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Showing 34 events for the week starting 03/28/2024

March 26

Tuesday • 2 events

  • HALB Symposium

    March 26, 2024 – March 28, 2024

  • HALB 2024 Symposium: Entertainment, Law & Business

    March 26, 2024 – March 28, 2024

    The Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) is thrilled to invite you to attend our 2024 Symposium from Tuesday, March 26, to Thursday, March 28. This year’s theme is “Entertainment, Law & Business,” featuring distinguished speakers such as business leaders at Netflix and Hulu, and general counsels at Universal…

March 28

Thursday • 32 events

  • Symposium on the Environment and Human Rights

    All day

    The coming year will bear witness to a confluence of international litigation, on the issue of the environment and human rights, before every major international court. The International Court of Justice will opine on State obligations in the context of climate change under international law; youth groups have sued all…
  • Christian Union Women’s Bible Study Group

    11:45 am - 1:30 pm

    Christian Union at HLS Women’s Bible Study through Psalm 1-41 (Spring 2024). Women of HLS are invited to register for this event in advance!…
  • Alumni in Residence with Steve Laub J.D. ’83 of IPV Capital Partners

    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Steve Laub is an accomplished executive with over 30 years of semiconductor industry leadership experience. Since 2022, Steve has served as a member of the board of directors of Rambus Corporation, a public semiconductor company, and from 2017-2020, served on the Advisory board at IPV Capital Partners, a semiconductor private equity firm. He previously served as president, chief executive officer and member of the board of directors at Atmel Corporation, a public semiconductor company based in Silicon Valley. Click to register.
  • Five habits of Financially Successful Lawyers

    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    SFS and AccessLex present: Five habits of Financially Successful Lawyers. Making lifestyle choices with debt-to-income ratios in mind, keeping credit usage under control, building a cash cushion, and automatically investing a percentage of each paycheck are key habits legal professionals can develop to manage money and build wealth over time.
  • Professor Stephen Bright in Conversation with Professor Carol Steiker on “The Fear of Too Much Justice”

    12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

    HBLSA, Harvard Defenders, La Alianza, and NLG are proud to host author and death penalty opponent, Professor Stephen Bright in conversation with Professor Carol Steiker on his new book, “The Fear of Too Much Justice.”…
  • Courts in Conversation with Judge Ryan Nelson (CA9) and Judge Matthew Solomson (Fed. Cl.)

    12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

    Judge Ryan Nelson (CA9) and Judge Matthew Solomson (Fed. Cl.) will discuss their different paths to the bench, the similarities and differences between their courts and judicial roles, and a recent trip to Israel the pair took along with other federal judges.
  • Harvard Empirical Legal Studies: Historical Approaches to Neoliberal Legality

    12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

    Historical Approaches to Neoliberal Legality Quinn Slobodian, Boston University Thursday, Mar. 28, 12:15 PM…
  • Courts in Conversation

    12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

    Join JLSA and The Federalist Society this Thursday as Judge Ryan Nelson (CA9) and Judge Matthew Solomson (Fed. Cl.) will discuss their different paths to the bench, the similarities and differences between their courts and judicial roles, and a recent trip to Israel the pair took along with other federal judges.
  • AI Legislation Unpacked: Insights into Brazil’s Proposed Bill

    12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

    AI Legislation Unpacked: Insights into Brazil’s Proposed Bill Join the HLS Brazilian Studies Association for our March lunch talk as we explore Brazil’s proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill currently under discussion in the Brazilian Congress. In 2020, the Brazilian Senate proposed the country’s first comprehensive Bill to regulate AI. The…
  • Joining a Corporate Board: Applying to Become COOP Student Director

    12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

    Thursday, March 28th, at 12:30 PM for lunch, HLEP, the Business Law Review, and the Harvard/MIT COOP are coming together to host “Joining a Corporate Board: Applying to Become a COOP Student Director” in Hauser #104. On this panel will be: Michael S. Berk – TA Associates Private Equity Partner of…
  • Introduction to Veganism, Speciesism, and Collective Liberation

    12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

    This is an introductory lecture into the philosophy of veganism and the inherent connections between animal exploitation and human rights. This presentation will highlight why animal rights is a crucial component in achieving collective liberation for both animals and humans. Christopher “Soul” Eubanks, Founder, APEX Advocacy; Moderator, Lla Andersen, HLS…
  • Lawyers Making Law – Day 3: Starting Your Campaign

    12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

    Want to run for office but don’t know where to start? Learn the basics from MaryRose Mazzola, attorney and Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, where she teaches Reproductive Rights, Politics and Policy, and Speechwriting.
  • HPLA Panel on Clinics, Externships & Courses

    12:20 pm - 1:20 pm

    Join the Harvard Plaintiffs’ Law Association for a panel-style discussion featuring 2Ls and 3Ls. Panelists will discuss their favorite clinics, externships and courses. They’ll explain how they selected clinics & courses, what they learned from their experience, and give clinic-selection tips. Lunch will be provided! RSVP…
  • HPLA Panel on Clinics, Externships & Courses

    12:20 pm - 1:20 pm

    Join the Harvard Plaintiffs’ Law Association for a panel-style discussion featuring 2Ls and 3Ls. Panelists will discuss their favorite clinics, externships and courses. They’ll explain how they selected clinics & courses, what they learned from their experience, and give clinic-selection tips. Lunch will be served!…
  • Early Family Defense Panel

    12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

    Please join us in a conversation about legal work in early family defense with Tatiana Rodriguez, founder of Family Matters 1st, and Didi Frey, founder of Power in Her(Story), Allie Ryave 2L, and Rebecca Greening, Clinical Instructor, Family Justice Clinic. Hosted by the Family Justice Clinic and Women’s Law Association.
  • Meet the Judge: Hon. Richard Bernstein, Michigan Supreme Court

    12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

    Hear firsthand from Justice Bernstein of the Michigan Supreme Court. Justice Bernstein became the first blind justice elected by voters statewide to the Michigan Supreme Court in 2014. Prior to joining the judiciary, he headed the public service division for The Sam Bernstein Law Firm in Michigan, representing…
  • BSA Open Office Hours

    12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

    Stop by and ask any questions you may have in an informal office hours setting! Connect with different BSAs who share your academic, extracurricular, and professional interests. Lunch will be provided.
  • JLSA Hosts Judge Matthew H. Solomson, Court of Federal Claims

    12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

    Join JLSA in welcoming Judge Matthew H. Solomson of the Court of Federal Claims to discuss his life and career…
  • Morrison Foerster Information Session

    12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

    Attorneys from Morrison Foerster, one of the Harvard National Security Journal‘s longest-running sponsors, are coming to campus for an information session on March 28th at 12:30pm in WCC B010.  Lunch will (of course!!) be served.  To reserve your lunch, please RSVP at this link: https://forms.gle/94ybFf2MGNXdgzxS8. The following attorneys, all of…
  • Corporate Governance Panel with the COOP

    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

    Join HLEP and the Business Law Review in welcoming the Harvard/MIT COOP to discuss serving on a corporate board!…
  • Film Society – Ken Liu Guest Speaker

    12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

    Join HLS FiLM Society for a lunch talk with Ken Liu ’04 and Professor Alan Jenkins ’89 on Thursday March 28 at 12:30 pm in WCC 2012. Ken Liu is an American speculative fiction author. His short story “The Paper Menagerie” was the first work of fiction to sweep all…
  • Unpacking the Recidivist Discount from a State Misconduct Perspective

    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

    A talk by Antje du Bois-Pedain, Professor of Criminal Law and Philosophy and Deputy Director, Centre for Penal Theory and Ethics, Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge In her talk, Professor du Bois-Pedain will consider the connection between prior punishment and recidivism, and the role of the state. Lunch…
  • IPLA: Taylor Swift and the IP of Music

    12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

    Come hear Prof. Chris Bavitz in discussion with Wilson Sonsini’s Gary Greenstein regarding the IP implications of Taylor Swift re-releasing her albums.
  • HALB Symposium Day 3: A Fireside Chat with Bruce Tobey of Lionsgate

    12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

    The Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) is thrilled to invite you to attend our 2024 Symposium from Tuesday, March 26, to Thursday, March 28. This year’s theme is “Entertainment, Law & Business,” featuring distinguished speakers such as business leaders at Netflix and Hulu, and general counsels at Universal…
  • Social Media and Well-Being in Context

    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    When, how, and for whom does social media promote social connection and relationship building? When, how, and for whom does social media bring about isolation, anxiety, or loneliness? Is it a case of either-or or both-and? Rather than thinking of social media as having a singular, unalterable effect on its…
  • Spring 2024 Byse Workshop – Abolitionist Approaches to Criminal Justice: Perspectives and Debates

    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

    The next session of the Byse Workshop, Abolitionist Approaches to Criminal Justice: Perspectives and Debates, will take place on Thursday, March 28, at 3:45-5:15 PM, in Wasserstein Hall (WCC), Room 4059. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Please refer to this link for the workshop’s syllabus and reading materials. In this session, we will…
  • Religion in the Public Square: The Use and Abuse of Natural Law

    4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Join us for the 2024 Law and Faith Lecture by Professor J.H.H. Weiler entitled “Religion in the Public Square: The Use and Abuse of Natural Law.” About the speaker: Professor Weiler is University Professor as well as holder of the European Union Jean Monnet Chair at New York…
  • Global Disruption in Finance: Supporting the Next Generation of Fintechs Around the World

    5:15 pm - 6:30 pm

    Will Samengo-Turner, a partner at the global firm Allen & Overy (soon to be A&O Shearman) and head of A&O’s tech practice in EMEA, will be sharing his extensive experience in supporting the most dynamic Fintechs from Silicon Valley to the United Kingdom to Singapore. He will provide insights on…
  • Getting Sober Curious: Embracing Mindful Drinking

    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Join The Well, Student Government, and Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers for a casual and informative conversation about alcohol: why we drink, what it means to be sober curious, and strategies for mindful consumption in the legal profession. Sobriety or sober curiosity does not have to be your goal to attend…
  • HALB Symposium Closing Happy Hour

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Join the Harvard Association for Law and Business for a happy hour at Grafton Street Pub from 6-8pm to celebrate the end of our annual Symposium. The Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) 2024 Symposium runs from Tuesday, March 26, to Thursday, March 28. This year’s theme is “Entertainment, Law…
  • Justice Jam

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    A fun and casual event for the HLS public interest community and hopefully the start of a new annual tradition. Grab some appetizers while listening to passionate public interest attorneys and soon-to-be attorneys tell a story about why they fight for justice. Each storyteller with share—in just five minutes!-- what inspires them to do public interest work. It will be part poetry slam about justice, part public interest pep talk, and, if YOU come, a whole lot of fun. Join us! Food and beverage provided. RSVP below!