CLA 2017

Lawyers as Investors Moderator: Holger Spamann S.J.D. ’09, Professor of Law Panelists: Daniel J. Arbess LL.M. ’87, CEO, Xerion Investments LLCChris Kelly ’97, Founder, Kelly…

HLSA Award Presentation to David Gergen Welcome: Steven Oliveira, Associate Dean and Dean for Development and Alumni Relations Presenters of the HLSA Award: James E.…

From Words to Images: A Journey from HLS to Hollywood Moderator: Susan Grossman Alexander ’67, Writer and Consultant Presenter: Richard Chew ’67, Motion Picture Film…

From the Classroom to the Boardroom: (Hard) Lessons in Corporate Governance from the Real Moderator: Jesse Fried ’92, Dane Professor of Law Panelists: Felicia H.

Friday Luncheon: HLSA Award Presentation with Loretta E. Lynch ’84, Former US Attorney General Presenters of the HLSA Award: James E. Bowers ’70, Senior Counsel,…

View the slideshow presentation that accompanied the Class of 1997’s symposium and view the video of the symposium below.

The View from 50 Years – An Open Discussion Moderators: Hope Ehrlich Eastman ’67, Partner, Paley Rothman Goldstein Rosenberg Eig & Cooper CharteredJack B. Jacobs…

Moderators: Nancy Nemon ’67, Retired Chief Counsel, Region I, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Ambassador Barry White ’67, Retired U.S. Ambassador to Norway; Retired…

Moderator: John Henn ’67, Arbitrator; Non-Law Pro-Bono Activist; Retired Panelists: Susan Grossman Alexander ’67, Writer and ConsultantBarry Hershey ’67, FilmmakerRev. Dave Hunter ’67, Retired Attorney,…

Welcome Remarks Welcome Remarks: Peter C. Krause ’74, President, Harvard Law School Association (HLSA); The Hon. Edgardo Ramos ’87, HLSA Latino Alumni Committee Co-Chair; District…

Moderator: The Hon. P. David Lopez ’88, Partner, Outten & Golden LLP Panelists: John C. Bonifaz ’92, Co-Founder and President, Free Speech for PeopleLuz E.

The Caribbean: Puerto Rico and Cuba – Current Legal, Policy & Political Developments Moderator: Virna L. Santos ’90, Santos Law Group Panelists: Eric E. Castelblanco…

Special Remarks Ricardo A. Anzaldúa ’90, Co-Chair, CLA Planning Committee; Executive VP & General Counsel, MetLife Inc.

Revisiting the Relationship Between Outside Counsel and In-House Counsel Moderator: Tammy Albarrán ’99, HLSA Latino Alumni Committee Co-Chair; Partner, Covington & Burling LLP Panelists: Ricardo…

Representing and Communicating with our Community: Old, New and Social Media Moderator: Glenda E. Martinez ’90, Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Univision Communications…

Recognition of HLS Latino Judges and Justices Introductory Remarks: The Hon. Edgardo Ramos ’87, HLSA Latino Alumni Committee Co-Chair; District Judge, US District Court for…

Presentation of CLA Award to Professor Norma Cantú ’77 Juanita C. Hernández ’85, Co-Chair, CLA Planning Committee; Senior Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Securities…

Plenary Session: The Future of Latinos in the United States: Law, Opportunity, and Mobility Moderator: Luz E. Herrera ’99, Professor of Law and Associate Dean…

Plenary Session: How is the Academy Doing? Latino Law School Deans and Professors Moderator: Einer R. Elhauge ’86, Carroll and Milton Petrie Professor of Law,…

Plenary Session: HLS Latino Lawyers in Politics: Serving the Public and Running the Country Moderator: Regina T. Montoya ’79, Chair of the Board, MALDEF; Board…

Our Pathways to the Bench Moderator: The Hon. Yvonne E. Campos ’88, Superior Court Judge,
Superior Court of California, San Diego County Panelists: The Hon. Christine…

Legal, Social and Political Developments throughout Mexico and Latin America and Impact on US Relations Moderator: Jorge A. Ramírez ’90, Walter and Anne Huffman Professor…

Latino Pathways: Advancing Point to Point, Testing Each Step Keynote: Norma Cantú ’77, Professor of Education; Professor of Law, University of Texas at Austin…

Latinas in the Legal Profession Moderator: Juanita C. Hernández ’85, Co-Chair, CLA Planning Committee; Senior Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Securities and Exchange Commission…

Keynote Address: Resiliency in the Face of Adversity: Our Responsibility as Leaders Manny A. Medrano ’81, Founding Partner, Medrano & Carlton…

Effective Small Firm and Solo Practice Management Moderator: Virna L. Santos ’90, Santos Law Group Panelists: Eric E. Castelblanco ’91, Founder and Attorney, Castelblanco Law…

Moderator: Maria Jimena Rivera ’01, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, University of Texas at Austin School of Law Panelists: Viola Irene Canales ’89,…

Moderator: Andrés W. López ’95, President, The Law Offices of Andrés W. López PSC Speakers: Rep. Joaquin Castro ’00, United States Congressman, Texas’ 20th District;…

A Conversation with Dean Martha Minow, Morgan and Helen Chu Dean and Professor of Law 16:35 minutes…

HLSA Award Presentation to Dean Martha Minow Presenter of the HLSA Award: Peter C. Krause ’74, President, Harvard Law School Association HLSA Award Recipient: Martha…