Showing 12 events for the week starting 03/07/2025
March 7
Friday • 12 events
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Breakfast Panel: Decoding UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission on International Trade Law) Rules
9:30 am - 10:45 am
This panel will provide a deep dive into the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, offering practical insights into their application. Experts will discuss key provisions, recent developments, and how the Rules are shaping procedural efficiency, transparency, and fairness in global dispute resolution. This session will help you navigate and decode the nuances… -
Cafecito & Mingle
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Stop by to meet with the board and other members of Harvard Law School’s new Florida Club. There will be Cuban pastries, fresh coffee, and great company! All are welcome!… -
Energy Arbitration in the Age of Transition
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
This panel explores how arbitration is adapting to the energy transition, addressing disputes over renewables, fossil fuel phase-outs, ESG obligations, and climate policies. Experts will discuss emerging trends and challenges shaping energy arbitration in this transformative era. Lauren Friedman | Partner, King & Spalding (New York) Matthew Christensen… -
Chinese Companies Going Global — Lunch Talk with Chinese Law Firm Han Kun
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
As Chinese companies expand globally, they face increasing regulatory scrutiny, geopolitical tensions, and complex cross-border disputes. This lunch talk, led by experts from Han Kun Law Offices—including former partners from White & Case and Kirkland & Ellis, as well as a disputes specialist trained at Quinn Emanuel—will explore key challenges… -
Full Disclosure: Poultry Farmer Speaks Out Amid Potential Policy Collapse and Evolving Threats to Amiercan Farmers
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
This event brings together two crucial voices on the front lines of food production. Amanda Hitt, a champion for food system whistleblowers, will be joined by Craig Watts, a poultry farmer with firsthand experience navigating the complex realities of the industry. This conversation will delve into the challenges facing American… -
AFA – Starting and Running a Nonprofit
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Armed Forces Association and Dr. Chris Nowinski, founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, for a lunch talk about starting and running a non-profit. Lunch provided, please RSVP. -
WEEK OF ABOLITION: Abolitionist Justice: Alternative Responses to Harm
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
The Abolitionist Justice: Alternative Responses to Harm Panel will explore how the carceral system inadequately addresses and perpetuates interpersonal violence and instances of harm. We will discuss alternative responses and prevention strategies, approaches to justice, and anti-carceral mindsets that better facilitate personal and societal healing. Kevin Keo, Restorative Justice Circle… -
What’s Next for Global Dispute Resolution? (Lunch Panel) with Hewitt Pate, Doak Bishop, & Karl Hennessee
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
This panel brings together leading experts to discuss key challenges and future directions in international arbitration. Topics include the need for reform to address costs and delays, the impact of arbitration’s unique culture, and the role of artificial intelligence in proceedings. The discussion will also cover global trends in investment… -
Constructing Solutions: Infrastructure Arbitration
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
This panel will delve into the complexities of resolving disputes in the construction and infrastructure sector, where high-stakes projects often involve multiple parties, jurisdictions, and contracts. Panelists will explore common challenges in infrastructure arbitration, including delays, cost overruns, and force majeure claims, as well as the innovative approaches being used… -
Harvard Law Library Special Exhibit & Reception: Federal Arbitration Act Turns 100
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
From Harvard’s Special Collections Archives, commemorating 100 years of the Federal Arbitration Act. Join us for an exclusive viewing, accompanied by hors d’oeuvres, and connect with renowned international arbitration experts visiting from around the world! Collection curated by Ju Hee Ahn, JD ’25, and Vishesh Sharma LLM’25 at…