Showing 19 events for the week starting 04/16/2025
April 16
Wednesday • 19 events
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Alumni in Residence with Stephen Lam J.D. ’13 of SoftBank Group International
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Stephen Lam is General Counsel of SoftBank Group International. Stephen leads a global legal team comprised of over forty professionals based in Asia, the Americas, and Europe and works closely with SoftBank’s senior leadership, investment and functional teams to structure, negotiate and execute strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic initiatives across SoftBank Group, including through SoftBank’s Vision Funds.Click to register. -
The State of the Administrative State with Prof. Sharon Block
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Professor Sharon Block will discuss the first 100 days of the Trump administration, with a specific focus on the Fourth Branch. -
Sovereignty Shock: Canada-US Relations in a New World Order
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Herbert C. Kelman Seminar on International Conflict Analysis and Resolution presents a virtual seminar with Ronald Niezen, Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Sociology, University of San Diego
Professor Emeritus in Anthropology, McGill University. Niezen’s talk will focus on the history of “sovereignty shocks” in Canada and… -
Public Interest Summer and Career Preparation Social Drop-In: 1L Session
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
1Ls: Feeling excited for your internship but want to know what you can do over the summer to better position yourself for the fall and the 2L internship search? Join WLA, First Class, LEAP, Lambda, APALSA, SALSA, La Alianza, and HBLSA for our Public Interest Summer and Career Preparation Social Drop In!… -
“AI on Trial: Can Algorithms Make Fair Decisions?” with Professor Cass Sunstein & Sir Robert Buckland
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
As AI takes on an increasing role in legal decision-making, critical questions emerge: Can algorithms deliver fair and unbiased outcomes, or do they risk reinforcing existing disparities? How should legal systems respond to the challenges and opportunities posed by AI? Join the Harvard Law AI Student Association for a thought-provoking… -
Criminal Justice Institute Fall 2025/Winter 2026 Info Session
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join Prof. Umunna for an engaging information session tailored for those registered in the Fall 2025/Winter 2026 Criminal Justice Institute Clinic or those interested in enrolling! The session will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in room WCC 1023. Lunch will be provided. To… -
ACS Lunch Talk with Professor Deborah Lolai
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the American Constitution Society for a lunch talk with Professor Deborah Lolai at 12:30 PM on Wednesday April 16th. Professor Lolai will be discussing the impact of current events on the LGBTQ+ community, her work at Harvard Law School’s LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic, and ways HLS students can get involved… -
Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch with Bobby Stroup, Megan Patel, and Aashna Avachat
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Youth Advocacy Writing Group students Aashna Avachat, Bobby Stroup, and Megan Patel will present in the third event of Y-Lab’s Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Series. -
Scripture in Community: Public Reading of Scripture
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Recurring
What does the Bible say? Scripture in Community is a weekly practice where we read and listen to passages from the Bible together. Each week we will read passages from the Psalms, the Old Testament, and the New Testament. Whether you’re new to reading the Bible, have studied the Bible… -
“Racism Denial and the Movement Toward a New Resegregation” and Other Thoughts on CRT
12:20 pm - 1:30 pm
Join Boston University Law School Dean and Critical Race Theorist Angela Onwuachi-Willig to discuss a new idea related to racism denial under the current Trump Administration! The law has and is being used as a policing function to exact punishment on white people who choose to associate with people of… -
Managing the First 3 Years of Your Law Firm Career
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
You are about to finish law school. Now it is time to focus on the next chapter. Join OCS as we talk about how to maximize your first years of law firm practice and position yourself for a move within the private sector or to the public sector. Lunch… -
New Legal Directions for a Global AI Commons
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
In the debate about the future of intellectual property in an AI world, there exists an opportunity to build new legal and technical infrastructure that preserves the ethos of the open source and builds an expanding, open Commons for AI. This can create new markets and conversations around the rights… -
Women Leading the Pro-Democracy Movement
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join WLA for a lunchtime conversation with Skye Perryman and Genevieve Nadeau. Please RSVP… -
The Reporter’s Craft: Journalism, Law, and the Pursuit of Truth
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Jodi Kantor (The New York Times), the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who uncovered the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the behind-the-scenes politics inside the Supreme Court, talks about how journalists do their work, how it differs from what lawyers do, and why it matters. Moderated by David Herszenhorn (The Washington Post). -
The Senate Judiciary Committee in Trump II
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Federalist Society in conversation with Ethan Harper (counsel for Sen. Eric Schmitt) discussing the Senate Judiciary Committee and judicial appointments in the Second Trump Administration… -
Alumni in Residence with Steve Boom J.D. ’94 of Amazon.com Inc
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Steve Boom is the Vice President of Audio, Twitch and Games for Amazon.com Inc, with global responsibility for Amazon Music, Audible, Wondery, Twitch, and Amazon Games. He also leads Digital Acceleration, the company’s digital commerce technology organization. Having joined Amazon in 2012, Steve launched and developed Amazon Music into one of the world’s leading audio entertainment services, and is widely recognized in the industry as an innovation leader. Click to register. -
Latine LGBTQ+ Mixer
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join La Alianza, Lambda, and QTPOC for a Latine LGBTQ+ Mixer, a night of food, drinks (non-alcoholic), and good vibes. Connect with others at the intersection of these identities, build community, and enjoy a welcoming space to meet new friends. Food will be provided. RSVP is requested but not required. -
Christian Union Midweek Bible Study
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Please join Christian Union for dinner and group discussion on the Bible! Everyone is welcome!… -
HLS Pub Trivia
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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.