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The offices of HLS professors vary widely. Some are sanctuaries while others are hives of hubbub. Styles range from cluttered to clean-lined—from Bauhaus minimalism to Holmesian homes-away-from-home. The Bulletin visited one dweller of Hauser Hall recently. Even when he isn’t in, he’s there. The room tells a story of a long, distinguished career, world travels and love of family. Whose office is it? A hint: He hasn’t been attorney general, but he’s an attorney and a generalist who has worked closely with several AGs, from Robert Kennedy to Janet Reno ’63. If you’re in his neighborhood, stop by and say, “Hey … ”