Alumni in Residence with Sengal Selassie J.D./M.B.A. ’95 of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC
Sengal Selassie is the CEO and Founder of Brightwood Capital Advisors. He has been involved in all phases of the firm’s development since its founding in 2010 and serves on the Executive Committee and the Investment Committee of Brightwood’s managed funds. He also serves on the boards of several Brightwood portfolio companies. Click to register.
Kelman Seminar — Courageous Citizenship: A Grassroots Response to Political Polarization in America
Political polarization in the United States has become one of the defining conflicts of our time, and one that most Americans say they want a way out of. Braver Angels is the largest national volunteer organization helping Americans build together with people who see the world differently. They call it courageous citizenship. In this talk, […]
Alumni in Residence with Elizabeth Blair J.D. ’92 of KCA Advisors, LLC
Elizabeth is a senior M&A and operating executive with experience across law, technology, private equity, and consumer services. After beginning at Cleary Gottlieb and Yahoo!, she led major business units and co-founded an advertising technology company. She later served as CEO of 24 Hour Fitness and SkyZone, delivering successful restructurings, exits, and growth. Click to register.
Alumni in Residence with David Stivers J.D. ’87 of Pebble Beach Company
David Stivers is President and CEO of Pebble Beach Company, overseeing hotels, golf, restaurants, retail, spa, private clubs, tournaments, and real estate. A 30-year hospitality executive, he previously held senior roles at Promus Hotels and DoubleTree Corporation. He began his career practicing finance and M&A law at Latham & Watkins. Click to register.
Service to Startup: Making Entrepreneurship Accessible for Veterans – October 2026 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Distinguished Speakers Series at Harvard Law School
The men and women who served in uniform have unique potential to succeed as entrepreneurs who make lasting, positive impacts across communities and industries. But having sacrificed the typical years spent earning business degrees and building networks, veterans pursuing business ownership can be at a disadvantage. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 8, 12-1 p.m. (Eastern), […]
LILtalks Presents: Who is Patent Disclosure For with Visiting Professor of Law Janet Freilich
Patents are one of the world’s largest public libraries of technological information. Laws governing this library, however, focus on readers of individual patents, and do little to facilitate larger scale, aggregate use. This LIL talk will illustrate this point through theory and an empirical case study of pharmaceutical patents, while highlighting a broader problem with […]
Alumni in Residence with John McKenzie J.D. ’76 of Baker & McKenzie LLP
John McKenzie practiced international trade and corporate law at Baker & McKenzie for nearly five decades. Based in San Francisco, with assignments in Taipei and Caracas, he advised clients on international commercial transactions, export controls, anti-corruption, sanctions, anti-boycott regulations, import rules, and intellectual property protection. He also authored numerous legal publications. Click to register.
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.
Alumni in Residence with Paul Choi J.D. ’89 of Sidley Austin LLP
Paul Choi is global co-leader of Sidley’s Mergers and Acquisitions practice, co-leader of its Public Company Advisory group, and a member of the Executive Committee. He advises public and private companies on M&A, corporate finance, securities, governance, takeovers, activism, and spinoffs. He previously clerked on the D.C. Circuit. Click to register.
Alumni in Residence with Max Chen J.D. ’10 of Primavera Capital Group
Max Chen is a founding partner of Primavera Capital Group, leading investments in technology, media, telecommunications, and education while co-chairing its Culture and Human Capital Committee. He has guided investments including Alibaba, Cainiao, Palantir, and Lanvin Group. Previously, he worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong and New York. Click to register.
Alumni in Residence with Timothy Ehrlich J.D. ’99 of Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
Timothy Ehrlich advises life sciences companies, venture capital funds, and institutional investors across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and healthcare IT. He counsels clients from formation through liquidity on financings, governance, M&A, public offerings, strategic alliances, joint ventures, licensing, intellectual property commercialization, and corporate structuring. Click to register.
Alumni in Residence with Sandra Grannum J.D. ’86 of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Sandra Dawn Grannum is a first-chair trial attorney and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. She leads her firm’s Florham Park office and co-chairs its nationwide securities and financial services litigation practice. A former Wall Street in-house counsel, she handles securities, employment, takeover, derivative, fiduciary-duty, arbitration, and appellate matters. Click to register.
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meet the Judge: Hon. Ana de Alba, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Judge Ana de Alba of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit was previously a partner at a civil litigation law firm, helped found a Workers’ Rights Clinic, and served as a judge on the Fresno County Superior Court and as the first Latina District Judge on the Eastern District of California. President […]
Alumni in Residence with Laura Stein J.D. ’87 of Mondelēz International
Laura Stein is Mondelēz International’s Executive Vice President, Corporate and Legal Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. A veteran chief legal officer, she has led legal, compliance, risk, audit, security, communications, sustainability, and government affairs functions. She brings governance, nonprofit, pro bono, and leadership experience. Click to register.
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.
Alumni in Residence with Tangela Richter J.D. ’97 of GEICO
Tangela Richter is Chief Legal Officer of GEICO, leading Legal, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and Compliance. A senior advisor with 25 years of experience, she previously held roles at Wells Fargo, American Express, Lending Club, Capital One, and SEC, driving transformation, innovation, and operational excellence. Click to register.
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.
Alumni in Residence with John Meigs J.D. ’95 of Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox, L.L.P.
John Meigs is an entertainment attorney and partner at Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox LLP. He represents writers, actors, directors and producers in motion picture and television litigation, transactional matters and talent representation across the industry. Click to register.