HLS News October 2001

• Mikva To Address ACS Kick-Off Event

  In his speech, "Bringing Justice Back to Law," Mikva will argue that conservative lawyers have out hustled those on the left, which has resulted in a narrow interpretation of legal doctrine.

• Ogletree on U.N. World Conference Against Racism

  Ogletree will address some of the major conflicts, including the efforts to equate Zionism with racism, the reparations movement, and the U.S. media's coverage of international racism.

• Gary Bellow Public Service Award Recipients

  The Gary Bellow Public Service Award is granted annually to one graduate and to one student who demonstrate an inspirational commitment to public interest work and an innovative approach to lawyering in the interest of promoting justice.

• Alexander on America's Response to Attacks

  On Tuesday, October 23, Lamar Alexander, former Governor of Tennessee and U.S. Secretary of Education, will give an address titled: After 9/11, America's Greatest Opportunity. Alexander will speak in the Langdell South classroom at 4 p.m.

• HLS to Unveil Portrait of Judge Deborah A. Batts

  A portrait of United States District Judge Deborah A. Batts, the first and only openly gay, lesbian or bisexual member of the federal judiciary, will be unveiled at Harvard Law School on Saturday, October 27, 2001.

• Howell Jackson Named Associate Dean for Research

  In this position, Jackson will oversee, coordinate, and promote the Law School's extensive research activities, including research by members of the faculty and the work of Harvard Law's 17 research centers, programs, and projects.