Student Orgs & Journals
Harvard Animal Law Society
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Arctic Wildlfe, Oil, and the Rule of Law
March 25, 2026
The Arctic is ground zero for the clash between energy extraction and wildlife survival. Join us for a discussion with HKS Arctic expert, Margaret Williams and Bridget Psarianos, a Senior…
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Does a Public Actor Have the Right to Anonymity? Animal Research and Wider First Amendment Implications
March 25, 2026
Should public decision-makers be allowed to remain anonymous? Starting with the charged issue of animal research oversight, this panel confronts the broader First Amendment implications…
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Animal Law Society Social at the HLS Pub
February 27, 2026
Come join the HLS Animal Law Society at the HLS Pub for some pizza, drinks, and fun conversation. Drinks for the first 20 will be…
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Animal Advocacy and Big Law Under the Trump Administration: A Conversation with David Wolfson, Milbank Executive Director and Partner
January 26, 2026
The HLS Animal Law Society hosts David Wolfson, Partner and Executive Director at Milbank, for a conversation about his parallel stellar careers in big law…
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Dia de Muertos
October 17, 2025
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican tradition that honors the memory of our loved ones who have passed away. Families and…
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Please join the HLS Animal Law Society for a conversation with Caitlin Hawkes (Chief Program Officer, ALDF), Melissa Alpert (HLS ’17, Staff Attorney Humane World…
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“The Joyful Case for Going Vegan,” A Conversation with Author and Philosophy Professor, Matt Halteman
March 17, 2025
When you first hear the word “vegan,” what comes to mind? Is it an angry person chiding you for what is on your plate? Are…
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“Law’s Biggest Blind Spot: Animals,” a talk with Dr. Faraz Harsini, Biomedical and Food System Scientist
March 7, 2025
Ever wondered why corporations and ships are considered “legal persons” but not animals? Join the Harvard Animal Law Society as we hear more on the…
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Careers in Animal Law
March 3, 2025
Explore the diverse landscape of animal law careers with Tené Johnson, Alysson Gambardella, Melissa Alpert, and Isabella Nilsson. These extraordinary professionals will share their unique…
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At the Brink brings together two leading wildlife attorneys, Erica Fuller and Ramona McGee, to share their experience using creative lawyering to protect some of…
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From the Iditarod Dogsled Race to Groundhog Day, from rattlesnake hunts to frog jumping contests, and from camel races to butterfly parades, we humans across…
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Has the Next Pandemic Already Begun?
March 2, 2025
We are living through the largest avian influenza outbreak in U.S. history. Since arriving in 2022, H5N1 bird flu has left more than 155 million…
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Animals as Healers: A Conversation with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore on How Humans and Animals Can Heal Their Traumas Together
February 18, 2025
Join the Harvard Animal Law Society as we welcome Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, founder of the first restorative community for traumatic grief, Selah Carefarm. Selah Carefarm…
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Black and Green: “The Smell of Money” Film Screening
February 11, 2025
The Harvard Animal Law Society will wrap up our “Black AND Green” Black History Month series by screening the documentary “The Smell of Money.” “The…
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Black and Green: A Conversation with Christopher “Soul” Eubanks on Social Justice and Animal Activism
February 11, 2025
Join the Harvard Animal Law Society as we welcome Christopher “Soul” Eubanks. Mr. Eubanks is the founder of Apex Advocacy, an animal rights’ nonprofit focused…
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Full Disclosure: Poultry Farmer Speaks Out Amid Potential Policy Collapse and Evolving Threats to Amiercan Farmers
January 27, 2025
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…
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Animal Law and Policy Program Clinic Meet-and-Greet
January 27, 2025
The Animal Law and Policy Program and the Harvard Animal Law Society invites you to join us for lunch to learn more about the Clinic,…
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HALS/ALPP Lunch Mixer
November 12, 2024
Join the Animal Law Society and the Animal Law & Policy Clinic as we discuss animal law and the many ways that you can get…