Showing 68 events for the week starting 03/03/2026
March 3
Tuesday • 9 events
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The Future of the National Environmental Policy Act and Its Needed Reform, with Profs. Paul Salamanca and Andrew Mergen
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Harvard Federalist Society as we host Prof. Paul Salamanca of the University of Kentucky School and Law in conversation with HLS Prof. Andrew Mergen on the National Environmental Policy Act, its flaws, and paths to its reform. Paninis will be served. -
Targeting the Bench: U.S. Sanctions Against the International Criminal Court
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
The past year has witnessed a series of measures by the executive branch of the U.S. government that are antagonistic towards international human rights norms and institutions. Most notable among these are the sanctions imposed against judges and prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC). These sanctions have turned policy tools typically applied to the… -
Abolish ICE: New Horizons
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
What would it mean to abolish ICE? Join us for a conversation with Isabel Garcia, co-chair of Coalición de Derechos Humanos and former Pima County Legal Defender, about her work organizing for immigrant justice. Lunch will be served. -
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… -
Cultural Property Law in Practice: Restitution and Repatriation of Cambodian Antiquities
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
East Asian Legal Studies Talk: Bradley Gordon JD ’95 Managing Partner, Edenbridge Asia Brad Gordon will speak about his work advising the Cambodian government on the repatriation of stolen artifacts. He will examine Cambodia’s recent restitution efforts as a case study in cultural property law, focusing on legal strategy,… -
Purim Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
They tried to kill us, we survived, let’s eat.
Bagels. Lox. Megillah… -
Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: Dialogue Session 2
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Whether you identify as a progressive leftist or a conservative Christian or anything in between, join Breaking Bread, Building Bridges—a student-led initiative funded by the Dean’s Community Connection Grant and the President’s Building Bridges Fund—for the second of six biweekly dialogue sessions to engage in a thoughtful, guided discussion on…
March 4
Wednesday • 15 events
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Making the Fine Print Visible: Introducing ASML’s Transparency Hub
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Have you ever received a notice online that a privacy policy has changed, but you weren’t really sure how? Wouldn’t it be helpful if there was a way to see the changes over time? The Applied Social Media Lab (ASML) at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society is… -
Jewish Law and International Law: Sovereignty and Exogenous Authority in a Transnational World with Michael Broyde moderated by Gabi Blum
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
In this talk about his new book, Michael J Broyde explains how he and his co-author Yehonatan Elazar-De Mota understand the methodological and jurisprudential parallels between Jewish law and international law. They envision how the two legal systems might collaborate to address global challenges and offer a nuanced understanding of… -
HLS Dems: A Conversation with Joe Kennedy III
12:10 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us on Wednesday, March 4th at 12:10PM in Austin 101 East for a lunch talk with former Congressman and U.S Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy III JD ’09. Joe is currently the President of Citizens Energy, a diversified renewable energy non-profit dedicated to supporting a just and… -
Decision-Making for Your Academic Path
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Are you seeking guidance on making curriculum choices based on your priorities, interests, and goals? Prepare for 2026-2027 registration with an academic advising event featuring HLS course and clinical faculty and the Office of Academic Programs. The opening plenary will feature Profs. Brady, Cohen, and Viscomi discussing how to make informed academic decisions that meet your individual… -
Professor Beth Richie, PhD
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
On gender violence, countering the carceral state, the cooptation of domestic violence to justify policing, and more. RSVP at: http://bit.ly/4kv6lBk… -
Clerkship Research/Interview Panel
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Hear from a panel of 3Ls about researching judges and navigating clerkship interviews. Some discussion will focus on the hiring plan date this summer for current 2Ls. But 3Ls, alumni, and 1Ls also will find the basic principles relevant. This event will be recorded and posted to the OCS website. -
JOLT x Wilson Sonsini: M&A Outlook
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for a panel with law firm Wilson Sonsini partner and associate, Jack Hamilton and Rayna Guo, to learn more about their M&A practice and exciting matters their attorneys have worked on! Lunch will be provided. -
OCS Peer Advisers: Ask Me Anything Workshops
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Recurring
Wondering how to approach your upcoming summer at a law firm? Join the 3L Peer Advisers at the Office of Career Services for an informal ‘Ask me anything’ discussion. Topics might include tips and tricks from your colleagues about building networks, receiving feedback, and navigating social settings and events as… -
Themis Course Demo
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join Themis Bar Review’s Robbie Hillson and Carl Gillen as they provide a demonstration of the Themis’ Bar Exam Prep course. -
CSEL Lunch Talk with Ryan Downton
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Committee on Sports and Entertainment Law and the Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law on Wednesday, March 4th at 12:30 PM in WCC B015 for a discussion with Ryan Downton, an attorney for the Texas Trial Group who is working on the challenges to the NCAA’s Redshirt and… -
Alumni in Residence with Woodie Dixon J.D. ’99 of the Golden State Warriors
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Woodie Dixon is Golden State’s Chief Legal Officer. He leads business and legal affairs across the Warriors, Valkyries, and related entities, overseeing contracts, litigation, real estate, governance, and strategic initiatives. He previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Chegg for five years, and earlier as General Counsel at the Pac-12 and the Kansas City Chiefs. He earned a J.D. from Harvard Law School, an MS from UMass Amherst, and a BA from Amherst College, and he serves on several sports-law boards. Click to register. -
HIALSA – Masterclasses (Arbitration Rewired: AI in Practice)
4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping arbitration. From case management and drafting to document review and decision analytics. Participants will discuss AI tools, their limits and risks, and ethical boundaries for counsel and tribunals. -
Sudanese-Armenian History and the Colonial Legacy in Sudan
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the Harvard Law Armenian Students Association in hosting Vahe Boghosian’s presentation on Sudanese-Armenian history and the colonial legacy in Sudan. Sudanahye is the Sudanese-Armenian Heritage Project, a multimedia research project documenting the history of the Sudanese-Armenian community. This presentation will look at Sudanese-Armenian history can tell us about the… -
Student Council Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the Harvard Law School Student Government Council meeting to discuss campus initiatives, upcoming events, student advocacy priorities, and ways to strengthen our community together. -
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.
March 5
Thursday • 14 events
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12th Harvard International Arbitration Conference – Day 1
All day
The Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association (HIALSA) is excited to announce the 12th Harvard International Arbitration Conference. Be part of three inspiring days of conversations with leading experts in international arbitration. Engage with top voices, expand your network, and delve into cutting-edge topics shaping dispute resolution worldwide. Day 1… -
Alumni in Residence with David White Jr. J.D. ’17 of Flagship Pioneering
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
David E. White Jr. served as the 14th Deputy Director of the Peace Corps and was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He held senior Biden-Harris roles at the State Department, Presidential Personnel, and the National Security Council, helping coordinate resettlement support for nearly 90,000 Afghan allies. He is a wounded Army cavalry officer and Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient. He graduated from West Point and Harvard Law School cum laude, clerked on the Ninth Circuit, and worked at Wachtell Lipton. Click to register. -
POM HIO Office Hours with Peter O’Meara in 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 2026 Spring Semester. No appointment necessary. … -
Family Separation: Deportation, Family Policing, & Incarceration
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for a conversation with three community organizers working across the immigration system, family policing system, and prison industrial complex about the different ways the United States separates families and what we can do to protect family unity in the face of state violence. Lunch will be served!… -
Acing your Firm Summer: A Professionalism Primer
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
As you approach a summer position at a law firm, you may be considering how to put your best foot forward and make a strong impression. Join the Office of Careers Services for a discussion with recruiting and professional development managers from Latham & Watkins, Ropes & Gray, and White… -
How’s Life as a Plaintiffs’ Attorney?
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join Warren Postman, Managing Partner of Leading Plaintiffs’ Firm Keller Postman and HLS alumnus, for a practical, real-world overview of plaintiff-side practice. Warren has helped build Keller Postman’s arbitration practice, which resolves the claims of consumers and employees subject to forced arbitration clauses. The discussion will cover what it’s like… -
OCS Peer Advisers: Ask Me Anything Workshops
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Recurring
Wondering how to approach your upcoming summer at a law firm? Join the 3L Peer Advisers at the Office of Career Services for an informal ‘Ask me anything’ discussion. Topics might include tips and tricks from your colleagues about building networks, receiving feedback, and navigating social settings and events as… -
Consumer Protection: FinTech Enforcement Trends
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
As fintech and digital asset markets continue to evolve, so too does the question of who is responsible for protecting consumers. This panel brings together former CFPB officials, regulators, litigators, and consumer advocates to examine how enforcement priorities are shifting and what meaningful consumer protection looks like in crypto today. -
WLA Spring GBM
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Current and aspiring members are invited to join the Women’s Law Association at our Spring General Body Meeting, taking place Thursday, March 5 from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Enjoy lunch with the entire WLA community and learn more about our upcoming events, applying to Board, and more WLA goings-on! RSVP… -
HLS Writes!
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Learn about the J.D. Written Work Requirement and writing opportunities at HLS including journals, the library, writing fellowships, special events, publishing your writing, and the Writing Center. A panel discussion featuring: Meredith Boak, Associate Dean for Academic Programs Elizabeth Papp Kamali, Professor of Law Andreas Psahos, HLS Writing Fellow Ema… -
HALB Life after HLS: Perspectives from LLM Alumni
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HALB for an exclusive and candid conversation with LLM Alum who have successfully navigated the path into BigLaw and legal work in the U.S. as they discuss life after HLS and their experiences, insights, and advice navigating the LLM-to-U.S. legal market path, including how they approached the process, how… -
Interfaith Ramadan Iftar
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Posted on behalf of the Presidential Initiative on Interfaith Engagement Join Harvard’s Muslim Chaplains and the Presidential Initiative on Interfaith Engagement for an Interfaith Ramadan Iftar. Together, we’ll learn and share about the Muslim holiday of Ramadan, the practice of fasting, and the principles of spiritual growth, self-discipline, and charity,… -
How U.S. Trade Policies Impact Business in Asia
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
We will discuss how U.S. Trade Policies Impact Business in Asia with the following speakers. Kunio Miyaoka, Partner at Mori Hamada and Director of the Japan Association of International Economic Law
Wesley Chu, former General Counsel at Sharp Corporation (Japan) and Foxconn Technology Corporation (Taiwan)… -
Animal Law Society Social at the HLS Pub
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come join the HLS Animal Law Society at the HLS Pub for some pizza, drinks, and fun conversation. Drinks for the first 20 will be on HALS. Hope to see you there!…
March 6
Friday • 11 events
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12th Harvard International Arbitration Conference – Day 2
All day
The Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association (HIALSA) is excited to announce the 12th Harvard International Arbitration Conference. Be part of three inspiring days of conversations with leading experts in international arbitration. Engage with top voices, expand your network, and delve into cutting-edge topics shaping dispute resolution worldwide. Day 2… -
HELR Spring Makeup Subcite
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Come join the Environmental Law Review for our Spring makeup subcite!… -
ICE & Indigenous Peoples
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Native Americans are among those being targeted, harassed, abused or detained by ICE. Join us for a conversation with HLS student Kisha James (Aquinnah Wampanoag) and CJI clinical instructor Christian Williams about Native American resistance to ICE and solidarity with Indigenous migrants stopped at the border. -
10 Years Later: The Continuing Legacy of Justice Antonin Scalia, with biographer James Rosen
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Ten years after Justice Scalia’s death and nearing his birthday, on which he would’ve turned 90, join the Harvard Federalist Society as we assess his legacy with Scalia biographer and Newsmax reporter James Rosen, who has recently released a new volume focusing on Scalia’s time on the Court. Lunch… -
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. -
Conscience in Health Care: Dov Fox in Conversation With I. Glenn Cohen
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
In his new book The Conscience of Care, Dov Fox explores the concept of medical conscience through controversies around health care services like IVF, IUDs, opioids, gender affirming care, psychedelics, organ transplants, and advance directives. “We’re used to hearing about conscientious refusers: physicians and pharmacists whose moral convictions lead them to deny a… -
Lunch Panel with Members of the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The AFA will be a hosting a panel of members of the Judge Advocate General’s Corp across all branches of the military. The panel is meant to give students information about the life and work of a JAG. Anyone interested in learning more about JAGs or the military should feel… -
From Craigie St to Wall Street
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Join HALB in Wasserstein Hall, Milstein for an exclusive conversation featuring three HLS’93 roommates who all became distinguished global leaders in financial services: Navid Mahmoodzadegan (CEO & Co-Founder of Moelis); Andy Saperstein (Co-President of Morgan Stanley); and Howard Widra (Partner at Apollo). The event will be moderated by their HLS’93… -
HELR Spring Makeup Subcite
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Come join the Environmental Law Review for our Spring makeup subcite!… -
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.
March 7
Saturday • 3 events
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12th Harvard International Arbitration Conference – Day 3
All day
The Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association (HIALSA) is excited to announce the 12th Harvard International Arbitration Conference. Be part of three inspiring days of conversations with leading experts in international arbitration. Engage with top voices, expand your network, and delve into cutting-edge topics shaping dispute resolution worldwide. Day 3… -
APALSA Annual Conference
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
We invite you to join this year’s APALSA conference where we will be hosting a wide array of distinguished speakers to share their stories. Please join us in welcoming government lawyers and officials, private practitioners, and public interest advocates who are delighted to share their legal paths. We are also… -
APALSA Annual Conference
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We invite you to join this year’s APALSA conference where we will be hosting a wide array of distinguished speakers to share their stories. Please join us in welcoming government lawyers and officials, private practitioners, and public interest advocates who are delighted to share their legal paths. We are also…
March 8
Sunday • 3 events
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Harvard Human Rights Journal Spring 2026 Subcite
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mandatory for masthead members. Join the HHRJ for our Spring 2026 subcite! Bagels provided courtesy of Lexis and lunch provided courtesy of HHRJ. -
HLPR Substantive Edit
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please join HLPR for our Volume 21.1 substantive edit on March 8th, from 10am-1pm in WCC 1019. During the Substantive Edit, teams of editors will review the structure and arguments of the articles we plan to publish in this volume, and will generate feedback that we will send to the… -
International Party
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The LL.M. Class of 2026 invites you to the International Party! Students will present a variety of food, activities, and performances representing regions from around the world. Entry is free and open to members of the HLS community and their family members. Please note that family members must be accompanied…
March 9
Monday • 13 events
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More than Words Book Fair Pop-Up and Craft Sale
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
At More Than Words, every purchase has a purpose. Join us on March 9th as we pop up a special Book Fair filled with inspiring reads and meaningful finds. All proceeds support our mission of empowering Boston-area youth who are at risk of homelessness, court-involved, or navigating the foster care system. Through ever-evolving wraparound… -
Medical Expertise, Women’s Bodies, and Jewish Law in Early Modern Europe with Jordan Katz moderated by Jessica Marglin
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
The early modern period witnessed a rise in Jewish legal (halakhic) discussions that incorporated new medical understandings into their rulings, especially when it came to women’s bodies. Focusing on eighteenth-century rabbinic responsa, this talk highlights the way in which halakhic questions that required medical knowledge of female bodies provided an… -
St. Isidore and Beyond: Building a Conservative or Libertarian Practice in Big Law, with Michael McGinley (Dechert)
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Harvard Federalist Society as we host Mike McGinley, a litigation partner at Dechert LLP, discuss how he has been able to build a practice that includes conservative and libertarian matters as a Big Law attorney. Mike will discuss his pro bono representation in the St. Isidore litigation… -
Clinic Student Panel: Why Should I Take a Clinic?
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Start learning more about enrolling in a clinic next year before Course and Clinic Selection season begins! Hear from current clinic students about the experience and ask them any questions that are on your mind. See the Clinical Registration Center for more information about enrolling in a clinic. Join Zoom meeting… -
Mediated Populism and Capital Justice in China
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
East Asian Legal Studies Talk: Michelle Miao
Associate Professor of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Social media function not merely as communication conduits but as active agents shaping public discourses central to judicial matters and political life. This talk examines how public discussions of high-profile capital homicide… -
From Law Firm to Global Impact
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
HuB Fireside Chat with Foley Hoag Partner, Gare A. Smith! The Human Rights and Business Students Association (HuB) is excited to host a fireside lunch event with Gare A. Smith, a leading practitioner in the human rights and business space. This lunch event will focus on Mr. Smith’s career path, his… -
HALB x Skadden
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HALB for an exclusive conversation with Skadden’s leading attorneys as they walk through a recent M&A transaction. From the perspective of a partner to a junior associate, this event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from attorneys working on live public transactions. Do not miss this opportunity to… -
Alianza: March General Body Meeting
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join La Alianza for our General Body Meeting. All are welcome!… -
Spring CPT Session
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Peter O’Meara from HIO will present this overview about CPT in person at HLS for all 1L and 2L F-1 international students on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. in WCC 1023. This session will highlight minimum HLS-specific details, including CPT start and end dates, needed to… -
Are Private Equity Portfolios The New Trusts?
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Amid the Biden Administration’s revival of antitrust enforcement, private equity firms became the object of heightened scrutiny. Brendan Ballou, former special counsel at the Antitrust Division and author of the book Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America, will discuss private equity’s activity across the American economy, what problems it… -
When Crypto Goes to Court: The Rise of Digital Asset Litigation
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Digital asset disputes are rewriting the playbook for securities litigation, regulatory enforcement, and white collar defense. This panel brings together top litigators from DLA Piper, Morrison Cohen, and Jenner & Block to examine the evolving theories driving crypto enforcement, the procedural complexities unique to blockchain cases, and how practitioners navigate… -
When Crypto Goes to Court: The Rise of Digital Asset Litigation
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Digital asset disputes are rewriting the playbook for securities litigation, regulatory enforcement, and white collar defense. This panel brings together top litigators from DLA Piper, Morrison Cohen, and Jenner & Block to examine the evolving theories driving crypto enforcement, the procedural complexities unique to blockchain cases, and how practitioners navigate… -
JOLT Election
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
JOLT election night for Vol. 40 EIC’s and other masthead positions.