OPIA’s Public Service Kick-Off and Gathering
September 3, 2026
6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
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WCC; 2036 Milstein East B
The Bernard Koteen Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA) invites you to an evening of public interest inspiration and community as we kick off the academic year. Hear from our fantastic keynote speaker, Blake Strode ’15, Executive Director at ArchCity Defenders, with additional remarks by First Circuit Judge David Barron ‘94, Dean Goldberg, and Assistant Dean for Public Service, Catherine Pattanayak.
Following the remarks, all students interested in public service are invited to stay and mingle with classmates. Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP below! Helpful, but not required to attend.
If you or an event participant requires disability-related accommodations, please contact HLS Accessibility Services at accessibility@law.harvard.edu two weeks in advance of the event.
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