Showing 77 events for the week starting 11/11/2025
November 11
Tuesday • 2 events
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Scripture in Community: Public Reading of Scripture
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Recurring
Whether you’re new to reading the Bible, have studied it for years, or are just curious about what it says, you are welcome to listen, learn, and reflect on the wisdom within its pages. Scripture in Community meets over lunch to read and listen to Bible passages together – from… -
JOLT/BKC x Cindy Cohn, Electronic Frontier Foundation
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Join JOLT and BKC for a Q&A with Cindy Cohn, the Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a nonprofit that promotes freedom online. She’s spent over 25 years at EFF defending digital rights and is releasing her memoir, Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance, in spring…
November 12
Wednesday • 25 events
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Alumni in Residence with John Hamill J.D. ’93 of DLA Piper
9:00 am - 11:00 am
John Hamill is a nationally recognized first chair trial lawyer who advises sophisticated clients on their most sophisticated matters. His diverse practice runs the full range of complex litigation, including in highly regulated sectors. He is a leading member of DLA Piper's Global Media Sports & Entertainment sector and spearheads the firm's litigation practice in the sports world. John's practice includes some focus on competition and antitrust matters. Click to register. -
Equal Democracy Project General Body Meeting
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Equal Democracy Project for their second general body meeting of the semester! Come to learn more about EDP, see how to get more involved, and grab lunch with your fellow EDP-ers! RSVP: https://forms.gle/NnnD6TwfXqsP3Lfr9… -
Lunch Event on Steering the Driverless Revolution: The Law & Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us to explore the legal and regulatory challenges posed by driverless cars, including the moral decisions inherent in crash avoidance algorithms, how the Fourth Amendment addresses data collection and traffic stops, and how cities will need to update regulations and architecture to enable emerging Mobility as a Service models. -
LA28 Olympics: Path to Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Learn about the path to the Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles. Lisa Horwitz and Kevin Massoudi discuss the intricacies of organizing a multi-day international event. -
Constitutional Standing and Stigmatic Harm
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the HLS Law & Philosophy Society and Professor Rachel Bayefsky for a conversation about the recognition of dignitary harm in constitutional standing doctrine. We will be discussing the chapter on standing and dignitary harm from Professor Bayefsky’s recent book, Dignity and Judicial Authority. Lunch will be provided. -
How AI is Changing Big Law
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Professor Roberto Tallarita will host a virtual conversation on How AI is Changing Big Law with David Wakeling, Global Head of the AI Group and responsible for the global AI strategy at A&O Shearman. Right now, A&O Shearman is at the frontier of AI experimentation in law firms. Understanding what they are… -
Herbert W. Vaughan Memorial Lecture: Questioning the Dogmas of Textualism
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Lecture by Richard Ekins
Professor of Law and Constitutional Government
St. John’s College, University of Oxford Introduction by Jack Goldsmith
Learned Hand Professor of Law, Harvard Law School Lunch will be provided. -
Big Tech and Data Privacy in Africa: Insights from the Nigeria v. Meta Litigation
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Since the Cambridge Analytica controversy in 2018, African governments have increasingly sought to regulate Big Tech. The adoption of new legislative frameworks and the creation of enforcement agencies have spurred significant judicial and policy activity aimed at strengthening oversight of digital advertising, data protection, and platform accountability. Nigeria has been… -
HLSL Faculty Book Talk: Imperfect Oracle: What AI Can and Cannot Do with Cass Sunstein
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Harvard Law School Library presents a faculty book talk with author and HLS professor Cass Sunstein. This event features a discussion on his newest book, Imperfect Oracle: What AI Can and Cannot Do. -
WLA x Ropes & Gray
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join us at 12:30 on 11/12/2025 in WCC 1019 to learn about practice areas at Ropes & Gray! RSVP here. -
New York Bar Exam & Admission Process
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Information session on the New York Bar Exam.
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HALB x Freshfields
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HALB for an exclusive conversation with attorneys from leading global law firm Freshfields as they discuss a case study of a “day in the life” of a transactional attorney. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from experts about their day-to-day in different practice areas including Capital… -
CSEL Lunch Talk with Chris Nowinski (Concussion Legacy Foundation), Mick Foley (Former Professional WWE Wrestler) and Dr. Adam White (Professional Footballers’ Association)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Committee on Sports and Entertainment Law and the Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law on Wednesday, November 12 at 12:30pm in WCC 1015 for a discussion with Chris Nowinski, Co-Founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, Mick Foley, former professional WWE wrestler, and Dr. Adam White, Director… -
Journal of Law & Gender General Body Meeting
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us to learn about JLG, our forthcoming articles, our annual subcite, and ways to get involved! Please fill out the RSVP form here. Snacks will be provided!… -
Office Hours with Spencer Pahlke
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Want to dig deeper into plaintiff’s side practice? Have questions about partnership structures at plaintiffs firms? About finding your niche? About the business side of plaintiff’s practice? Or anything else better-suited for a short meeting? Inspired by the Weinstein Fellows Program, join Spencer Pahlke for office hours to answer any… -
ADR Career Panel
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Curious about careers in alternative dispute resolution (ADR)? Join us for a multidisciplinary panel of ADR professionals, which will be followed by a networking reception. Hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks will be served. Co-sponsored with: Harvard Negotiation & Mediation Clinical Program, Harvard Law School Negotiators, and Harvard Negotiation Law Review. -
Harvard Law Run Club Wednesday Run
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Harvard Law Run Club for a run at 6pm! We will meet outside the WCC between Casperson, Langdell, and Hauser. All paces are welcome. -
Simpson Thacher 1L Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The National Security & Law Association will be hosting a reception with Simpson Thacher on November 12, from 6-8pm, at Russell House Tavern. RSVP here! While this event is geared towards 1Ls, all are welcome!… -
Plaintiffs’ Happy Hour with Walkup Melodia
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Spencer Pahlke of Walkup Melodia is a leading plaintiff-side litigator and mentor to many students interested in plaintiff-side work. He’s the brain behind the For the Plaintiff Program and one of the forces of the Law Student Amicus Brief in support of Perkins Coie last year when… -
WLA Mentor/Mentee Arts, Crafts, & Movie Night
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join us in Storg on November 12th from 6-8 PM. There will be food, gift bags, and plenty of arts and crafts to take part in! Spend your Wednesday evening bonding with your mentor/mentee, unleashing your creativity, and watching a movie. We hope to see you there! RSVP… -
HLS Pub Trivia
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come to HLS Pub Trivia! Bring friends, grab a drink, and test your knowledge. Trivia takes place every Wednesday from 7–9pm in the HLS Pub.
November 13
Thursday • 22 events
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The Future of AI in Law with Cass Sunstein
2:00 am - 3:00 pm
Artificial intelligence is reshaping high-stakes fields like law, medicine, and finance. The biggest challenge to making AI more economically valuable isn’t just building better models, it’s learning how to measure them. Join Professor Cass Sunstein and leaders from Mercor and Harvey for a discussion on how scholars and… -
POM’s HIO office hours at HLS Fall 2025 – WCC 5046
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Recurring
Peter O’Meara, HIO Advisor for HLS, holds in-person office hours for HLS students and scholars on a first-come, first-served basis in WCC 5046 every Thursday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. during the Fall 2025 term. No appointment necessary. -
U.S. Trade Policy and Tariffs: A Socioeconomic Analysis
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
The current era is defined by a significant realignment of global commerce, marked by the frequent and strategic deployment of tariffs as an instrument of national economic policy. This discussion will tackle the most pressing questions at the intersection of trade and domestic stability: Who truly bears the cost of… -
Formal Report Release “The Hidden Crisis: Disability Rights in Post-Coup Myanmar”
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the Harvard Law School Project on Disability and the Harvard University Asia Center’s Southeast Asia Initiative on November 13th for an in-person event to mark the formal release of a thematic report by UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar on “The Hidden Crisis: Disability… -
Austin Frerick on Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry.
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HLS FoodSoc and the Antitrust Association for a conversation with Austin Frerick, a policy expert in agriculture and antitrust. Austin will discuss his recent book, Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry, which profiles a series of powerful magnates to illustrate the concentration of power in the global… -
Freshfields x APALSA Lunch Panel: Practice Area Insights
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for a lunchtime conversation with Freshfields attorneys to hear about their practice areas and career paths. All students are welcome, and 1Ls are especially encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided! Please fill out the form to confirm your attendance. -
Human Rights Under Stress in the Age of AI
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
The global human rights regime, built in and for a world of human actors and decisionmakers, is currently under tremendous stress, from the rise of authoritarianism, climate change, pandemics, and challenges to the multilateral, rules-based international order, including by the policies of the Trump administration. Into this situation, generative AI has… -
ALSA Book Talk: In the Shadow of Mount Khustup
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Join ALSA for a book talk with Harvard alum Cris Patvakanian to discuss his debut novel, In the Shadow of Mount Khustup, which highlight the local culture, landmarks and stories of people living in Armenia. The novel takes place in Syunik, Armenian and tells the story of a 2020 war… -
A Conversation with Lee Boyd, Lead Co-Counsel in Kashef v. BNP Paribas SA
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Harvard Human Rights Journal and Human Rights Entrepreneurs Clinic for a conversation between Emily Ray (HREC) and Lee Boyd, HLS Alumna and Lead Plaintiff Co-Counsel in Kashef v. BNP Paribas SA, on the future of corporate accountability for human rights abuses. In this landmark case, a Manhattan… -
Being First-Gen in Big Law
12:20 pm - 1:10 pm
Join First Class for a candid conversation with attorneys from multiple law firms as they share their paths to Big Law, the unique perspectives they bring to the legal profession, and how they navigate new challenges. This event is open to all students interested in learning more about first-gen experiences… -
Winter Term International Travel Pre-Departure Information Session
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Students planning to travel abroad over Winter Term for HLS credit and/or with Harvard funding must attend a MANDATORY Winter Term international travel information session. (The session will be offered twice; you need only attend one of them.*) Representatives from International Legal Studies, Global Support Services, Student Health Services, and… -
HLS Beyond Presents: The Antitrust Implications of Technology Regulation
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Though technology regulation has traditionally been treated separately from antitrust concerns, panelists in this session argue that the current antitrust regimes and regulatory practices in the US and the EU have worked together to stifle competition and innovation. While navigating the critical tension between fostering innovation and mitigating risks, they will explore the need and possibility of establishing an international legal standard and shared regulatory framework to guide competitive, responsible progress. -
Life at an IP Boutique: IPLA x McKool Smith
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Please join IPLA for a lunch panel with attorneys from McKool Smith, who will speak about their experience as trial lawyers at an IP Boutique with a national platform. -
Wiley Rein x National Security Journal
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
The National Security Journal will be hosting attorneys from Wiley Rein, who will speak about their work and life at the firm, as well as answer student questions. Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmzTmmoBKcEfdcFX-XSH0nfqBHe4Xg51_LKCTuEl_Sdrd8vQ/viewform?usp=header… -
Alumni in Residence with Ellen Ehrenpreis J.D. ’93 of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
As Orrick's Head of US Venture and Bay Area Technology Companies practice, Ellen leads the firm’s commitment to the venture fund community, bringing the best of Orrick’s talent and resources to support the firm’s fund clients, and works closely with Orrick teams across verticals to build and grow the firm’s market-leading platform for investors and emerging companies in the Bay Area. Prior to Orrick, Ellen was a member of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and a co-founder of Edgewood Law Partners LLP. Click to register. -
HALB x Kirkland & Ellis
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HALB for an exclusive panel featuring four accomplished attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis as they share insights into their diverse corporate practices and offices across the country. Hear from Kendall Maxwell (M&A/PE Associate, Chicago), Graham Robinson (M&A Partner, Boston), Lena Yoon (Investment Funds Associate, New York), and Jacqueline Trudeau… -
Public Interest Tech Law and Policy: A Viable and Growing Career Path
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
While it’s true that the tech industry has immense control in the current political climate and offer many financially appealing jobs, there is a growing and urgent necessity for energy and legal skills to advocate for the average person in the digital age. Whether it’s working in a variety of government roles, as part of housing or immigration work, at a civil society organization, in political activism, or influencing better behavior from inside some companies, there is an opportunity and sometimes an obligation to engage in tech policy work. The widespread abuse of data and use of AI in nearly every sector demands legislative, regulatory, and legal intervention work by people with public interest as their north star. Wasserstein Fellow Ben Winters will talk about his roles in academia, government, civil society, and political groups – furthermore, he will provide a survey of job paths available for people who want to explicitly focus on tech policy as well as people looking to integrate it into any work they plan on doing. He’ll also discuss the challenges and opportunities of working on the less resourced side. Lunch provided. Please RSVP below. Open to the HLS community. -
Challah Bake for Israel
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come braid and bake challah — the soft, golden bread that symbolizes community and blessing. This hands-on event celebrates Jewish tradition and solidarity with Israel, and is open to all students and families. No experience needed — just bring curiosity and good company. RSVPs required. -
First Class Firm Reception
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join First Class at its Annual Firm Reception on Thursday, November 13th from 6:30-8:30 at Grafton Street Pub and Grill in Harvard Square. Representatives from a number of firms will be in attendance to chat with students. Food and drinks will be provided. If you would like to attend, please…
November 14
Friday • 12 events
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Collateral Consequences Series – Impacts of Climate Migration on Politics and Elections
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Impacts of Climate Migration on Politics and Elections November 14, 2025 @ 12:00pm ET (zoom) Register here For the fourth session of the Collateral Consequences Series, join us for a discussion of how climate-related migration can and may change demographics in communities around the country, impacting political alignments and… -
A conversation with Serena Checchinato, counsel at Estée Lauder
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Havard Fashion Law Association proudly welcomes Serena Checchinato to HLS. Serena Checchinato currently serves as Counsel for Global Commercial Relations, North America at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since March 2023. Serena earned a Master of Laws (LLM) from Columbia Law School and a Juris Doctor (JD) from Università Cattolica… -
National Security Law Internships Panel
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Join the National Security & Law Association and the National Security Journal for a panel about internships in national security law during lunch on November 14th. Panelists will discuss their experiences working in government/on the Hill, in the military services, and in the private sector, as well as tips for… -
Lawyering for Democracy – Many Paths, One Goal
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Join us for a lunch talk with lawyers who have pursued careers fighting for democracy across the public, private, and social sectors. They will share how they got started in their work, what their day-to-day looks like, what keeps them motivated, and what the future for pro-democracy work may look… -
Winter Term International Travel Pre-Departure Information Session
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Students planning to travel abroad over Winter Term for HLS credit and/or with Harvard funding must attend a MANDATORY Winter Term international travel information session. (The session will be offered twice; you need only attend one of them.*) Representatives from International Legal Studies, Global Support Services, Student Health Services, and… -
The Pitfalls of the EU Integrated Administration. An American perspective. (Lunch Talk with Ieva Hūna)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
The Harvard European Law Association is pleased to host Ieva Hūna for a lunch talk on Friday, November 14, from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. in WCC 3038. Ieva is a PhD researcher at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy and a visiting researcher at Fordham University under the Fulbright-Schuman… -
NSLA Career Chat
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join NSLA upperclassmen board members for an informative panel on job-searching for 1L and 2L summer (both private and public interest)… -
Nabil Ayers, President of Top Indie Record Label Group, Beggars Group
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
Join RAP for an exciting event with Nabil Ayers: the brain behind Grimes, Purity Ring, St. Vincent, Big Thief, Future Islands, The National (2018 Grammy Award Winners for best Alternative Music Album), and many more iconic artists’ album campaigns. Ayers is the U.S. President of Beggers Group Record Labels, one of… -
Spring Break Pro Bono Trips Information Session
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
This year’s trips include an immigration services trip to San Diego, CA, a hurricane recovery trip to North Carolina, and a community lawyering trip in Mississippi. Sponsored by the Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs, the HLS Immigration Project, and the HLS Mississippi Delta Project. Information Session: Friday, November… -
Harvard Law Run Club Friday Run and Social Hour
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join Harvard Law Run Club for a run at 4pm! We will meet outside the WCC between Casperson, Langdell, and Hauser and end at Cambridge Common (the restaurant) for drinks and socializing. All paces are welcome. -
Christian Fellowship Friday Gathering
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
This is our weekly gathering for Christian Fellowship. Most weeks we will have alumni or professors come to speak on the subject of faith and work. Dinner is provided. All HLS students are welcome!…
November 15
Saturday • 2 events
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HLPR Fall Subcite
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Harvard Law & Policy Review‘s Fall Subcite will take place on Saturday, November 15th, from 10am — 2pm in WCC 1023. During the Subcite, teams of editors will review our latest articles for proper evidentiary support and Bluebook compliance. All members of the HLS community are welcome to participate. -
Couples and Families Hike
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come catch the tail end of the beautiful fall foliage with a short 1.5 mile loop hike at the Middlesex Fells at 10 am on November 15th – baby carriers and little legs welcome! Carpooling is available, text Kellie Espey at (515) 447-2353 or message her on WhatsApp if you…
November 17
Monday • 14 events
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Legal Definitions of Genocide with Omer Bartov moderated by Noah Feldman
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Omer Bartov is an Israeli-American historian. He is the Dean’s Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University
Moderated by Noah Feldman… -
Latham & Watkins Israel Group Lunch Talk
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Join attorneys from Latham & Watkins for a lunch talk and inside look at the firm’s work and Israel practice. Learn about Latham’s presence in the region, the types of matters handled by its Israel Group, and opportunities for students interested in cross-border legal practice involving Israel. -
Conversation with Attorney General Eric Holder and NDRC Executive Director Marina Jenkins
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join Equal Democracy Project and the Harvard Election Law Clinic for a conversation with Attorney General Eric Holder and Marina Jenkins, Executive Director of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. Lunch with be served.
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Current AI Tools for Lawyers – A Workshop
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Recurring
Bring your laptops and your appetite and join Debbie Ginsberg of HLSL's Research Services team for a demonstration of the AI tools currently available to law students. We’ll examine AI products from Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg, and the HU Sandbox. -
Negotiating as a Journalist: Access, Narratives, and Emotions
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Yousur Al-Hlou and Masha Froliak
Investigative Journalists Investigative journalism, by necessity, involves negotiation. Journalists must negotiate both internally with themselves and externally with sources, editors, and other stakeholders on many questions: How to access important and sensitive sources? How to persuade individuals to engage;? How to structure an interview to… -
HIALSA x Three Crowns Masterclass Series
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for the kick off session of the 2025-2026 edition of HIALSA Masterclass Series, titled “Before the first briefs: what precedes the start of an arbitration?”. This session explores the decisions behind drafting arbitration agreements, the role of in-house and external counsel, and the strategic and financial considerations that… -
HALB x STB
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join us for a lunch talk with attorneys from STB! Lunch will be provided. -
HLS Immigration Project GBM
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
HIP General Body Meetings are a space for members to stay grounded in immigration work. Whether through policy updates, direct services opportunities, or community-building over food, all members are highly encouraged to attend. Join us to stay connected and engaged!… -
Legal History Workshop 2
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Legal History Workshop provides an academic forum for junior scholars with an interest in legal history to engage in the discussion and critique of works in progress, including articles, dissertation or book chapters, job talk papers, book reviews, conference papers, op-eds, and developing research ideas. The workshop is hosted… -
Open Inquiry Dinner Discussion: Trump 2.0 Presidency
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
HLS is home to a wide range of viewpoints. In this dinner series, HLS Students for Open Inquiry aims to provide students from all backgrounds with the opportunity to engage with fellow students who have settled, unsettled, and differing viewpoints in an informal setting. The theme of this dinner will… -
Ames Moot Court Competition Final Round 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harvard Law School’s Ames Moot Court Competition is one of the nation’s most prestigious competitions for appellate brief writing and advocacy. Join this year’s finalists to hear them argue their cases in front of our guest judges. Seating in the courtroom will be by lottery, Austin Hall first floor classrooms available for viewing if…