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Throughout his varied career, Pedro Spivakovsky-Gonzalez ’17 has operated under one uniting principle: The law should function as a tool for justice to empower clients.

In this interview, Pedro Spivakovsky-Gonzalez '17 reflects on the importance of mediation, his clinical experiences at Harvard Law School, and the qualities he believes define successful attorneys serving the public interest.

Kamille Bernard ’24 and Lea Kayali ’24 are the recipients of the 2024 Kristin P. Muniz Memorial Award, bestowed in memory of the beloved Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) senior clinical instructor to honor students who exemplify her commitment to justice and superb client-centered representation.

Gabrielle Grossman ’24 and Alexandra Kersley ’24 are the recipients of the 2024 Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA) Awards.

Arjun Gananathan ’24 is the winner of the 2024 Ralph D. Gants Access to Justice Award, honored for his leadership in the Youth Advocacy and Policy Lab and the Criminal Justice Institute.

Bridget Pranzatelli ’24 is the recipient of the 2024 Andrew L. Kaufman Pro Bono Service Award. She is recognized for her outstanding contributions to the Crimmigration Clinic, leadership in Harvard Defenders, and her extraordinary commitment to pro bono service.

David Paul ’24 is the recipient of the 2024 David A. Grossman Exemplary Clinical Student Award. Paul is honored for his exceptional achievements in the Veterans Law and Disability Benefits Clinic of the Legal Services Center (LSC) and the Criminal Prosecution Clinic.

Julio Colby ’24 and Sara Kamouni ’24 have been selected as recipients of the Skadden Fellowship.

"We wanted people to tell us about their humanity, and about the way that the incarceration experience changed them," says Déborah Aléxis ‘25.

Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program students Julio Colby '24 and Sara Kamouni '24 have been selected as recipients of the Skadden Fellowship.

Three students from the Sports Law Clinic received the 2024 Weiler Awards during the annual Harvard Sports Law Symposium. 

After 22 years as a beloved colleague and mentor to students and staff, Susana Arteta will retire from her role as administrative director of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau in May.

Students cheered one another on to celebrate the culmination of their passion and hard work in the field of youth advocacy during the Youth Advocacy & Policy Lab graduation ceremony on April 9.

"The clinical program has been instrumental in shaping my growth as an environmental law student and future attorney,” says Shashank Vura '24.

Instructors, staff, students, and loved ones gathered for the ceremony, celebrating their accomplishments in education law and child advocacy at HLS. 

Gary Allen shares his journey to TAP, the initiatives TAP has expanded during his tenure, and the remarkable work students undertake while navigating the complexities of housing law and advocating for their clients' rights. 

While classes took a pause, legal work continued for students participating in spring break pro bono trips to San Diego, California and Clarksdale, Mississippi.