Showing 10 events for the week starting 11/19/2024
November 18
Monday • 10 events
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Stateless Communities in the United States and Pakistan
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Stateless persons are those who do not have citizenship or nationality of any country in the world. Statelessness can occur as a result of a number of factors, including border disputes, discriminatory citizenship laws, and administrative hurdles. It is estimated that there are approximately 10 million stateless persons across the world… -
Deprogramming Property w/ Prof. Yochai Benkler
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Law & Political Economy Students Association for the latest event in our “Deprogramming” series: Deprogramming Property with Yochai Benkler, Berkman Professor of Entrepreneurial Legal Studies at HLS. Lunch will be served!… -
The Environmental Injustice of Natural Disasters
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
This lunch talk will focus on the impacts of natural disasters on vulnerable communities including children, communities of color, and low-income communities. In the wake of hurricane Helene and Milton in the southeast, scholars from the south east will join together to talk about how natural disasters are particularly devastating… -
HPLA 1L Summer Job Search Panel
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Join current HPLA 2Ls for a panel to answer all 1L summer job-related questions! RSVP here for lunch (please!)… -
Climate Litigation as a Challenge for Constitutional Courts: A German Perspective
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
A talk by Prof. Dr. Stephan Harbarth, President and Presiding Justice of the First Senate, Federal Constitutional Court of Germany Constitutional courts are increasingly involved in climate-related litigation initiated by private parties against the state or state authorities. In climate litigation, cases can be reviewed from two different fundamental rights… -
Akin Gump 1L Event – How Law Firms Advance Social Justice through Pro Bono & DEI
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Please join us for a lunch discussion about the critical role law firms play in driving meaningful change in their communities through pro bono work and DEI initiatives. We will also highlight Akin’s signature summer opportunities for 1Ls students and how summer associates can get involved in the firm’s Pro… -
Inside Shareholder Activism: A Lunchtime Conversation with Shaun Mathew (HLS ’07 + HALB Founder), Stefan Atkinson, & Professor Tallarita
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) for a conversation on stakeholder activism and hostile takeover defense on Monday, November 18 from 12:30 – 1:15 pm in WCC 1019 with Kirkland & Ellis partners Shaun Mathew (HLS ’07, founder of HALB; leader of the Firm’s Shareholder Activism & Hostile Takeover Defense practice) and Stefan… -
Lunch Talk with James Pollack, JD’20, Senior Associate at Marten Law
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join the Emmett Environmental Law and Policy Clinic for a lunch conversation with James Pollack, JD’20, Senior Associate at Marten Law. James will reflect on his career trajectory after graduating from HLS, as well as discuss his work at Marten Law, where he counsels consumer product manufacturers on PFAS… -
Drop-ins with Peter O’Meara – Advisor to International Students and Scholars at the Harvard International Office
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Recurring
Peter O’Meara from the Harvard International Office will hold drop-in office hours in the OPIA suite to offer quick consults and answers questions about travel and work authorization as an international student. No need for an appointment; students will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. -
In Vino Veritas Presents: French Wine
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
In Vino Veritas invites you to join your classmates to learn about the expansive world of French wine. Hosted by Bordeaux expert Stephen Fehnel, this event will feature a tasting of various French wines, a dynamic lecture, and a chance to connect with the HLS wine community. **Please note that…