 galleries and exhibits offered at the Harvard Art Museums with iconic works both old and new. The Harvard Art Museums is conveniently located across the street from Harvard Yard. 
    • Admission is complimentary for all, but please present your Reunion name badge at the museums’ registration desk to check in and to receive information about special exhibitions, gallery tours, programs, and other amenities. 

11:00 – 11:45 am: Estate Planning in 2025: Sweet Dreams or Tossing and Turning?
WCC 3019

  • How can you best plan for yourself and your family in the months and years ahead? Join us for a discussion on strategies to maintain your lifestyle while also preserving, growing, and transferring wealth over time, led by a panel of alumni practicing in this area.  
  • The discussion will be informed by the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminated the previously scheduled sunset of the prior tax law that would have substantially reduced the federal gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions at the end of 2025, and which made significant changes to income tax credits and deductions, charitable giving provisions, and tax-advantaged savings vehicles, among other things. 
  • Panelists:
    • Emily D. Berlin ’21, Associate, Goulston & Storrs PC
    • Rachel Y. Meagher ’11, Principal, Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP
    • Suma V. Nair ’05, Chief Fiduciary Officer, Fiduciary Trust Company

12:00 – 1:45 pm: Reunion Luncheon, HLSA Award, & Keynote
HLS Campus

  • Welcome: 
    • Steven Oliveira, Associate Dean and Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, Harvard Law School 
  • HLSA Award Presentation: 
    • John C.P. Goldberg, Morgan and Helen Chu Dean and Professor of Law, Harvard Law School 
    • Hon. Yvonne E. Campos ’88, President, Harvard Law School Association; Judge, Superior Court of California, San Diego County 
    • Jee Young You ’05, Co-Chair, Awards Committee, Harvard Law School Association; Assistant General Counsel, Litigation, CrowdStrike, Inc. 
  • HLSA Award Recipient and Keynote: 
    • John F. Manning ’85, Provost, Harvard University and Dane Professor of Law, Harvard Law School

2:00 – 3:30 pm: Concurrent Sessions
HLS Campus

  • Freedom from the Inner Critic and Leadership of Self, WCC 1019
    • In this training, Elizabeth Pyjov ’19 will discuss why freedom from the inner critic is especially valuable for lawyers and how they can use self-compassion as a tool in their everyday lives and careers. This interactive workshop takes a scientific, evolutionary approach to uncovering how the inner critic was created, what purpose it serves, and how lawyers can transform harsh judgments into wise discernments.  
    • Speaker:
      • Elizabeth Pyjov ’19, M.T.S. ’20, Founder and CEO, Self-Compassion for Lawyers
  • HLS Thinks Big – Practice Makes Progress: Law, Learning, and Impact Through HLS Clinics, Langdell Hall, 225, North
    • Join four clinical directors on our faculty for an engaging discussion about the work, innovation, and impact of Harvard Law School’s clinics, focusing on how these programs bring the law to life through real-world advocacy, groundbreaking scholarship, and experiential teaching and learning. The conversation will explore how clinical education not only equips students with essential skills but also advances justice and strengthens the connection between learning, practice, and the communities HLS serves. 
    • Facilitator:  
      • Meredith D.L. Boak ’12, Associate Dean, Academic Programs, Harvard Law School 
    • Speakers:  
      • Ruth Greenwood, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Director, Election Law Clinic, Harvard Law School 
      • Josh McDaniel, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Faculty Director, Religious Freedom Clinic, Harvard Law School  
      • Andrew Mergen, Emmett Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor of Law in Environmental Law and Faculty Director, Emmett Environmental Law and Policy Clinic, Harvard Law School 
      • Dehlia Umunna, Clinical Professor of Law and Faculty Director, Harvard Criminal Justice Institute, Harvard Law School 
  • AI, Law Practice, and Legal Education, WCC 2009
    • Professor Christopher T. Bavitz will lead a dynamic discussion about ways in which artificial intelligence tools are shaping both the practice of law and the education of law students. The conversation will touch on the growing role of AI for attorneys, including use cases in private law practice and government, as well as questions about ethics and professional responsibility. This session will also examine emerging trends, regulatory implications, and the evolving role of lawyers and legal educators. 
    • Speaker:
      • Christopher Bavitz, WilmerHale Clinical Professor of Law, Vice Dean for Experiential and Clinical Education, Managing Director, Cyberlaw Clinic, and Faculty Co-Director, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard Law School 

3:45 – 4:45 pm: Class Conversations
HLS Campus

  • Reunion Class Committees could choose to use this timeslot for a formal program or to create an opportunity for socializing through an informal class meetup. For those having informal gatherings, enjoy a special slideshow, explore your Red Book, and take a moment to reminisce about your time at HLS.
    • 1955, 1960 and 1965: Class Conversation – Reflections and Revelations: Looking Back, Looking Forward, and Writing It Down, WCC 1019
    • 1970: Class Conversation – A Lifetime of Impact: What Difference Can We Make Today? Griswold Hall 110
    • 1975: Open Class Conversation, WCC 2012
    • 1980: Class Conversation – Looking Back, Pound Hall 101
    • 1985: Class Conversation – Reflections on 40 Years and What’s Next, Pound Hall 100
    • 1990: Open Class Conversation, WCC 2009

5:00 – 10:00 pm: Welcome Back Evening Reception
HLS Campus

  • Join all Reunion alumni for an opportunity to reconnect over a wide selection of food and beverages.
    • 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1980, 1985 & 1990 
    • *1975 (50th Reunion)     

*The Class of 1975 will celebrate their milestone 50th Reunion with a special champagne toast.    

Saturday, October 25

7:30 am – 3:00 pm*: Reunion Registration & Hospitality/Refreshments Area
Wasserstein Hall, Caspersen Student Center, & the Clinical Wing (WCC), 1st Floor Lobby, 1585 Massachusetts Avenue

  • *Please note: At 3:00 pm, all registration materials will be transferred to the Four Seasons Hotel (200 Boylston Street, Boston) for the Reunion Class Dinners. Registration resumes at the Four Seasons Hotel from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. HLS Staff will remain on campus until 5:00 pm for additional assistance, if needed. 

8:00 – 9:00 am: Continental Breakfast
Caspersen Student Center (WCC), Hark South Dining Room, 2nd Floor  

  • Enjoy a traditional continental breakfast, including some savory hot breakfast options.

9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Harvard Law School Library Open House

  • Located on the fourth floor of Langdell Hall, the Library’s Caspersen Room will have on display a special exhibit: Educator, Advocate, Scholar, Leader: Selections from the Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. Papers. The exhibit celebrates the career, leadership, and impact of late Harvard Law School alumnus and beloved professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. (1952-2023).
  • The Root Room, special pop-up exhibits only available from 1:30 – 3:00 pm: a special Reunion Weekend curated pop-up exhibit featuring an early manuscript Magna Carta, a deposition given by Wyatt Earp, an infamous 19th century murder trial of a Harvard lecturer, a selection of highlights from the Art & Visual Materials collection, and much more.   

9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Optional Self-Guided Experiences

  • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
    • The Harvard Museum of Natural History is the most visited attraction at Harvard for its historical collections, its temporary exhibitions, and its new permanent galleries. The museum presents cutting-edge research, addresses contemporary issues, and offers creative educational experiences. 
    • Please present your Reunion name badge at the museum’s registration desk to receive a $3.00 discount off the regular admission rate. Reduced rates: Adults: $12.00; Seniors: $10.00; College students: $7.00; Youth (3–18): $7.00. 
  • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street
    • Explore over 50 galleries and exhibits offered at the Harvard Art Museums with iconic works both old and new. The Harvard Art Museums is conveniently located across the street from Harvard Yard. 
    • Admission is complimentary for all, but please present your Reunion name badge at the museums’ registration desk to check in and to receive information about special exhibitions, gallery tours, programs, and other amenities. 

9:15 – 10:45 am: Concurrent Sessions
HLS Campus

  • Tariffs and Global Trade: Navigating a Shifting World Order, WCC 2012
    • Professor Mark Wu will discuss the evolving landscape of global trade in conversation with former U.S. Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai ’01. In an era of geopolitical flux, they will explore how globalization has impacted American workers and manufacturing. Drawing on legal, economic, and strategic frameworks, they will also analyze how shifting power dynamics and trade realignments are redefining international norms and institutions. 
    • Speakers:  
      • Ambassador Katherine C. Tai ’01, U.S. Trade Representative (2021-2025) and Resident Fellow, Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School 
      • Mark Wu, Henry L. Stimson Professor of Law and Faculty Co-Director, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard Law School  
  • Clinical Student Panel: Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program, Pound Hall 102
    • The Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program (HIRCP) houses the Immigration and Refugee Clinic, the Crimmigration Clinic, the Harvard Law School Immigration Project, and the Harvard Representation Initiative. This panel will explain how the program trains law students, providing them with transferable legal skills, while advancing immigration law. Hear from current and recent clinical students about their work on cutting edge immigrants’ rights issues and how alumni can get involved.  
    • Moderators:
      • Sabi Ardalan ’02, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program, Harvard Law School
      • Phil Torrey, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Crimmigration Clinic, Harvard Law School 
    • Panelists:
      • Aly Kersley ’24, HIRCP Clinical Student Alumna, Harvard Law School
      • Priya Setty ’26, Immigration and Refugee Clinic Student, Harvard Law School
      • Connor Vasu ’27, Crimmigration Clinic Student, Harvard Law School 
  • Spirituality and Leadership: Staying Anchored in Uncertain Times, Pound Hall 201
    • In this session, Professor Scott Westfahl ’88, Director of HLS Executive Education, will introduce research on the neuroscience of spirituality and how leaders can more effectively stay true to their values and purpose, especially in uncertain times. This research is the foundation for the newest Harvard Business School leadership course, “The Spiritual Lives of Leaders.”  Professor Westfahl will share key lessons from the course and offer participants in this session the opportunity to share their own related perspectives and experiences.   
    • Speaker:
      • Scott Westfahl ’88, Professor of Practice and Director, Executive Education, Harvard Law School  

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: A Conversation with the Dean
HLS Campus

  • Introduction: 
    • Scott C. Collins ’90, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Summit Partners 
  • Moderator:  
    • Steven Oliveira, Associate Dean and Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, Harvard Law School 
  • Speaker:  
    • John C.P. Goldberg, Morgan and Helen Chu Dean and Professor of Law, Harvard Law School 

12:15 – 1:30 pm: Saturday Reunion Luncheon and Keynote
HLS Campus

  • Welcome:
    • John C.P. Goldberg, Morgan and Helen Chu Dean and Professor of Law, Harvard Law School 
  • Keynote Speaker:
    • Senator Mark R. Warner ’80, Commonwealth of Virginia, Vice Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence 

1:30 – 3:00 pm: Social Break featuring Local Food Trucks and Espresso Carts

  • Trucks will be parked between Pound Hall and the Reginald F. Lewis Law Center. The espresso carts will be in the lounge areas inside Pound Hall foyer.      
  • Enjoy a sweet afternoon treat from popular local dessert trucks and espresso carts!  
    • Uncle Joey’s Cannoli 
    • Zinneken’s Belgian Waffles 
    • Espresso Dave  

1:45 – 3:00 pm: Class Photos

  • All classes will gather outside at the Langdell Hall center and left side (closest to Austin Hall) stairs for class photos. After each session, we will offer a chance for the LL.M. alumni to also gather for a group photo. Please remember to bring your Class Photo Card (found in your Reunion Welcome Folder) with you to your Class Photo. Please arrive on time to your assigned location below. 
TimeClassLocationInclement Weather Location
1:45 pm1965Langdell Hall Center StairsLangdell Hall, 225 North
1:45 pm1970Langdell Hall Left StairsLangdell Hall, 272 South
2:05 pm1975Langdell Hall Center StairsLangdell Hall, 225 North
2:05 pm1980Langdell Hall Left StairsLangdell Hall, 272 South
2:25 pm1985Langdell Hall Center StairsLangdell Hall, 225 North
2:25 pm1990Langdell Hall Left StairsLangdell Hall, 272 South
2:45 pm1955Langdell Hall Left StairsLangdell Hall, 272 South
2:45 pm1960Langdell Hall Center StairsLangdell Hall, 225 North

3:00 – 4:30 pm: Class Symposia

  • Planned and led by your Reunion Class Committee, Class Symposia are a unique experience for each class and provide classmates with an opportunity to engage in meaningful, thought-provoking dialogue or simply catch up on life, family, and career changes since we last came together. Please join us for an enriching custom experience with your classmates. 
  • Class of 1955, 1960 and 1965 
    • The Evolution of Legal Education: 1965–Present, WCC 1010 
      • Moderator: 
        • Kenneth Anderson ’65, Retired Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 
      • Panelists:   
        • Elizabeth Bartholet ’65, Morris Wasserstein Public Interest Professor of Law, Emeritus, Harvard Law School 
        • Sheldon H. Nahmod ’65, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law 
  • Class of 1970 
    • 55 Years After Graduation: Confronting an Existential Challenge to the Rule of Law, WCC 1019 
      • Panelists: 
        • James N. Bierman ’70, Retired Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP  
        • Stanley Marcus ’70, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 
  • Class of 1975 
    • Miles to Go…, WCC 1023
      • Facilitator: 
        • Lucia Fakonas Howard ’75, President, Howard Management Group 
  • Class of 1980 
    • Looking Forward, WCC 2012 
      • Moderator:  
        • Ken Gormley ’80, President and Professor of Law, Duquesne University; New York Times bestselling author   
      • Panelists: 
        • Peter Brav ’80, Novelist, Playwright, Retired Attorney, and Dog Lover  
        • John A. Mendez ’80, Senior U.S. District Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California 
        • Marla J. Miller ’80, Associate Justice, California First District Court of Appeal  
        • Rex VanMiddlesworth ’80, Of Counsel, O’Melveny & Myers; former Fellow, Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative (ALI); Senior Democracy Editor, Harvard ALI Social Impact Review; Co-Chair, Anti-Subversion Task Force, Keep Our Republic  
        • Lawrence J.  Vilardo ’80, U.S. District Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York  
  • Class of 1985, WCC 2004 
    • Part 1: America and the World: Change in American Law, Norms, and Roles  
    • Part 2: The Financial and Economic Landscape Today: Changing Markets and Market Regulation in the World’s Largest Economy 
  • Class of 1990 
    • Redefining Success: What Matters Most Now, WCC 2009 
      • Facilitator:  
        • Suzanne B. Goldberg ’90, Herbert and Doris Wechsler Clinical Professor of Law, Columbia Law School   

6:00 – 7:00 pm Reunion Check-in/Registration
Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston Street, Boston 

6:00 – 10:00 pm: Reunion Class Cocktail Receptions & Dinners
Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston Street, Boston 

  • 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Cocktail Receptions*
  • 7:00 – 10:00 pm: Class Dinner

Celebrate the bonds of time and friendship at your class-specific dinner*—an evening of nostalgic moments and joyful connections. Indulge in delicious cocktails, dinner, and dessert among old and new friends. 

*Evening receptions and dinners are reserved for alumni and their registered adult guests only. 

Sunday, October 26

9:00 am – 11:30 am Celebration of Life and Farewell Breakfast
Wasserstein Hall, Caspersen Student Center, & the Clinical Wing (WCC), 1st Floor Lobby, 1585 Massachusetts Avenue

A nondenominational memorial service to honor fellow Reunion-year alumni.  

  • 9:00 – 9:45 am*: Celebration of Life 
  • 9:45 – 11:30 am: Farewell Breakfast 

*Please note that the Celebration of Life will contain a speaking program until 9:45 am. If you plan to attend the Farewell Breakfast only, please arrive at 9:45 am or later to ensure there is no disruption to the program.