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2006/03

Conference addresses criminal justice and barriers to reentry
Harvard Law School's Criminal Justice Institute and Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice will co-host a three-day conference entitled "Re-Thinking Re-Entry: Confronting Perpetual Punishment." [Wed, 29 Mar 2006]
Behind the scenes of the Ames Moot Court finals
From the Spring 2006 Harvard Law Bulletin: Dispatches from a reporter behind the scenes with the 2005 Ames Moot Court finalists -- Joshua Hurwit '06 stands at a lectern, facing four classmates. They stare down at him from rolling chairs on the elevated bench of stately Ames Courtroom. [Fri, 24 Mar 2006]
Judging for the Human Race
From the Spring 2006 Harvard Law Bulletin: A child at the time of the Nuremberg Trials, Navanethem Pillay LL.M. '82 S.J.D. '88 now carries their legacy forward. [Wed, 22 Mar 2006]
The Working Lives of Judges
From the Spring 2006 Harvard Law Bulletin: In a Starbucks near Harvard Law School, on a November evening, Geoffrey C. Packard '73 blends in easily among the latte crowd. With a red-checked flannel shirt and jeans, longish hair flopping over one eye and the relaxed demeanor of a guy who's listened to his share of Cream albums, he looks like any number of other former-hippie-types-turned-professionals. [Mon, 20 Mar 2006]
HLS students kick off national organization of Democratic law students
This weekend, the convention launching the National Democratic Law Student Council will take place at HLS, hosted by the HLS Democrats. The new organization -- conceived of and initiated by Harvard Law students in collaboration with staffers at the Democratic National Committee -- will become the national umbrella organization for Democratic law students. [Fri, 17 Mar 2006]
A conversation with Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
Stephen G. Breyer '64 has served as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court since 1994. Recently, he welcomed Robb London '86, editor of the Bulletin, and Michael Armini, HLS director of communications, into his chambers. Breyer discussed a range of issues, and also his new book, "Active Liberty: Interpreting Our Democratic Constitution." [Thu, 16 Mar 2006]
Symposium examines intellectual property reform
HLS's Journal of Law and Technology will host its 10th annual symposium, "Knowledge, Power and Invention: Staying Competitive in the Global Marketplace and the Role of IP Reform." The two-day event will explore the best ways to protect intellectual assets, promote creative innovation and implement legal reform. [Wed, 15 Mar 2006]
An op-ed co-written by Lani Guinier: Tricks of virtual redistricting
The following op-ed co-written by Professor Lani Guinier, Tricks of virtual redistricting, was published in The Boston Globe on March 13, 2006: During oral arguments on the Texas redistricting case March 1, Chief Justice John Roberts asked the lawyer for the Mexican-American appellants: "What's the difference between 'being one' and 'looking like one?' " [Mon, 13 Mar 2006]
International financial experts convene in New York
Today, approximately 80 private and public sector financial leaders will meet in Armonk, N.Y. to discuss issues affecting the future of the financial relationship between the EU and the U.S. The fourth annual "Symposium on Building the Financial System of the 21st Century: An Agenda for Europe and the United States" is sponsored by HLS's Program on International Financial Systems, along with the Centre for European Policy Studies. [Fri, 10 Mar 2006]
Conference to Examine Climate Change Regulations
On March 10, Harvard Law School will convene leading academics and policymakers for a conference exploring U.S. regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. Titled New Prospects for Climate Change Regulation, the day-long event will feature a range of participants, including U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. [Wed, 08 Mar 2006]
Clinical students advise Boston city planners
Today, the law school's Hale and Dorr Legal Services Center will host a workshop for the City of Boston’s Main Streets Program. BMS works to revitalize local commercial districts throughout Boston. Three students -- Duston Barton, 2L; Joyce Hsieh 3L; and Lerato Molefe, 3L -- will give presentations to program directors about legal issues related to non-profit federal and state compliance. [Wed, 08 Mar 2006]
Ogletree receives Rosa Parks Award
Professor Charles Ogletree was recently named the first ever recipient of the Rosa Parks Award, given by the city of Boston. Mayor Thomas Menino presented the award as part of the city's African American Achievement Awards for black history month [Mon, 06 Mar 2006]
International Law Journal hosts symposium on globalization of the law
This weekend, Harvard's International Law Journal will host its annual symposium, "Diffusion of Law in the 21st Century: Interaction and Influence." The conference will bring together scholars and practitioners to discuss the "globalization" of legal ideas and institutions in different areas of law. [Fri, 03 Mar 2006]
Clinical program helps guide Massachusetts prison reform
Members of Harvard Law School's Prison Legal Assistance Project, a clinical program that represents state prisoners in a variety of proceedings, recently participated in rewriting Massachusetts law governing state prison discipline. [Thu, 02 Mar 2006]
Associate Dean Scott Nichols to Conclude Service
After 20 years as Harvard Law School's Associate Dean for Development, Scott Nichols will conclude his service on April 30 to become Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs at Boston University. [Wed, 01 Mar 2006]