Staff Community Events

A man takes a photo of a group of people posing behind a table that has some note cards and pies — Staff took part in the law school's annual pie giveaway and thank you note event before Thanksgiving break. Credit: Austin Lewis

HLS hosts a variety of events for its employees to create a community of connection, collaboration, and creativity. On this page, you can see upcoming events for HLS Staff and a summary of events offered throughout the year. You can also learn about programming for staff on the Staff Dashboard

Upcoming Events for HLS Staff

Constitutionalism & Its Discontents

September 23, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

In the early 21st century, constitutionalism confronts numerous pressures and critiques. Some prominent critics are concerned that constitutionalism’s modern form may be unduly rigid in the face of changing social, economic, and environmental conditions. In their new book, Professors Mark Tushnet (HLS) and Bojan Bugarič (University of Sheffield) propose a “thin” idea of constitutionalism and suggest that we should scale back our expectations for what constitutionalism can achieve. Please join for a panel discussion about the book with Professors Tushnet, Doerfler and Visiting Professor Vlad Perju.
Supremacy: How Rule by the Court Replaced Government by the People

September 29, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Join in for a panel discussion of the new book Supremacy: How Rule by the Court Replaced Government by the People with HLS authors Nikolas Bowie and Daphna Renan and discussant Professor Guy-Uriel Charles. In a sweeping narrative of over 200 years of American history, the authors demonstrate that “judicial supremacy” was not written into the Constitution and has always been challenged as fundamentally at odds with it.
Gerrymandering and the Midterms

October 5, 2026
12:20 pm – 1:20 pm

Professors Nicholas Stefanopoulus and Ruth Greenwood discuss where things currently stand with voting maps, what to expect in November, and how partisan gerrymandering may affect future election cycles.
Building a Career in Cyber Law: A Prosecutor’s Perspective

October 8, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

Please join OPIA for a community discussion with Wasserstein Fellow James Yoon, Acting Assistant Deputy Chief of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, on building a career in public service at the intersection of law and technology. Speaking in his personal capacity, James will draw on his experience as a government lawyer to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and career paths available to lawyers interested in cyber law. James will share wisdom about entering the field of a rapidly evolving area of law and offer practical advice on building relevant skills and developing technical fluency without needing a computer science background. Lunch provided. Please RSVP below! Open only to the HLS community.

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Event Overview

Below we’ve provided some descriptions for events offered throughout the year! More details for the events will be emailed directly to the HLS community. If you’d like to learn more about events for staff at HLS, you can reach out to Gloria Alonzo.

Social Events

Tuesdays@Ten

Stop by Tuesdays@Ten for a chance to mingle with your colleagues across departments. These informal, hour-long gatherings provide a chance to break up your morning, catch up outside of the office, and build your HLS community.
Festivities@Four

Typically held on a Thursday or Friday, these festivities are a chance for staff to come together and unwind over apps, drinks, and games.
HLS Holiday Party

Staff, faculty and their families are invited to gather together every December for our HLS holiday party. Come celebrate the end of the year and the holiday season with your colleagues and their families.
HLS Staff-Faculty Picnic

Staff, faculty and their families are invited to gather together every summer during our HLS community picnic. Hosted on campus, stop by to enjoy games and picnic food.

Community Learning Events

Topics@Ten or Two

Join us as we gather to hear one of our faculty experts discuss their latest research at Topics@Ten. These hour-long sessions provide an opportunity for our community to connect with the excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research central to the Law School’s academic mission.
Mock Class

Catch a glimpse of what it is like to be a Law School student. Our hope is that the sessions will give employees a fun and lively view into what happens in our classrooms and also explore some of the topics that our students engage with.

Community Building Events

Dean’s Award for Excellence

The Dean’s Award for Excellence recognizes staff members who embody both the letter and spirit of excellence within the HLS community. Each year staff nominate their colleagues, and honorees are chosen by the advisory committee in accordance with the award criteria. Each year, all staff are invited to celebrate the recipients at an awards ceremony.
Thanksgiving Pie Giveaway

Join us for a day of gratitude and take home a pie during the Thanksgiving season. All staff are welcome to come grab a pie to take home and write a thank you note for a fellow colleague.
Day of Service

At least once per year, we designate a day for service. We collaborate with a local organization to send a small group of our staff to volunteer together. This provides an opportunity for staff to go off campus and spend part of their day giving back to the community with fellow colleagues. This event helps unify staff behind good causes and provides an opportunity to engage the staff in community service.