Must We Allow Symbols of Racism on Public Land?
A legal historian who has focused on the history of U.S. slavery puts the push to remove Confederate statues in context.
Making History in Environmental Law
In his new book “The Rule of Five,” Richard Lazarus goes behind the scenes of the biggest environmental law case in Supreme Court history.
Professor Crespo says events in Portland raise serious concerns about unlawful police tactics
Andrew Crespo ’08 recently discussed the federal government’s law enforcement actions in Portland, Oregon with Harvard Law Today.
A legal thriller
HLS Professors Noah Feldman and Nikolas Bowie ’14 weigh in on the biggest takeaways—and surprises—of the Supreme Court’s latest term, and what to expect moving forward.
Does recent Supreme Court ruling suggest the Electoral College is ‘good for nothing’ ?
In a Q&A, Jason Harrow ’11, who argued before the Supreme Court in a case involving the electoral college and faithless electors, shares where he believes U.S. electoral reform should go from here.
Lessig, who argued on behalf of ‘faithless electors,’ responds to the Supreme Court’s decision
Lawrence Lessig issues a statement on the unanimous Supreme Court ruling that states can require Electoral College voters to back the victor of their state’s popular vote.
Scholars bring wide-ranging expertise and experience
Effective July 1, two faculty members were promoted and a new scholar joined the Harvard Law School faculty.
Kamali appointed professor of law at Harvard Law School
Elizabeth Papp Kamali ’07, a scholar specializing in medieval legal history, has been promoted to professor of law at Harvard Law School, effective July 1.
Renan appointed professor of law at Harvard Law School
Daphna Renan, a scholar of presidential power and administrative governance, has been promoted to professor of law at Harvard Law School, effective July 1.
Making the case for reproductive rights
A warrior for reproductive rights, Julie Rikelman ’97 has taken the fight for access to abortion to the Supreme Court and won.