Latest from Rachel Reed
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A last lesson from ‘Lord of the Rings’
May 7, 2026
In his Last Lecture, Professor Ben Sachs told graduating students he looks forward to ‘working together on solving the problems that confront our world.’
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In her Last Lecture to the graduating class, Harvard Law Professor Kristen Eichensehr explains ‘why law and lawyers matter in a world of rampant law breaking.’
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Resolving disputes through law, not ‘baseball bat’
April 28, 2026
Robert Sitkoff’s Last Lecture explores the quiet yet mighty power of private law.
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Harvard Law celebrates negotiation expert Sheila Heen’s appointment as the Thaddeus R. Beal Professor of Practice.
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‘Belief is the ultimate force multiplier’
April 21, 2026
In the United States Air Force, a call sign — or nickname used over communications channels — is bestowed upon a pilot or officer by…
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‘We don’t know what the risks are’
April 21, 2026
A Harvard Law School course aims to explore the law’s role in regulating AI — before it’s too late
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The American Revolution: A Legal Argument.
April 21, 2026
Professor Bruce H. Mann argues that American colonists were fighting to uphold English legal traditions
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The Rule of Law
April 21, 2026
Born in ancient thought and forged through revolution, the idea that no one is above the law has been tested in every era — including our own. Harvard Law faculty weigh in on this fundamental legal concept.
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America at 250: ‘Citizens need to make this democracy work’
April 16, 2026
Commemorating 250 years, Harvard Law School professors discuss the conditions of American debate and democracy.
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Does AI ‘threaten to destabilize’ the criminal trial?
April 15, 2026
Former federal prosecutor Duncan Levin argues that as AI-generated media blurs reality, the technology has the potential to “destabilize” some aspects of the criminal system.
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A new tool from the Berkman Klein Center helps researchers and individuals understand how social media policies are evolving.
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On the 250th anniversary of American independence, Harvard Law experts debate the law and governance challenges facing the nation today.
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Women’s rights advocate and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai lamented that Afghan women are increasingly subjected to control not only over their public activities but also their private lives, speaking at an event at Harvard Law School.
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AI content (and algorithms) is coming for your kids
March 24, 2026
New laws are urgently needed to address “brain rot” content aimed at minors, argues Harvard Law expert Leah Plunkett
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Can mail-in ballots be counted after election day?
March 22, 2026
Election law expert Nicholas Stephanopoulos shares how an election law case could impact voting across the U.S.
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At a Harvard Law event, experts debated the president’s power to control and fire federal officials.
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From Harvard Law lawyer to fiction writer
March 11, 2026
Alumna Grace Spulak says her work in child advocacy helped inspire the stories in her new collection.
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Professor Ben Eidelson contributes to a robust debate on antisemitism and free speech on college campuses.