Event Category: Speaker/Panel

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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 […]

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Event poster Higher Ed debate

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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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The same capabilities that make AI valuable for cybersecurity, including autonomous operation, rapid decision-making at scale, and minimal human oversight, are also the ones most likely to cause harm. These risks are further complicated by gaps in existing legal and policy frameworks, making regulation and accountability particularly challenging. This panel discussion will drill down on […]

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Join the Harvard Art Law Organization for a moderated conversation with Dan Weiner, Head of Litigation and Art Law Practice Co-Chair for Hughes Hubbard & Reed, and Amy Lehman, Director of Legal Services at Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Together, they will explore how pro bono and private practice lawyers navigate the distinct challenges of […]

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Join the Harvard Art Law Organization for a moderated panel with Tanya Layne (HLS ’02), Chief Legal Officer at Gagosian, and Monica Kwok (HLS ’18), Senior Associate at Goodwin Procter and mixed-media artist.    Drawing on their distinct vantage points as in-house counsel at one of the world’s leading contemporary art galleries and as a […]

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Around the world, workers and their advocates are facing rapid change. While trade disruptions and strained supply chains unsettle jobs and bargaining power, automation is reshaping how work is organized and supervised. New environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rules are emerging and then being contested or rolled back. At the same time, lawyers advocating for workers’ rights face their own unstable terrain: increased pressure on the […]

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Please join ACS and FedSoc for a discussion on the legitimacy of the Roberts Court featuring Professor Niko Bowie (HLS), Professor Garrett West (YLS), Professor Derek Muller (Notre Dame), and Judge Nancy Gertner. The conversation will be moderated by Dean John Goldberg. Reception to follow. Space is limited and will be determined via lottery. Please only […]

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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 […]

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Agents, Consciousness, and the Future of AI event poster

AI is moving from autocomplete to autopilot. These systems are no longer just suggesting courses of action; they’re acting on our behalf, trading in markets, making decisions, and pursuing goals. Soon, millions of AI agents will be transacting faster than any human can track, and we may find ourselves creating as much for machine audiences […]

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In an era when headlines declare international law “dead” and conflicts rage across Palestine, Ukraine, and Sudan, a groundbreaking nine-country survey published in a report from Lex International reveals a surprising truth: the global public overwhelmingly rejects the idea that “might makes right.” From Indonesia to the United States, 80-95% of respondents oppose torture, starvation […]

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Learn how to share your legal expertise with a wide audience—from coming up with an idea and drafting a piece to submitting it and working with editors. Join the Harvard Law School Writing Center to hear behind-the-scenes stories, lessons learned the hard way, and writing advice from: Sharon Block, an HLS Professor of Law who […]

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In this webinar, negotiation experts Attia Qureshi and John Richardson will share insights from their new book, Never Settle: Persuasion and Negotiation Skills to Get What You Want. Drawing from decades of experience teaching at Harvard and MIT, as well as incorporating insights gathered from FBI hostage conflict resolution strategies and work with the U.S. […]