The Civil Rights Queen and Her Court
Brown-Nagin hopes that current and future generations will learn Motley’s story, which showcases her resilience and the many different ways one can make contributions over the course of a career.
Faculty Books in Brief: Summer 2022
From the Hughes Court to stock market short-termism to the U.S.’s “defend forward” cyber strategy
Larry Schwartztol, White House lawyer focused on voting rights and democracy reform, joins Harvard Law School as a professor of practice
Larry Schwartztol, White House lawyer focused on voting rights and democracy reform, has been named a professor of practice. He will serve as the faculty director of the Democracy and the Rule of Law Clinic.
‘A seismic moment in Constitutional history’
In a panel discussion, experts in law and medicine examine the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade, and access to legal and safe abortion in a post-Dobbs America.
‘Everyone can celebrate this advance in human rights’
Annette Gordon-Reed discusses Juneteenth, the Texas elementary school named after her, and Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery committee.
‘Comfort is overrated’
Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch ’84 implores the class of 2022 to be ‘the change we have been waiting for.’
Brianna Banks named winner of Stuntz Memorial Award
This year, Brianna Banks was named the 2022 winner of the William J. Stuntz Memorial Award for Justice, Human Dignity, and Compassion, which recognizes a graduating student who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the principles of justice, human dignity, and compassion while at Harvard Law School.
Gina Starfield wins 2022 David A. Grossman Exemplary Clinical Student Award
Gina Starfield, a committed advocate for immigrant rights, is the recipient of the 2022 David Grossman Exemplary Clinical Student Award.
Guy-Uriel Charles elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Professor Guy-Uriel E. Charles, the Charles Ogletree, Jr. Professor of Law at Harvard, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
‘Change the world around you’
In a philosophical and wide-ranging Last Lecture, Harvard Law School Assistant Professor Nikolas Bowie ’14 reminded the Class of 2022 that they are on the verge of changing the world.