News Archive

2007/02

Professor Randall Kennedy appointed Michael R. Klein Professor of Law
On Tuesday evening, February 20, Professor Randall Kennedy delivered a talk in honor of his appointment as the first-ever Michael R. Klein Professor of Law. [Fri, 23 Feb 2007]
Human Rights Program announces new fellowship opportunity
The Satter Human Rights Fellowships, made possible by a generous gift from the Satter Foundation, will provide two fellowships annually to work with human rights organizations responding to mass atrocities or widespread and severe patterns of rights abuse. [Thu, 22 Feb 2007]
HLS and the University of Sydney launch exchange program
With the goal of increasing the international opportunities available to their students, Harvard Law School and The University of Sydney in Australia have established a Student Exchange Program. Beginning in July 2007, selected HLS J.D. candidates will be able to spend a semester in Sydney. [Wed, 21 Feb 2007]
Clinical program work by HLS students influences Canadian lawmakers
Harvard Law School students in two clinical programs saw their work showcased in a Canadian House of Commons committee hearing on February 8. [Tue, 20 Feb 2007]
HLS professors issue report on state government and the city of Boston
A report released today by the Boston Foundation finds that the city of Boston is so restrained by state government that it lacks the power and ability to shape its own future. [Thu, 15 Feb 2007]
An op-ed by Professor Guhan Subramanian: Board Silly
The following op-ed was published in The New York Times on February 14, 2007: Slowly but surely, corporate America is giving up the staggered board. Some businesses are responding to corporate governance rating agencies, which penalize companies that do not elect all of the directors each year. [Wed, 14 Feb 2007]
Dean Elena Kagan praises incoming Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust
Following today's announcement that Drew Gilpin Faust has been appointed the 28th president of Harvard University, Law School Dean Elena Kagan released the following statement: [Sun, 11 Feb 2007]
Professor Stuntz appointed Henry J. Friendly Professor of Law
Professor William Stuntz formally accepted the Henry J. Friendly Professor of Law chair on February 6. After an introduction by Dean Elena Kagan '86, Stuntz marked the occasion with a lecture entitled "Fighting Wars and Fighting Crime." [Fri, 09 Feb 2007]
Harvard Law Review elects Crespo as new president
The Harvard Law Review has elected second-year student Andrew Manuel Crespo as its 121st president. Crespo was elected from a slate of five candidates. [Mon, 05 Feb 2007]
HLS plays a central role in first-ever conference on law and disability in China
Disabled people in China are receiving legal help thanks in part to Harvard Law School Professor William Alford '77. Alford traveled to Beijing last month to participate in the first conference on law and disability in China, and to open the first legal center for disabled people. [Fri, 02 Feb 2007]
Bebchuk's proposal forces change in Home Depot bylaws
Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retail chain, has agreed to amend its corporate bylaws in response to a shareholder proposal submitted by Professor Lucian Bebchuk in December of 2006. [Wed, 31 Jan 2007]