Schedule of Events

Friday, April 10

8:00 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, HLS Campus

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 class, and allow students to be seated before choosing your own seat. Thank you!

• 8:30 – 10:00 am: Comparative Constitutional Law, Madhav Khosla
• 8:30 – 10:00 am: Civil Rights Litigation, Scott Michelman ’04
• 8:30 – 10:00 am: Constitutional Law 1, Michael Klarman
• 10:15 – 11:45 am: Business Valuation and Analysis, Bala Dharan

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

• 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). 
• In the Root Room, special pop-up exhibits will be available from 3:45 – 5:00 pm, featuring early manuscripts, a deposition given by Wyatt Earp, materials from 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 rates. Reduced rates: Adults: $12.00; Seniors: $10.00; College students: $7.00; Youth (3–18): $7.00.
• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue 
  • Connected to the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum shares cultural heritage from around the world in eight galleries. See towering Maya monuments, contemporary photography, the archaeology of Harvard Yard, and the role Harvard played in the birth of anthropology.
  • Please present your Reunion name badge at the museum’s registration desk to receive a $3.00 discount off the regular admission rates. 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 are conveniently located across the street from Harvard Yard.
  • Admission is complimentary for all, but please present your Reunion name badge at the registration desk to check in and to receive information about special exhibitions, gallery tours, programs, and other amenities. 
• All day: Harvard Law School Self-Guided Campus Tour 
  • Enjoy a self-guided tour of the HLS campus. Click here to start!   

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

• Welcome:
  • Steven Oliveira, Associate Dean and Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, Harvard Law School
• HLSA Award Presentation
• Keynote: Christopher T. Bavitz and Molly Brady

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

• Freedom from the Inner Critic and Leadership of Self
  • Speaker: Elizabeth Pyjov ’19, M.T.S. ’20, Founder and CEO, Self-Compassion for Lawyers
• Difficult Conversations: In Legal Practice, in Leadership, and in Life (especially the “Life” part)
  • Speaker: Sheila Heen ’93, Thaddeus R. Beal Professor of Practice and Deputy Director, Harvard Negotiation Project, Harvard Law School, Co-author of Difficult Conversations and Thanks for the Feedback, and Founder, Triad Consulting 

3:45 – 4:30 pm: Family-Friendly Entertainment: Wild About Balloons Magic Show with Jungle Jim, HLS Campus  

3:45 – 5:00 pm: Harvard Law School Library, Root Room special pop-up exhibit, HLS Campus

• Located on the fourth floor of the Langdell Library, the Root Room’s special pop-up exhibits will be available from 3:45 – 5:00 pm, featuring early manuscripts, a deposition given by Wyatt Earp, materials from an infamous 19th-century murder trial of a Harvard lecturer, a selection of highlights from the Art & Visual Materials collection, and much more. 

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

Saturday, April 11

8:00 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 Parties. Registration resumes at the Four Seasons Hotel from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. HLS staff will remain on campus until 5:00 pm for additional assistance, if needed. 

8:00 – 9:00 am: Continental Breakfast, HLS Campus

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

• 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). 
• In the Root Room, special pop-up exhibits will be available from 1:30 – 3:00 pm, featuring early manuscripts, a deposition given by Wyatt Earp, materials from 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 rates. Reduced rates: Adults: $12.00; Seniors: $10.00; College students: $7.00; Youth (3–18): $7.00.
•  9:00 am – 5:00 pm Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue 
  • Connected to the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum shares cultural heritage from around the world in eight galleries. See towering Maya monuments, contemporary photography, the archaeology of Harvard Yard, and the role Harvard played in the birth of anthropology.
  • Please present your Reunion name badge at the museum’s registration desk to receive a $3.00 discount off the regular admission rates. 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 are conveniently located across the street from Harvard Yard.
  • Admission is complimentary for all, but please present your Reunion name badge at the registration desk to check in and to receive information about special exhibitions, gallery tours, programs, and other amenities. 
• All day: Harvard Law School Self-Guided Campus Tour 
  • Enjoy a self-guided tour of the HLS campus. Click here to start!   

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

• Science of Willpower, Intentions, and How To Have Endless Energy 
  • Speaker: Elizabeth Pyjov ’19, M.T.S. ’20, Founder and CEO, Self-Compassion for Lawyers
• The Young and the Influential: Rewriting the Legal Scripts for Youth and Family Life Online
  • Speakers:
    • John Bash ’06, Co-Chair, National Appellate Practice, Co-Chair, State Attorney General Litigation Practice, and Co-Managing Partner, Austin Office, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP 
    • Leah A. Plunkett ’06, Meyer Research Lecturer on Law, Associate Dean of Learning Experience and Innovation, and Executive Director of Harvard Law School Online, Harvard Law School and Faculty Associate and Special Advisor to the Board, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University
• The Harvard Election Law Clinic and Building Local Power 
  • Moderator: Ruth Greenwood, Director of the Election Law Clinic and Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, Harvard Law School 

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

12:15 – 1:30 pm: Reunion Luncheon, HLS Campus 

1:30 – 3:00 pm: Harvard Law School Library, Root Room special pop-up exhibit, HLS Campus

• Located on the fourth floor of the Langdell Library, the Root Room’s special pop-up exhibits will be available from 1:30 – 3:00 pm, featuring early manuscripts, a deposition given by Wyatt Earp, materials from an infamous 19th-century murder trial of a Harvard lecturer, a selection of highlights from the Art & Visual Materials collection, and much more. 

1:30 – 3:15 pm: Social Break featuring Uncle Joey’s Cannoli & Java Food Trucks and children’s crafting station, HLS Campus

1:45 – 3:15 pm: Class Photos, HLS Campus

• All classes will gather outside at the Langdell Hall Main Stairs for class photos. After each session, we will offer a chance for LL.M. alumni to gather for a separate 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. 

Time	Class	Location	Inclement Weather Location
1:45 pm	1996	Langdell Hall Main Stairs	Langdell Hall, 225 North
2:00 pm	2001	Langdell Hall Main Stairs	Langdell Hall, 272 South
2:15 pm	2006	Langdell Hall Main Stairs	Langdell Hall, 225 North
2:30 pm	2011	Langdell Hall Main Stairs	Langdell Hall, 272 South
2:45 pm	2016	Langdell Hall Main Stairs	Langdell Hall, 225 North
3:00 pm	2021	Langdell Hall Main Stairs	Langdell Hall, 272 South

3:30 – 4:45 pm: Class Symposia, HLS Campus

6:00 – 8:00 pm Reunion Check-in/Registration
Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston Street, Boston 

6:00 – 11:00 pm Reunion Class Parties
Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston Street, Boston 

Sunday, April 12

10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Farewell Brunch, HLS Campus