Maverick in the Middle
Randall Kennedy seeks nuance in an age of absolutism
On the bookshelf, fall 2021
Here are some of the latest from HLS authors to add to your reading list over the holiday break.
Harvard Law School unveils official portrait of former Dean Martha Minow
On October 22, Harvard Law School dedicated the decanal portrait of Martha Minow, the 300th Anniversary University Professor.
‘Protect expression, protect speech, protect thinking’
During a recent discussion about his new collection of essays, “Say it Loud! On Race, Law, History, and Culture,” Randall Kennedy shared background on a few of his favorite pieces, defended free thought, and spoke about his view on the future of race relations in America.
‘We have to spend more time on the inequalities that are embedded in the law itself’
September 2021 saw the publication of the inaugural issue of The American Journal of Law and Equality, a project developed by Professors Martha Minow, Randall Kennedy, and Cass Sunstein, in collaboration with MIT Press.
Harvard Law faculty summer 2021 book recommendations
Looking for a new book to enjoy at the beach, park, or on your couch? Six HLS faculty members share what they’re reading this summer.
Harvard Law professors discuss the Derek Chauvin trial, its implications, and potential paths forward
A panel of Harvard Law professors discussed the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, which proved an occasion for cautious optimism, a bit of anxiety, and questions about what comes next.
‘A sense of duty and honor’
In a Q&A with Harvard Law Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin ’87, who served as lead House impeachment manager, reflects on a time of trauma and hope.
Kennedy, Minow, Sunstein found new American Journal of Law and Equality
Three Harvard Law School professors have teamed up with MIT Press to launch a new journal focused on issues of inequality.
2020 in pictures
A look back at the year at HLS.