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September 24
Saturday
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Journal of Law and Technology (JOLT) Fall Subcite
September 24, 2022 – September 25, 2022
Join JOLT, a top-ranked law & tech journal! JOLT isn’t just for those with science backgrounds or those interested in practicing patent law. We’re publishing pieces discussing a vast range of issues, including the regulation of fraud in the cryptomarket, mitigating algorithmic bias for computer vision technologies, and the fairness… -
Harvard International Law Journal – Fall Subcite
All day
Recurring
The Harvard International Law Journal is excited to invite you to our our Fall Subcite on Saturday, September 24! Free food and refreshments will be provided, as well as Lexis points, for attendees! We have a wide variety of topics we are publishing this semester, ranging from international trade and arbitration…
September 25
Sunday
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Harvard Environmental Law Review Subcite #1
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Harvard Environmental Law Review (HELR) is hosting its first subcite of the semester on Sunday, 9/25 at 9am in WCC 1019. HELR is the #1 environmental law journal in the United States, and has been published semi-annually by Harvard Law School students since 1976. HELR seeks to publish scholarship…
September 26
Monday
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Lunch Talk with Justice Goodwin Liu: Law Clerk Diversity
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us for a speaker event with Justice Goodwin Liu, the Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, about diversity among law clerks. Justice Liu is conducting a major ongoing study into federal clerkship diversity, looking at the situation of different racial minority groups and women. At the talk, Justice… -
Legal History Workshop: Before Equal Protection–The Fall of Anti-Crossdressing Law and the Origins of the Transgender Legal Movement 1964-1980
3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Harvard Law School’s Program of Study in Law and History invites you to our annual Legal History Workshop. This year’s theme is “Sex and the Law.” On Monday, September 26th at 3:45pm to 5:45pm in Lewis Hall 202, Kate Redburn (Academic Fellow, Columbia Law School) will be presenting, “Before Equal Protection:… -
WLA Welcome Back Social
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WLA invites all new and old members to join us for a welcome back social at Blue Owl. Food and drink will be provided. Please RSVP at bit.ly/wlawelcomeback.
September 27
Tuesday
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A Tribute To Herbert C. Kelman
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Herbert C. Kelman Seminar on International Conflict Analysis and Resolution presents a virtual talk with guest speakers Jeff Seul (HDS), Daniel Shapiro (FAS, HMS) and Donna Hicks (HU). Our speakers will talk about how Professor Kelman challenged the Realist theory of conflict going on to create, with John Burton,… -
Organizing Amazon: A Conversations with Chris Smalls and Jodi Kantor
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Chris Smalls is founder of the Amazon Labor Union and leader of the first successful efforts to unionize an Amazon facility. From being called “not smart, or articulate” by Amazon executives to “my kind of trouble” by President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, Chris Smalls has ushered in a… -
Delisted and Deleted? Copyright Law Solutions to Digital Video Game Preservation
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Physical copies of movies, TV shows, music and video games become rarer as people turn to instant digital purchases and streaming services, for their media consumption. Unlike a CD, DVD, or VHS tape, which could last forever, digital-only media has an expiration date. But what happens if we want to… -
Representing Hollywood: What it Means to be a Talent-Facing Lawyer with the Harvard Committee on Sports and Entertainment Law
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Want to join the entertainment industry as a lawyer? Want to learn more about what it means to “do entertainment law”? We will hear from HLS alum Tara Kole who recently founded one of the most significant talent law firms in Hollywood, Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole. Tara has an… -
Lambda Public Interest Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Come join us for an inaugural Lambda Public Interest Lunch! This will be a very low-pressure, low-key vibes opportunity to get to know each other, ask questions, and give me feedback about the kinds of events and speakers you all want to see for the rest of the year. This… -
LL.M. Series: Networking
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Networking is an important part of your LL.M. job search. Many law firm jobs are obtained, or sometimes even created, through networking. Attend this program to learn what networking is and how to creatively and professionally network your way to a job. Lunch will be served. This program will be… -
Centering the Voices of Young People in Foster Care Reform
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Advocates for marginalized groups talk frequently about centering the voices of communities and other stakeholders to ensure that those most closely affected by the proposed policies drive reform. Nevertheless, those same advocates often lack a clear plan for how to engage with those stakeholders in a way that allows for a true… -
American Constitution Society Lunch Q&A with Justice Goodwin Liu
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join the American Constitution Society for a speaker event with Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, Goodwin Liu. We will discuss Justice Liu’s career path, scholarship, and the role of state courts in protecting individual rights post-Dobbs. Room is TBA. Lunch will be provided. Nominated by Governor Jerry Brown,…
September 28
Wednesday
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White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Watch Party
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Please join the HLS Food Law and Policy Clinic and Health Law and Policy Clinic to watch a livestream of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The conference is being held for the first time in over 50 years and will include the announcement of a national… -
Debate: Was the Constitution of 1787 a pro-slavery document?
12:25 pm - 1:20 pm
Professor Noah Feldman’s latest book, The Broken Constitution, will be the subject of a debate on the question of whether Abraham Lincoln had to “break” the Constitution during the Civil War. All are welcome. -
3L Judicial Clerkship Update and Q&A
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
As of our last count, almost 600 potential clerkship opportunities were still available for 2023, and many judges are considering applications from current 3Ls for 2024 and even 2025 clerkships. Whether you are just starting a clerkship search or have been applying already, you may have questions in common with other 3L students. Join Liz, Kirsten, and Ali for an update and interactive Q&A session. -
In the Belly of the Beast: Criminal Justice Impact Litigation in the Deep South
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join OPIA for a community discussion with Wasserstein Fellow Mercedes Montagnes HLS ‘09, Founder and Executive Director of the Promise of Justice Initiative, in which she will discuss the benefits and risks of using impact litigation as a tool to create positive change for people in the criminal legal system. -
[HALB] Introduction to Debt Finance with White & Case
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) and White & Case on a presentation on Debt Finance. Come meet White & Case attorneys to learn more about their highly complex, cross-border transactions and their firm. Lunch will be provided. Speakers include Jessica Shearer (Partner, Debt Finance), Rob Morrison… -
Alumni in Residence with Lindsay Breedlove JD’09 of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lindsay Breedlove JD ’09 is a Senior Director at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, a Bay Area biotechnology company that specializes in rare and ultra-rare diseases. She oversees the company’s litigation and investigations, serves as general counsel for the Asia Pacific region, and advises North American business units regarding regulatory and legal risk. Before joining Ultragenyx, Lindsay was a partner in Troutman Pepper LLP’s Life Sciences practice, resident in Philadelphia, PA, where she litigated on behalf of key players across the healthcare innovation and delivery spectrum. Lindsay is currently serving as the President of the Harvard Law School Association that oversees and supports alumni engagement efforts around the globe. Click to register. -
Environmental & Energy Law Student Welcome Reception
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Meet faculty, students, and staff involved in environmental and energy law programs on campus. Food and drinks will be served! If you or an event participant requires disability-related accommodations, please contact Accessibility Services, at accessibility@law.harvard.edu or 617-495-8773 in advance of the event. (In case of rain, the event will… -
EELP Welcome Back Reception
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
We are holding a welcome back reception for students interested in energy and environmental law. To be hosted by Jody Freeman, Richard Lazarus, and Carrie Jenks. -
Career Planning: How Your 1L Year (and Job) Fit in the Big Picture
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Learn about careers and hiring processes in the public and private sectors, what your 1L job search will entail, and how to make the most of your next three years. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, along with wine and beer. -
Abolitionist Community Building
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Please join us for our first monthly abolitionist community building event of the semester! We hope this space can serve as a place of support, connection, and learning in community with other people who believe in abolition of the prison industrial complex. Last year we wrote holiday cards to incarcerated… -
Basic Safety and Awareness with HUPD
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The purpose of this class is to empower students, faculty, and staff to combat various types of assaults by providing them with realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. The classes cover safety awareness, risk reduction, and risk avoidance and provide attendees with the knowledge to make educated decisions about safety and… -
HALS Recruiting Event
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Harvard Asia Law Society will introduce its activities and recruit committee members as well as general body members. Food and boba will be served!…
September 29
Thursday
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Explaining the Floods in Pakistan: A Climate Catastrophe and Local Governance Crisis
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for a panel discussion on the causes and responses to the unprecedented floods in Pakistan. This panel will feature Afreen Siddiqi, Asim Khwaja, and Rafay Alam as they discuss the climate and local governance implications that brought Pakistan to this point. Halal lunch will be served. -
Lunch Talk: A Conversation with Cohen Milstein
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Get a closer look at the work of Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, one of the top private public interest firms in the country with over 100 attorneys — including many HLS alumni — and 45 years of experience. The firm specializes in antitrust, civil rights and employment,… -
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Info Session
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Each year, we invest in the graduate education of 30 New Americans—immigrants and children of immigrants—who are poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic field. Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join a lifelong community of New American Fellows. 2022 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows and law students Laila Ujayli and Mussab Ali will share their experiences applying and answer applicant questions. The Fellowship's Communications Director will give an overview of the program and answer any questions as well. -
Animal Law Society – General Body Meeting
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for the Harvard Animal Law Society’s first General Body meeting of the new academic year. The HALS Board will talk about plans for the coming year, ways in which students can become involved, and opportunities to engage with the HLS Animal Law Program and Clinic. -
Harvard Animal Law Society General Body Meeting
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
The Harvard Animal Law Society’s first general body meeting will be this Thursday September 29th at 12:30pm in WCC 1023. We’ll discuss upcoming events, 1L representatives, ways to get involved with animal issues on campus, and more. We would love to see you there! Vegan lunch will be provided. -
IPLA Patent Law Panel
12:30 pm - 1:25 pm
Join the HLS IP Law Association for our panel on patent law practice, featuring attorneys from Fish & Richardson, Quinn Emanuel, and WilmerHale, to learn more about the ins and outs of patent law. The panel will discuss the differences between patent prosecution, patent litigation in district courts, ITC litigation,… -
“After Dobbs” with Professor Stephen Sachs and Erika Bachiochi [Students for Life]
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
[Students for Life] Professor Stephen E. Sachs and Erika Bachiochi will speak on the legal impact of Dobbs, the demise of Roe, and the current status of life in the legal sphere. -
Winter Term Opportunities Abroad
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
HLS offers 2Ls, 3Ls and LL.M. students the opportunity to spend Winter Term abroad, pursuing internationally focused independent clinicals or research and writing projects. -
Byse Workshop Fall 2022: Constitutions, Courts and Climate Change
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Recurring
The Climate Crisis is the defining challenge of the 21st century. Despite the urgency of the challenge, many governments have failed to enact the transformations necessary to avert disaster. This workshop considers the role of constitutional law and theory both as a cause and a response to the Climate Crisis. -
Where Does a Dollar Help the Most? A Conversation About Effective Charitable Giving
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Charity evaluators like GiveWell have identified a handful of highly effective nonprofits that have shown they can save and improve lives at fractions of the cost of other charities’ operations. For example, the Against Malaria Foundation distributes basic medical supplies in the places where they are needed most,… -
Civil v. Common Law Myths
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Dean John F. Manning invites you to a talk by Holger Spamann, Civil v. Common Law Myths. On the occasion of his appointment as Lawrence R. Grove Professor of Law. There will be a reception immediately following the talk. -
Managing Stress and Building Resilience
7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Join us for a 2-hour workshop designed by Harvard grad students for Harvard grad students. The workshop will help you learn skills for managing stress and increasing quality of life that are backed by a strong body of research. Whether you’re struggling with stress, feeling disconnected, or are just curious…
September 30
Friday
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Affording Self-Determination: Human Rights and Indigenous Financial Autonomy
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Human rights law protects the right of indigenous peoples to self-determination. But what is the point of this legal recognition if indigenous peoples are in practice unable to finance their own projects for development? Join NALSA and La Alianza to discuss this question with a delegation of indigenous activists from… -
ELS/EELP Lunch with Sam Sankar of Earthjustice
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
The Environmental Law Society and the Environmental and Energy Law Program are hosting a luncheon discussion with Kirti Datla, Director of Strategic Legal Advocacy at Earthjustice. -
HLSCF Friday Night Gathering: Upperclassmen Panel
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us this Friday for a panel discussion from our 2Ls and 3Ls about how to balance law school and faith, study habits, and general reflections on law school! As always, we will provide dinner with gluten free, dairy free, and peanut free options. We will meet for food and…