Showing 40 events for the week starting 02/03/2026
February 3
Tuesday • 9 events
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“Success in Whose Eyes? Raising a Family in a Demanding Profession,” with Gibson Dunn’s Russell Balikian
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Is it possible to build a meaningful legal career while maintaining a healthy family life? Drawing on his experience as a partner in Gibson Dunn’s appellate practice and a father of five, Russell Balikian will discuss why defining success correctly is critical for attorneys who seek to pursue professional excellence… -
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… -
AFI & JLSA Community Lunches
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join Alliance for Israel and the Jewish Law Students Association for a community lunch with students and professors… -
Becoming an International Lawyer in Times of Transition
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Landmark cases from Bosnia, Rwanda, and elsewhere around the world have made international criminal law part of our everyday conversations and have attracted a generation of law students to this practice area. But next year may see the lightest trial schedule the modern international courts have ever had, as scandals and other challenges limit their work. Join Wasserstein Fellow and former international criminal prosecutor Arthur Traldi, as he discusses his own career in international criminal law and discusses strategies and challenges for students seeking to build their own international careers. Lunch provided. Please RSVP below! Open to the HLS community. -
HLS National Lawyers Guild GBM
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Looking for progressive community at HLS? Join the National Lawyers Guild General Body Meeting to learn about the history of the Guild, upcoming events, and ways to get involved this semester!… -
HIALSA – Masterclasses (Advocacy Dynamics: Written Persuasion)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Effective advocacy begins long before the hearing. This session focuses on the art of written pleadings: from structuring submissions and framing the narrative to crafting persuasive arguments and anticipating the tribunal’s perspective. Participants will examine real excerpts, style strategies, and drafting techniques used by leading arbitration practitioners.
Lunch will… -
The Future is Today: US vs Maduro after U.S v. Noriega
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
This study-group session will analyze the potential assertions of immunity, constitutional and procedural objections in the ongoing Federal case against former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. It will rely on US judicial precedents and legal theories such as the protective principle, act of state and head of state immunity and constitutional… -
Student Social: Student Accessibility Advisory Group
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Posted on behalf of University Disability Resources Hosted by the Student Accessibility Advisory Group and University Disability Resources No registration required. Please bring a Harvard ID. All Harvard students are welcome to join in an evening of community, discussion, and light refreshments—bring friends or come on your own! A photographer…
February 4
Wednesday • 9 events
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Harvard Law Run Club Wednesday Run
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Join Harvard Law Run Club for a run at 8am! We will meet outside the WCC between Casperson, Langdell, and Hauser. All paces are welcome. -
David Friedman: Red Sox Legal Leadership & Jewish Advocacy
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
David Friedman, Executive Vice President for Legal and Government Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer of the Boston Red Sox, joins us to discuss his career at the intersection of sports, law, and public leadership, and his advocacy for the Jewish people. He will share lessons from overseeing compliance, litigation, and… -
John T. Dunlop Memorial Forum — “Two Promises to Those Who Work: Voices and Ownership” with Second Vice President of Spain, Yolanda Diaz Pérez
12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
In conjunction with the Harvard Trade Union Program (HTUP) and the Center for Labor and a Just Economy, the Dunlop Forum annually honors a distinguished contributor in the field of industrial relations and labor. This year, we welcome the Vice President, Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour and… -
HIALSA – Lunch talk with David Mizrachi
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for a lunch talk with David Mizrachi, a Panamanian business lawyer with over three decades of professional experience. In this lunch talk, Mr. Mizrachi will share practical insights from his work on Investor–State disputes arising from foreign direct investment (FDI) projects. He will explore the key nuances of… -
HALB x Cravath: Navigating Regulatory Considerations in M&A
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HALB for an exclusive conversation with Cravath, Swaine & Moore’s leading M&A attorneys as they highlight recent deals they have worked on and discuss navigating regulatory considerations in today’s deal environment. This session will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how high-stakes matters are resolved. Featured speakers will be G.J. -
How to Sue Airlines and Opioid Retailers: The Role of Associates in Plaintiff-Side Trial Litigation
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join Hannah Crowe, Laura Seggerman, and Daniel Charest from leading plaintiffs’ law firm Burns Charest to discuss their recent litigation and the key role that associates of all levels play in their trial teams. The attorneys will highlight their recent successful suit against American Airlines and a RICO case against… -
NALSA Spring Kickoff Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kick off the spring semester with NALSA! Join us for our first General Body Meeting of the semester. Our meetings are open to all Indigenous students, allies, and anyone interested in Federal Indian Law. -
An Interfaith Creator’s Salon
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Posted on behalf of Harvard Interfaith Engagement Ignite your creative spark at this unique interfaith gathering! People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome to paint, pen poetry, or compose music – exploring how creativity comments the human spirit. Supplies provided (paints, pastels, paper, etc.) Wednesday, February 4, 2026 •… -
HLS Pub Trivia
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Recurring
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.
February 5
Thursday • 7 events
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Wu Jingxiong, Between Natural Law and Geopolitics: The Insights and Dilemmas of a Catholic Chinese Law Professor in Cold War America
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
East Asian Legal Studies Talk: Jedidiah Kroncke Associate Professor of Law, The University of Hong Kong The life of Chinese legal scholar Wu Jingxiong has long attracted attention for his diverse intellectual interests and high profile in Chinese judicial politics and constitutional reform during the 1930s and 1940s. Yet,… -
What to Do When You Want to Do It All: Criminal, Civil, Trial, and Appellate Work in Small Law
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Feeling like you want to do a little bit of everything in public interest law but aren’t sure what that looks like? Join Wasserstein Fellow Liv Warren '17, a (mostly) criminal defense attorney at a boutique trial firm in Durham, NC, for a conversation about building a career that truly lets you have it all. Liv will share what it’s like to juggle criminal, civil, trial, appellate, and post-conviction cases in state and federal court, take on high-stakes matters including death penalty and civil rights cases, and push for change through legislative advocacy—all without burning out. She’ll also talk about transitioning from non-profit to small-firm practice, using media and advocacy skills effectively, and finding ways to thrive personally while maintaining a law practice consistent with your values. This is a chance to get honest and practical advice about leaving the beaten paths in public interest and diving into local communities to build an expansive and exciting career. Lunch provided. Please RSVP below! Open to the HLS community. -
AI Governance and Policy in the EU
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
The Harvard European Law Association is pleased to host Isabel Hahn for a lunch talk on Thursday, February 5, from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. in Hauser Hall 102. Isabel Hahn is responsible for AI Policy at the EU Mission to the US in the San Francisco office. Isabel advises on the… -
HSLS x Milbank: the Practice of Space Law
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
HSLS is happy to welcome back a selection of top Milbank attorneys to speak about working in Space Law from 12:30-1:15pm! Join us for lunch and learn about the Transportation and Space group. As always, lunch will be provided. -
Harvard Law Run Club Thursday Run
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Harvard Law Run Club for a run at 6:15pm! We will meet outside the WCC between Casperson, Langdell, and Hauser. All paces are welcome. -
Across This Table
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Posted on behalf of the Presidential Initiative on Interfaith Engagement Take your seat at the longest interfaith table Harvard has ever set. Thursday, February 5, 6:30-8:30pm, Smith Campus Center Arcade Join us for an unforgettable evening, where dinner tables in the Smith Campus Center Arcade bring together 150+ students, faculty,… -
HuB Movie Night: Erin Brockovich
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a special screening of the acclaimed film “Erin Brockovich” hosted by the Human Rights and Business Association. Explore the true story of one woman’s fight for justice against a powerful corporation. Date: Thursday, February 5
Time: 7 PM…
February 6
Friday • 3 events
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HLS Christian Fellowship Bible Study
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Come join us for our weekly Bible study with a local pastor. Lunch will be provided. -
NSJ Spring EIC Office Hours
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
The EICs of NSJ will be hosting officer hours to answer any questions about journal elections, the Spring subcite, or whatever else may be of interest! Snacks to be provided. -
HLS Christian Fellowship Friday Night
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come join us for the weekly gathering of the HLS Christian Fellowship! We will have dinner at 5:45 pm and then hear from a speaker, pray together, or engage in a fun activity.
February 8
Sunday • 2 events
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HELR Spring Subcite #1
8:15 am - 1:15 pm
Come join the Environmental Law Review for our first Spring subcite!… -
Journal on Legislation Subcite
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our spring subcite this year is scheduled for Sunday, February 8th from 10am-2pm — food provided! We would be thrilled to welcome you to JOL if this is your first time engaging with the journal, or to welcome you back! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6iJFIwI0Mb23w-8_tDd6OkeC7MLX6F1M42OjbaFJG6o1AUw/viewform?usp=preview. During the Subcite, Subciters will work…
February 9
Monday • 10 events
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Book Talk: The International Law of Intelligence, by Dr. Asaf Lubin
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
For centuries, states have relied on intelligence collection to navigate uncertainty and avert catastrophe, while simultaneously disavowing the legitimacy of the very conduct on which modern security and diplomacy depend. This tension has generated one of international law’s most vexing questions: is espionage a lawful feature of the international order?… -
Adjudicating the Spiritual World in Israeli Courts: Dilemmas of Equality of Justice with Erica Weiss moderated by Guy Priver
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Erica Weiss is Visiting Professor in the Department of Judaic Studies at Brown University for 2025–26. An anthropologist of religion and ethics, her work traces how Jewish communities navigate responsibility for others in contexts of conflict and diversity. She has conducted research on conscientious objection in Israel, Jewish–Muslim reconciliation, and… -
Neuroscience Intelligence (NQ) for Lawyers: the NextGen Approach to Healthgevity & Whole Performance
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
WLA’s Queer Coalition is hosting a discussion led by Ava Diamond Dreyer, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Pro Athlete, Coach, Author Certified in Neuroscience, Nutritional Psychiatry, Brain Health, & Trauma Recovery. The Optimized Lawyer Program bridges wellness and achievement—helping attorneys thrive as whole humans, not just professionals. This isn’t about soft skills—it’s about… -
“Everything I Needed to Know About Judging, I Learned by Being a Dad” with Judge Stephanos Bibas (CA3)
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us as we hear from Judge Stephanos Bibas of the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals on how he views his role as a judge and its surprising connection to his parenting. Judge Bibas is a great friend of the chapter and always a worthwhile talk! Swissbakers will… -
HALB x Hospitality Transactions: Playa-Hyatt Fireside Chat
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HALB for an exclusive conversation examining a real-world hospitality M&A transaction. This case-study discussion will feature Tracy Colden, former General Counsel of Playa Hotels & Resorts, and Katherine Keeley of Hogan Lovells, who advised on Playa’s acquisition by Hyatt. Drawing from their firsthand experience, the speakers will walk through… -
Barbri Course Demo
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join Barbri Bar Review’s Denalee McDonald as she provides a demonstration of the Barbri Bar Exam Prep course. -
Federal Rescheduling of Cannabis: An Expert Panel
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
In late 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order to expedite the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. If finalized, the reclassification would mark a significant policy shift with concrete legal, economic, and research implications. What does this mean for recreational/medical use,… -
Beyond the ‘regulation versus innovation’ divide: the European Commission’s approach to boosting start- and scale ups in the EU
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
The Harvard European Law Association is pleased to host Dr. Amaryllis Verhoeven for a lunch talk on Monday, February 9, from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. in WCC 2004, moderated by Alex Pascal, Executive Director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School. Dr. Amaryllis Verhoeven holds a… -
Interfaith Book Club
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Posted on behalf of Harvard Interfaith Engagement We are looking to foster a welcoming space to explore books on spirituality, culture, and shared human values. Our first meeting will be on Monday, Feb 9th at 6pm in at the Smith Center Riverview Commons Lounge. Sweet treats and tea will be… -
Reclaiming the Jewish Story: On Being An Unapologetic Jew with Sarah Hurwitz
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
As conversations about Jewish identity, belonging, and narrative grow ever more urgent, Sarah Hurwitz— former speechwriter for Michelle Obama and author of Here All Along and the newly published As a Jew— invites us to stop playing defense and instead reclaim the richness, depth, and power of the Jewish story.