Government Service and Statutory Interpretation, with Judge Thomas Kirsch (CA7)
Join the Harvard Federalist Society as we host Judge Thomas Kirsch of the Seventh Circuit for a wide-ranging discussion on his career inside, outside, and inside the federal government and his views on statutory interpretation and applying the Supreme Court’s most challenging precedents. Lunch will be provided.
AI Surveillance, Privacy and Civil Liberties
Artificial intelligence has made it possible for governments to aggregate, analyze, and act on data about individuals at a scale and speed that existing legal frameworks were never designed to address. The question of how to constrain that power, and who should control it, has become one of the defining governance challenges of our moment. […]
The Jane Lakes Harman Writer-in-Residence Amy Davidson Sorkin (The New Yorker) in Conversation with David French (The New York Times)
The Jane Lakes Harman Writer-in-Residence convenes distinguished writers for workshops on presenting complex legal arguments as compelling narratives for public audiences. Join the Jane Lakes Harman Writer-in-Residence Amy Davidson Sorkin in Conversation with David French. Amy Davidson Sorkin serves as a staff writer for The New Yorker, where she regularly contributes Comments to the magazine, […]
Faith & Veritas 2026
Join a university-wide gathering of Harvard’s Christian alumni, students, faculty, and staff to forge new friendships and engage with thought leaders exploring the role and impact of the Christian faith in addressing contemporary challenges. Space is limited and registration is required. Register here. More information available on the event website.
Lunch Talk with Justice Tino Cuéllar
Join the National Security & Law Association, La Alianza, and the International Law Journal for a lunch talk with Tino Cuéllar, president of the Carnegie Endowment and former justice of the CA Supreme Court. Justice Cuéllar will speak about his time on the bench, his experiences serving in senior roles in government, and his continued […]
The Heart of Capitalism: The Legal Frameworks that Prioritize Good Over Greed
Abigail Barnes, Sopen Shah, and Greg Curtis will be discussing their first-hand experiences with the corporate law frameworks that do and don’t prioritize good over greed. Abi Barnes: Founder and CEO of Amulet, PBC., attorney, and author of two guidebooks written on corporate social responsibility. Greg Curtis: Executive Director of Holdfast Collective, Patagonia’s non-profit shareholder. […]
QTPOC TDOV Lunch Panel ft. Trans Clinical Faculty at HLS
Come join QTPOC and Lambda for Trans Day of Visibility to hear from Deborah Lolai and Alex Sacks-West regarding their experiences as trans clinical legal instructors at HLS as well as their careers in direct legal services and public defense. This panel will be held on Friday, March 27th at WCC 3018 from 12:30pm – […]
Exploitation and Silence in Industrial Animal Agriculture
Industrial animal agriculture depends on the invisible labor of workers who face dangerous conditions and limited power. Join FarmSTAND Senior Staff Attorney Amal Bouhabib and International Human Rights Senior Clinical Instructor Beatrice Lindstrom, HLS, as they examine the intersection animal agriculture and the labor of immigrants in the context of alleged discrimination, dangerous working conditions, and labor […]
Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Talk with Kia Azadbakht, Cordy McJunkins, and Ciara Tisdale-Vakos
Join Y-Lab for the second event in our spring 2026 Working Paper Lunch Series, a discussion with Kia Azadbakht ’26, Cordy McJunkins ’26, and Ciara Tisdale-Vakos ’26. Learn more and RSVP for lunch.
Film Screening and Q&A: The Perfect Neighbor (2026 Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Feature)
Join FiLM Society and SALSA for a special screening of The Perfect Neighbor, followed by a conversation with director Geeta Gandbhir moderated by Rebecca Richman Cohen. Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2026 Oscars, The Perfect Neighbor uses primarily police body-cam and investigative footage to tell the story of a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal. In […]
False Food Promises and Farmed Animals – Green-Washing in Food Law: The Case Against JBS
When global meat producers market themselves as environmentally friendly, how can we separate fact from fiction? Join Assistant Attorneys General Ashley Gregor and Rita McDonough of the New York State Attorney General’s Environmental Protection Bureau, one of the nation’s leading state-level environmental enforcers in conversation. Gregor and McDonough pull back the curtain on corporate greenwashing, detailing their office’s high-profile legal challenges against industry giant JBS and […]
Church Autonomy Doctrine: Past, Present, and Future with Chief Judge Michael Brennan (CA7)
What is the church autonomy doctrine? Why is it so in vogue right now? What questions have still yet to be answered, and where is the doctrine going? Join the Harvard Federalist Society as we host Chief Judge Michael Brennan of the Seventh Circuit to answer these questions and more. Paninis will be served.
HLSL & HLS Beyond present: Why I Changed My Mind
Back by popular demand, a fifth iteration of the faculty panel Why I Changed My Mind featuring HLS faculty members’ stories of professional moments of reckoning when ideas they had previously thought settled in their worldview changed.
The Front Lines of Companion Animal Law Enforcement
From cruelty investigations to dangerous dog proceedings, what does it take to enforce companion animal protection laws? This panel offers a behind-the-scenes look at how these emotional and complex cases are built. Hear three distinct perspectives from the front lines: speakers Chris Schindler, Director of Law Enforcement at the MSPCA, who leads on-the-ground investigations; Lynsey […]
“Resolved: that the Trump Administration’s Higher Education Policy Violates Academic Freedom,” with May Mailman and Will Creeley
Join the Harvard Federalist Society as we host May Mailman, former Deputy Assistant to the President from Trump II, and Will Creeley, the Legal Director at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), for a debate on the administration’s policies towards institutions of higher learning. Pizza will be served.
Arctic Wildlfe, Oil, and the Rule of Law
The Arctic is ground zero for the clash between energy extraction and wildlife survival. Join us for a discussion with HKS Arctic expert, Margaret Williams and Bridget Psarianos, a Senior Staff Attorney with Trustees for Alaska, litigator on the front lines of this fight. Psarianos has represented Indigenous-led organizations to protect regions like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and draws on her experience within the U.S. Department of the Interior. In […]
Dusk or a New Dawn? The Future of the United Nations Human Rights System | A Conversation with United Nations Independent Experts
The UN human rights system remains one of the central pillars of the international legal order. Its mechanisms contribute to monitoring compliance with international norms, supporting accountability processes, and promoting democratic governance and the rule of law across regions. It is, however, navigating a period of significant institutional and political pressure. Multilateral institutions more broadly are facing increasing geopolitical tensions and […]
Does a Public Actor Have the Right to Anonymity? Animal Research and Wider First Amendment Implications
Should public decision-makers be allowed to remain anonymous? Starting with the charged issue of animal research oversight, this panel confronts the broader First Amendment implications of anonymity in public life. Join a powerhouse panel featuring Noah Feldman, a Harvard University Professor and one of the nation’s leading constitutional scholars; Asher Smith, General Counsel, Litigation for the PETA Foundation, […]
Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Talk with Chris Egi, Kaveri Sengupta, and Omar Tariq
Join Y-Lab for the third event in our spring 2026 Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Series with Chris Egi ’26, Kaveri Sengupta ’26, and Omar Tariq ’26. Learn more and RSVP for a lunch.
The Harvard Law Review Presents State Solicitors Generals: Before the Supreme Court and Beyond
We look forward to welcoming you to the Harvard Law Review’s 2026 Spring Supreme Court Event! Moderated by Professor and former State Solicitor of Maine Peter Brann, this event will feature a panel of four current and former state solicitors general: Jeremy Feigenbaum of New Jersey, Benjamin Gutman of Oregon, Erika Maley of Virginia, and Jane Notz of […]
Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Talk with James Limbaugh and Hudson Patterson
Join Y-Lab for the final event in our spring 2026 Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Series with James Limbaugh ’26 and Hudson Patterson ’26. Learn more and RSVP for a lunch.













