HALS (Harvard Asia Law Society)

Charity Fundraiser
Date: Sat. November 14, 2009
Time: TBA
Location: Ropes-Gray Room, Pound Hall
Description: Help HALS raise money for Bethel, a Beijing orphange for blind children in China.

Practice in Asia Panel
Date: Early December
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Description: Partners from top law firms will join a panel discussing Asia-related work and practicing in Asia. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn more about the Asia practice at these top law firms, as well as the challenges and benefits of practicing in Asia in general.

Asia Business Conference 2009

The Asia Business Conference 2009, held on February 14 (Saturday) and 15 (Sunday), was a great success! Photos are available at http://picasaweb.google.com/HidetOba/ABC200902?feat=directlink#, and news coverage appeared in the Harvard Law Record and the Harbus.

HALS is a co-sponsor (with student organizations from the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School) of the 2009 Harvard Asia Business Conference, a two-day event that brings together political and business leaders, academics, and students to discuss issues related to Asian economic and political development. Last year抯 conference attracted over 700 participants to the various panel discussions, plenary sessions, receptions, and the Saturday evening gala. If you want to get involved with organizing the conference, please contact Ines Wu (email: lwu@jd09.law) or Song Yue (email: syue@jd10.law). Find out more about the ABC Conference at www.asiabusinessconference.org.