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Forging ahead
Six members of the Class of 2019 share their unique perspectives, varied experiences, and the lessons they will take with them from their time at Harvard Law School.
Roberta Kaplan urges the Class of 2019 to be courageous and tenacious
In her Class Day address to the Harvard Law School Class of 2019, Roberta “Robbie” Kaplan drew on experience from her own 25-year career and encouraged students to seek opportunities to make the world a better place.
Asseret Frausto wins CLEA’s Outstanding Clinical Student Award
Asseret Frausto ’19 is the winner of the Outstanding Clinical Student Award from the Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA). The award is presented annually to one student from each law school for outstanding clinical coursework and contributions to the clinical community.
Emanuel Powell wins Gary Bellow Public Service Award
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Emanuel Powell ’19 is the winner of this year’s Gary Bellow Public Service Award, established in 2001 to honor Professor Gary Bellow ’60, his commitment to public service, and his innovative approach to the analysis and practice of law.
Richard Barbecho wins the Andrew L. Kaufman Pro Bono Service Award
Richard Barbecho ’19 is this year’s winner of the Andrew L. Kaufman Pro Bono Service Award, granted each year in honor of Professor Andrew Kaufman, who spearheaded the pro bono requirement at Harvard Law School.
Liz Soltan, using law as a means to help people who need it most
Having developed a focus on social justice growing up in Philadelphia, Liz Soltan is now using law as a means to help people who need it most.
The work of pioneering civil rights lawyers evinces hope and resilience in today’s political landscape, says Klarman
For his ‘last lecture’ to graduating J.D.s and LL.M.s, Professor Michael Klarman invoked two inspiring figures in legal history: Thurgood Marshall and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Putting compassion into action
On April 5, Harvard Law School’s Legal Services Center celebrated its 40th Anniversary of training more than 4,000 attorneys and law students and providing pro bono civil legal services to thousands of Greater Boston’s most vulnerable residents.
Celebrating Special Olympics
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics, HLS presented an inspiring conversation with Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan and Special Olympics medalist Melissa Joy Reilly.