Showing 11 events for the week starting 04/02/2026
April 2
Thursday • 11 events
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Maritime Security in the South China Sea: US and Philippine Perspectives
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This panel examines the legal and strategic dimensions of maritime security in the South China Sea, bringing together leading scholars and practitioners to explore one of the world’s most consequential regional disputes from the Filipino and American perspectives. Speakers will discuss the historical background of competing maritime claims, the legal… -
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. … -
Syria After Sanctions
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
This panel will examine the legal, economic and humanitarian landscape of Syria in the wake of prolonged international sanctions. Speakers will explore the impact of sanctions on reconstruction, governance and civilian life, as well as the role of international law in shaping pathways towards accountability, development, and sustainable recovery. -
The Nippon–U.S. Steel Deal: Law, Policy, and National Security
12:15 pm - 1:20 pm
This panel explores the legal, policy, and economic considerations shaping the U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel merger, drawing on a mix of perspectives from private practice, academia, and policy. The discussion will analyze how legal frameworks intersect with political and economic strategy in evaluating foreign investment. It will also consider the competing… -
Machismo and Women’s Rights in Latin Culture
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join La Alianza and the WLA Women’s History Month Committee for a lunch conversation on Machismo and Women’s Rights in Latin Culture with Scholars Alicia Ely Yamin & Matthew Gutmann. Matthew Gutmann, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Brown University, studies on gender, masculinity, sexuality, reproductive health, and social change in… -
HALB: A Fireside Chat with Eric Peters, CEO of Coinbase Asset Management and Founder of One River Asset Management
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HALB for Day 4 of our conference! Join HALB for an exclusive fireside chat with Eric Peters moderated by Kristina Bunting. Eric is the CEO of Coinbase Asset Management and founder, CEO and CIO of One River Asset Management. Kristina is a Partner at Paul Weiss and the Co-Chair… -
Paving the Way: The Future of U.S.-China Trade Relations
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Date & time: Thurs, April 2, 2026 / 3:30-4:30pm (Viet coffee, Thai tea, and pastries provided) Location: WCC B010 Register here Speakers: Susan Thornton, Senior Fellow at the Yale Law Paul Tsai China Center; former Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (2017-18) Amb.… -
HLS Beyond presents: Ukulele Workshop
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
In this session your fellow student, Jonathan Hostottle ('27), will teach you the basics of playing the ukulele. We will go over basic chords, strumming patterns, and all of the fundamentals needed to learn and play some of your favorite songs. No ukulele experience is required. -
From Comparison to Conversation: Asia’s Role in Global AI Regulation
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Discussions of AI regulation often revolve around comparisons to a perceived global benchmark, with the EU AI Act positioned as the leading model. This panel shifts the lens. We explore what can be learned from the wide range of AI governance strategies developing across Asia. Governments in the region are… -
Harvard Asia Law Post-Conference Reception
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Please join us to celebrate the conclusion of the Harvard Asia Law Conference II at Stoked Pizza! Meet speakers from the panels and mingle with other students interested in careers in Asia law. We will have pizza, appetizers, and an open bar. Please register here to help us gather…