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March 29
Friday
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Symposium – African Perspectives on International Climate Change Law
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
There has been a significant rise in climate change litigation over the last decade. The recent advisory opinion proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), as well as the request for an advisory opinion before the Inter-American Court… -
Symposium – African Perspectives on International Climate Change Law
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
There has been a significant rise in climate change litigation over the last decade. The recent advisory opinion proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), as well as the request for an advisory opinion before the Inter-American Court… -
AI Governance: Balancing Opportunity and Security
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
The Harvard Law AI Law and Policy Student Association is excited to announce a lunch event with Chris Byrd from the RAND Corporation. Food will be provided! Event details: Fast moving emerging technologies are notoriously difficult to govern. Nevertheless, governments in the US, UK, and EU have all taken action… -
Galatians Bible Study—all are welcome!
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us as we study the book of Galatians together. Our study will be led by Zack Phillips, an HLS alum and current pastor of Covenant Church in Arlington. No preparation is required. All are welcome!… -
Endangered Species Act panel
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Elizabeth Forsyth, a Senior Attorney in Earthjustice’s Biodiversity Defense Program and Harvard Law School alumna, will discuss the various protections the Endangered Species Act provides for wildlife across the country and why this law will remain vital to protecting threatened and endangered species from extinction. Elizabeth will discuss her work… -
Public Interest Fellowships Q&A with Lambda Alumni
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Lambda alumni and current Skadden Fellows Jes Cianci and Cathy Zhang will provide an inside view of the fellowships process and answer any questions from students embarking on their own fellowship journey. -
Mayor JD Mangat: A Conversation with the First South Asian Mayor in Colorado
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Join HLS Dems for an exclusive opportunity to meet and interact with Mayor JD Mangat, the trailblazing first South Asian mayor in Colorado and youngest elected mayor of the city of Lafayette. Born and raised in a community where South Asian representation in public office was virtually nonexistent, Mangat’s passion for… -
Thomas Jefferson, Carsun Chang and A Lost Era of U.S.-China Constitutional Engagement
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Jedidiah Kroncke Associate Professor of Law, University of Hong Kong Professor Kroncke’s study recovers a lost era of Sino-American constitutional imagination surrounding the drafting of the 1946 Republic of China Constitution. It examines the transnational dynamics that led the Constitution’s initial drafter, Carsun Chang, to travel to the U.S. -
Law & Social Change Spring Course Selection Panel
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Are you interested in using the law as a tool for social change but unsure which classes align with that goal? Join the Law and Social Change Program of Study for an advising session to build a plan for registration, ask questions, and learn more about the Program. -
Voices Unheard: Advocating for the Children Left in Legal Limbo
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Please join First Class, HIP, and SALSA for a lunch talk on Friday, March 29 with Pareen Mhatre, who will discuss her work advocating for a pathway to citizenship for children of long-term visa holders Pareen Mhatre is an Indian-born immigration activist from Iowa City, Iowa, and a graduate of the University…
March 30
Saturday
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Half-Day Meditation Retreat
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the Association for Insight and Meditation for a half-day meditation retreat. Zeenat Potia will lead participants in several forms of mindfulness practice to connect with the present moment, reduce stress, and gain insight into the nature of experience. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/e/1FAIpQLSfklipAsQKHJVCaajfyONOZhN7ncKhvqrUbFv8jNFXZ6Dsapw/viewform?usp=send_form… -
HLCFA Children’s Easter Egg Hunt and Family Photos
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Together with Harvard Business School, we are excited to host an egg hunt at HBS on the beautiful lawn in front of the Baker Library. Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 AM. Snacks, drinks, eggs, and treats will be provided. (Bring your own basket.) *The Egg Hunt will begin promptly at… -
Hitmakers Symposium
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Hitmakers Symposium is a one day conference that highlights the intersection of the music business, law, and artistry with a special emphasis on Hip-Hop/Rap and R&B music. This year, the Hitmakers Symposium will feature an artist panel with chart topping musicians, a talent showcase that will be judged by… -
Hitmakers Symposium
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Hitmakers Symposium is a one day conference that highlights the intersection of the music business, law, and artistry with a special emphasis on Hip-Hop/Rap and R&B music. This year, the Hitmakers Symposium will feature an artist panel with chart topping musicians, a talent showcase that will be judged by… -
Hitmakers Symposium
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Hitmakers Symposium is a one day conference that highlights the intersection of the music business, law, and artistry with a special emphasis on Hip-Hop/Rap and R&B music. This year, the Hitmakers Symposium will feature an artist panel with chart topping musicians, a talent showcase that will be judged by… -
Hitmakers Symposium
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Hitmakers Symposium is a one day conference that highlights the intersection of the music business, law, and artistry with a special emphasis on Hip-Hop/Rap and R&B music. This year, the Hitmakers Symposium will feature an artist panel with chart topping musicians, a talent showcase that will be judged by… -
Hitmakers Symposium
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Hitmakers Symposium is a one day conference that highlights the intersection of the music business, law, and artistry with a special emphasis on Hip-Hop/Rap and R&B music. This year, the Hitmakers Symposium will feature an artist panel with chart topping musicians, a talent showcase that will be judged by… -
Hitmakers Symposium
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Hitmakers Symposium is a one day conference that highlights the intersection of the music business, law, and artistry with a special emphasis on Hip-Hop/Rap and R&B music. This year, the Hitmakers Symposium will feature an artist panel with chart topping musicians, a talent showcase that will be judged by…
March 31
Sunday
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Harvard Asia Business Conference
All day
Join us for the landmark 30th Harvard Asia Business Conference at Klarman Hall, Harvard Business School, Boston, on Sunday, Mar 31st, 2024! Co-hosted by the Harvard Asia Law Society & AABA. Food will be served throughout the day. Speakers include: Marc Lasry (Co-founder and CEO of Avenue Capital Group) Sara…
April 1
Monday
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A New Way Home: Medicaid & Reentry Symposium
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
State Medicaid programs have begun exploring new pathways to improve linkage and access to health care for people reentering the community from jails and prisons. The transition from incarceration back to the community is notoriously fraught with competing, complex social and behavioral health needs, as well as staggering rates of… -
In Pursuit of Justice: Exploring Nationwide Criminal Justice Reform
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Join JLSA and ACS next Monday for lunch and a discussion with Director Karen Friedman of the Department of Justice on nationwide criminal justice reform! Lunch will be provided. … -
Labor Union Surge on Campus: What’s Happening and Why?
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Harvard Law clinicians (instructors, fellows, staff attorneys and social workers) are unionizing! So are are residential tutors for undergrads and non-tenure track teachers and researchers in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Divinity School and Medical School. Come hear about the exciting labor surge on campus. We’re thrilled to welcome… -
Plaintiff-Side Appellate Litigation with Deepak Gupta
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Gupta Wessler LLP is a national appellate and complex litigation boutique. It briefs and argues high-stakes cases in the U.S. Supreme Court and state and federal courts across the country. It also runs the HLS Supreme Court Litigation Clinic. Through all of its efforts, it aims to help shape the… -
Harvard Law Review Write-On Competition Overview Session
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join editors from the Harvard Law Review for the first of two tips sessions. At this session, editors will give their advice for approaching the competition. The session will be recorded and posted to our YouTube page for interested students who cannot attend. -
Oral Arguments 101 w/ the BSA
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
How does a Supreme Court advocate prepare to argue in front of the highest court in the land? And meanwhile, how should you as a 1L prepare for your first-year Ames oral argument? Join our panel discussion with Professor Richard Lazarus, Supreme Court advocate, and BSAs to find out what… -
Abortion and Jewish Law
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
In the wake of the Dobbs decision, Jewish plaintiffs in multiple U.S. states have brought religious liberty-based legal challenges to restrictive state-wide bans on abortion. Plaintiffs argue that these bans violate their religious rights as Jews because they are grounded in the belief that life begins at conception, a belief informed… -
What is the MPRE?
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
An overview of the MPRE.
Who has to take it, what it is, where it is administered, when to take it, and how to study for it. -
Becoming a Law Professor
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Come learn about the journey to becoming a law professor from the wonderful Susannah Barton Tobin. Whether you are committed to a career as a law professor or merely considering it, this talk is for you. Lunch will be provided. Susannah Barton Tobin is the Managing Director of the Climenko… -
Are Stablecoins the Future of Money?
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stablecoins are arguably the most important and successful crypto innovation, and Jeremy Allaire is arguably the most important person driving their acceptance into mainstream finance and everyday usage. With dollar-based stablecoins like USDC, each token represents one dollar, has far greater price stability than bitcoin, and can be transferred as…
April 2
Tuesday
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EIP Firm Fair (Day 1)
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The EIP Firm Fair is your opportunity to meet with numerous Preview and EIP employers in one place and gather information to help you determine which firms might be a good fit for you and your goals. Drop-in between classes to chat with employer representatives, ask your questions, and gain… -
AFA Conversation with Gen. (Ret.) Vincent Brooks
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the HLS AFA for a conversation with Gen. (Ret.) Vincent Brooks, Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. General Brooks is a career Army officer who retired from active duty in January 2019 as the four-star general in command of all U.S. Forces in Korea,… -
The New Legal Order: Social & Legal Ramifications of the Quantum Future
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Emerging novel quantum resources, such as quantum computers and simulators, have an enormous potential to provide benefits beyond the capabilities of today’s technology in terms of social impact and commercial applications. In the legal arena “quantum-boosted” artificial intelligence could substantially improve the quality and efficiency of discovery acceleration, research, and innovation processes, while lowering transaction costs. At the same time, the emergence of quantum technologies will fundamentally affect societal and legal development, underlying power dynamics, and international relations. The duty to anticipate the social and legal ramifications of a widespread adoption of such technologies will fall to governmental authorities, policy makers, and lawyers. -
Demystifying UNRWA: Legal and Policy Challenges Facing the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HLS Advocates for Human Rights for a discussion with Professor Omar Yousef Shehabi on the historical evolution, mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the legal and policy challenges facing the Agency. A former legal officer at UNRWA and current Acting Assistant… -
HLSAA: Pathways to Becoming an Antitrust Attorney with Gregg Malawer
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for a discussion with Gregg Malawer, Victor H. Kramer Fellow. He is a trial attorney in the Antitrust Division of the DOJ in Washington, D.C., working in the Division’s Financial Services, Fintech, and Banking Section, which is responsible for the enforcement of antitrust laws, competition advocacy, and competition… -
BSA Spring Exam Prep Panel
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Not all exams are built the same. Join a panel of BSAs for a discussion on how to study smarter (not harder!) for different types of exams during reading period. We will be discussing changing exam preparation strategies from fall to spring, time management, and other topics. Lunch will be… -
What is Reproductive Healthcare?
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
Reproductive Justice and Democracy Conference | Day 1 Dr. Alison Haddock | Emergency Medical Physician in Houston, Texas Divya Jain | OB-GYN Resident at the University of Washington Lisa Larson-Bunnell | Healthcare Attorney Presented by the Alliance for Reproductive Justice… -
IPLA x Baker Botts
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join IPLA for lunch with attorneys from Baker Botts to hear about their intellectual property practice. -
Yadin Gellman: Oct. 7 Survivor, IDF Special Ops, Noted Israeli Actor
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Yadin Gellman will be in person to discuss the events in Israel and his courageous acts on Oct. 7, when he went into Kibbutz Be’eri and was shot multiple times while saving hostages. Yadin is also a model and an actor, appearing in multiple films. -
OPIA’s Fellowship Series: Skadden Fellowship Information Session
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Learn about this exciting 2-year post-graduate/post-clerkship fellowship to a non-profit organization from the Executive Director of the Skadden Foundation, Kathleen Rubenstein. Kathleen will discuss eligible projects and the application process. Previous HLS Skadden Fellowship recipients will also discuss their experiences with the process. Attendance at the info session is required if you plan to apply for the Skadden Fellowship. If students cannot attend the mandatory session because of time conflicts, they must make an appointment with Judy Murciano to discuss the application. -
Should we care about ESG at all?
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Harvard European Law Association for a lunch talk on ESG with Mr. Peter Sellar, Partner at Fieldfisher (Belgium) moderated by Joanna Kuc and Jessica O’Neill. Lunch will be provided. -
A Conversation with Anne Neuberger, U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
What are the biggest national security issues in the digital world and who should own them? The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society welcomes Anne Neuberger, U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, for a fireside chat on cybersecurity, AI, and other emerging… -
Not My Type: Automating Sexual Racism in Online Dating
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A new book by Dr. Apryl Williams exposes how race-based discrimination is a fundamental part of the most popular and influential dating algorithms. “Not My Type: Automating Sexual Racism in Online Dating” (Stanford University Press) provides a socio-technical examination of the AI systems powering Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and other apps. Williams… -
“Not My Type: Automating Sexual Racism in Online Dating” Conversation and Book Signing
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A new book by Dr. Apryl Williams exposes how race-based discrimination is a fundamental part of the most popular and influential dating algorithms. “Not My Type: Automating Sexual Racism in Online Dating” (Stanford University Press) provides a socio-technical examination of the AI systems powering Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and other… -
Alumni in Residence with Terri Chase J.D. ’94 of Jones Day
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Terri Chase is a Partner at Jones Day. She has been representing employers for more than 25 years and advises clients on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) risks; compliance with the patchwork of federal, state, and local employment laws; conducting sensitive investigations and internal audits; and developing best employment policies and practices. Terri also defends corporate clients in complex labor and employment litigation, including employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation lawsuits, wage and hour actions, and trade secret and restrictive covenant matters proceeding in federal and state courts, arbitration, and government agencies. Click to register. -
HIALSA x HLS-BR | How to Become an Arbitrator?
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Curious to know how to be appointed arbitrator and decide a dispute? HIALSA and HLS-BR invite you to come and meet Natália Mizrahi Lamas, Carolina Silva, Gwenllian Kern-Allely and Antonio Gordillo – four independent arbitrators and members of arbitral institutions from different countries, who will share their tips on how… -
Support Staff Award Ceremony
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us in recognizing the invaluable contributions of our support staff at HLS! As the backbone of our school community, they work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. On April 2nd, we will gather to celebrate these unsung heroes… -
Harvard African Law Association General Body Meeting
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join HALA for our April General Body Meeting! Enjoy food, hear programmatic updates, and spend time with the African community at HLS.
April 3
Wednesday
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EIP Firm Fair (Day 2)
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The EIP Firm Fair is your opportunity to meet with numerous Preview and EIP employers in one place and gather information to help you determine which firms might be a good fit for you and your goals. Drop-in between classes to chat with employer representatives, ask your questions, and gain… -
OCS Ask Me Anything
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Recurring
Stop by the Hark to ask your questions about Preview, EIP, or working in Big Law to 3L OCS peer advisers who have been through the process before. Dates: March 19 and April 3 Canceled: March 27. -
Judicial Review of the Euro Crisis
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Lunch talk by Ana Bobić, référendaire from the Court of Justice of the European Union, working for Advocate General Ćapeta, about judicial review of European economic and monetary policy, followed by a discussion by Professor James Martin from the Harvard History department. -
DeProgramming Criminal Law with Prof. Amna Akbar
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for Deprogramming Criminal Law with Prof. Amna Akbar to deconstruct how power and power creates… -
Food Waste Violates Human Rights: A Decision from Pakistan
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
In 2019, the Lahore High Court in Pakistan declared that the government’s inaction in implementing laws and policies to mitigate food loss and waste violated the Constitutional right to food. Join us as we hear from a petitioner in the case, Hafsa Ahmad (LLM ’24); the barrister who argued the… -
Public Reading of Scripture (HLS)
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Recurring
All are welcome to gather in person or online, each Wednesday from 12:20pm – 1:15pm ET (PRS @ HLS, Hauser 101 or via Zoom). The Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) is a biblical practice where we read and listen to the Bible together, reflecting on timeless and eternal truths in community. Each week begins and… -
Class of 2024 Last Lecture Series
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Sharon Block, Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Center for Labor and a Just Economy Wednesday, April 3 | Austin East, 12:30 pm It is HLS tradition for the graduating class at HLS to hear from select faculty members who provide their guidance and advice for the upcoming sendoff… -
Appalachian Folklore with APPSA
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join the Appalachian Harvard Law Students Association for a conversation with Dr. Sarah Craycraft, a lecturer on Folklore & Mythology at Harvard College. Dr. Craycraft will share concepts from her course on Appalachian folklore and discuss her career trajectory. Lunch will be provided for students who RSVP here: https://forms.gle/xzPHnj6oGaGPGi8e6… -
HIALSA x Gibson Dunn | Insurance Arbitration
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join HIALSA and Gibson Dunn for “International Arbitration in the Insurance Sector”, the fifth session of the 2024 HIALSA workshop series on April 3, from 12:20 – 13:30!
You will have a unique opportunity to hear about disputes in the insurance sector including those stemming from the insurance of… -
HIALSA Masterclass – Insurance Sector with Gibson Dunn
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
HIALSA will host Gibson Dunn for an insurance masterclass. -
Explore a Career at Covington
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
1L lunch panel with attorneys from Covington & Burling LLP… -
Clerkship Interview Panel
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Hear from HLS clerkship advisers and a panel of 3Ls about how to successfully prepare for and navigate potential clerkship interviews. Some discussion will focus on the hiring plan date this summer for current 2Ls. But 3Ls, alumni, and 1Ls also will find the basic principles relevant. Register through… -
Lawchanging for Reproductive Justice
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
Reproductive Justice and Democracy Conference | Day 2 Lauren Beene | Ohio Ballot Initiative Organizer Jamie Watson | Policy Counsel, Reproductive Equity Now… -
HELR Authors Dinner
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join the Harvard Environmental Law Review for our fall semester Authors’ Reception. At this event, we’ll hear from this semester’s article authors, have the opportunity to ask questions, and enjoy dinner together. -
Dechert 1L Reception
April 3, 2024, 6:00 pm – April 11, 2024, 8:00 pm
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FiLM Society Screening: “How to Blow Up A Pipeline”
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Interested in environmental activism and/or excellent filmmaking? Please join the HLS FiLM Society in screening the critically acclaimed film How to Blow Up a Pipeline, followed by a conversation with writer/director and Harvard alum Daniel Goldhaber (AB ’13) moderated by Professor Jon Hanson. Join us on Wednesday April 3rd at… -
Christian Union Midweek Bible Study
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
CU@HLS’ midweek bible study through the book of Genesis for Spring 2024. To understand fully the book of Genesis will give the reader a deeper understanding of the redemptive narrative throughout the Scriptures, and ultimately, the gospel of Jesus Christ. -
HLS Pub Trivia
April 3, 2024, 7:00 pm – June 26, 2024, 9:00 pm
Recurring
Come to HLS Pub Trivia! Bring friends, grab a drink, and test your knowledge. Trivia takes place every Wednesday from 7–9pm in the HLS Pub.
April 4
Thursday
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U.S. Trade Policy, Japan, and China
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Glen S. Fukushima, J.D. ’82 Vice Chair, Securities Investor Protection Corporation Former Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Japan and China Glen S. Fukushima was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden to serve as Vice Chair of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation in October 2021 and confirmed by the… -
Summer Internships: 5 Skills You Need to Succeed
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Want to make sure you make the most out of your summer internship? Worried about how to navigate a professional, legal environment for the first time? Join OPIA for a fast-paced, interactive workshop that will offer some tools to help you to succeed in your summer internship. Learn how to seek/receive/digest feedback, clarify expectations from your supervisors, take on challenging assignments without fear, and communicate effectively, professionally, and authentically. Lunch provided. RSVP below. -
The Brightest Future In Law: Irell & Manella x JOLT
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
Come hear why technology and intellectual property has the brightest future for legal careers for the next 30 years for people with or without technical backgrounds. Lunch will be provided! RSVP here. -
The Brightest Future in Law – presented by Irell & Manella
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Come here why technology and intellectual property has the brightest future for legal careers for the next 30 years for people with our without technical backgrounds. Food and refreshments provided. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/irell-harvard… -
Dobbs & Democracy
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
Reproductive Justice & Democracy Conference | Day 3 A conversation with Kate Shaw, Law Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Host of Strict Scrutiny. Presented by the Alliance for Reproductive Justice… -
Democracy Against Itself
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
How can liberal democracies defend themselves against authoritarian threats from within? All over Europe and beyond, the upsurge of right-wing populist and neo-fascist parties raises the question of how liberal democracies can prepare for potential anti-democratic majorities in their parliaments and protect democracy and the rule of law against hostile… -
HLS Open Mic Night at the Pub
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an open mic night at the Pub. No prior performance experience necessary. A variety of acts are welcome – music, song, spoken word, etc. Please fill out the performer sign-up form if interested and reach out to Juliana Chang (tchang@jd24.law.harvard.edu) or Katie Mansfield (kmansfield@jd26.law.harvard.edu) with any questions.