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Choose Your Own Adventure
A look back at the range of courses, reading groups, workshops, and events offered as part of The Tsai Leadership Program over the past year.
![Judge Thomas Griffith, Secretary Jeh Johnson, and Luke Bronin in conversation](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_285_160/public/images/images/news/crossing-divides_johnson_griffith.jpg?itok=gpSr6atV)
Crossing Divides Welcomes Secretary Jeh Johnson and Judge Thomas B. Griffith
The Crossing Divides Program hosted Secretary Jeh Johnson in conversation with Judge Thomas B. Griffith at Yale Law School on April 3.
![Yale Law School students in front of the U.S. Capitol](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_285_160/public/images/images/news/ludwigimmersive2024_1.jpg?itok=82_0JI5p)
Ludwig Fellows Gain Insight into Public Leadership in D.C.
Law students from the Carol and Gene Ludwig Program in Public Sector Leadership visited Washington, D.C. in January to hear from government and policy leaders about the unique spectrum of experiences that led them to careers in public service.
![Judge J. Michael Luttig and Dean Heather Gerken](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_285_160/public/images/luttig_crossingdivides_1.jpg?itok=f_6njZi8)
Judge J. Michael Luttig Kicks Off Crossing Divides Spring Series
The Ronnie F. Heyman ’72 Crossing Divides Program hosted Judge J. Michael Luttig in conversation with Dean and Sol & Lillian Goldman Professor Heather K. Gerken on Feb. 20.
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Chae Initiative Students Explore Private Sector Entrepreneurship in New York
The Chae Initiative in Private Sector Leadership, part of The Tsai Leadership Program at Yale Law School, held its second annual trip to New York City in January to immerse students in the world of private sector leadership.
![Professor Cristina Rodriguez and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker seated at a table speaking to students](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_285_160/public/images/images/news/ludwig_elickernhvevent.jpg?itok=ZDfgG5aT)
Students Forge Stronger New Haven Ties Through Ludwig Program Series
This fall, the Ludwig Program in Public Sector Leadership held events focused on speakers who have established careers that serve the public interest in New Haven.
![Madhuri Kommareddi speaking to an audience](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_285_160/public/images/images/news/chae_kommareddi_event.jpg?itok=s2DRb4mL)
Alumni Share Leadership Lessons from Entrepreneurship Journeys
The Chae Initiative in Private Sector Leadership held an Entrepreneurship Weeks event series with YLS alumni who spoke about their career trajectories as innovators.
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Yale Law School Launches Crossing Divides Program
Yale Law School Dean Heather K. Gerken announced today the launch of the Ronnie F. Heyman ’72 Crossing Divides Program, designed to foster discourse across the political and ideological spectrum and reinforce the core values of lawyering. The program will feature a prominent speaker series, co-teaching opportunities for courses, and support student initiatives that reinforce this work.
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Leadership Program Reading Groups Confront Challenging Questions
Reading groups are an important component of The Tsai Leadership Program and have covered topics like leading in crisis, domestic extremism, identity, and failure.