Event Category: Speaker/Panel

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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, Wu’s life after the end of […]

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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.

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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, state and federal drug law, […]

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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. Together, we’ll explore how Jewish […]

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Presented as part of the 2026 China Law Symposium, this panel explores how technology and life sciences companies structure, negotiate, and execute complex cross-border deals involving China and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Drawing on deep experience in regulatory strategy, licensing, and collaboration agreements, the speakers will discuss how legal, IP, and regulatory considerations shape transaction […]

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Please join the HLS Law and Democracy Forum for a conversation with Professor Laurence Tribe and Professor Niko Bowie on I.C.E, federalism, and the rule of law. Attendees are asked to RSVP here. The Law and Democracy Forum was launched by and made possible with the support of the Dean’s Community Connection Grant Program.

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As part of the 2026 China Law Symposium, this session examines China’s creative industries—from video games and short-form drama to designer brands—which are rapidly expanding onto the global stage. This expansion raises novel questions of copyright, trademark enforcement, and cross-border IP strategy. The panel brings together industry counsel and leading IP litigators to examine how […]

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Featured in the 2026 China Law Symposium, this panel addresses the deepening complexity of cross-border commerce and disputes involving multinational parties—particularly between China and the United States. The discussion examines litigation and arbitration strategies across jurisdictions, with perspectives spanning U.S. federal courts, international arbitration, e-commerce disputes, and patent enforcement. Panelists include:  Jianjian Ye, Partner at […]

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This panel, part of the 2026 China Law Symposium, explores the growing role of litigation funding in shaping access to justice and litigation strategy in complex commercial and IP disputes. The session will explore how third-party funding operates in practice, its strategic implications for plaintiffs and defendants, and the regulatory and ethical considerations that accompany […]

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As artificial intelligence reshapes global infrastructure, China is rapidly establishing one of the world’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks for the technology. This panel concludes the 2026 China Law Symposium by examining the specific mechanisms of Chinese AI governance—from algorithm filing systems to the newly proposed “AI Law.” Moving beyond general comparisons, the discussion will analyze […]

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On February 27th, LPE@HLS will host Public Writing and the Law. A lunchtime panel discussion on journalism and public understanding of the law (12:15-1:15 PM) will be followed by workshops (3:30-6:00 PM, registration required) for all Boston-area law students, legal scholars, and practitioners interested in writing for a general audience. Workshops will be lead by […]