Read the latest updates from the bright and empathetic minds blazing new trails at The Tsai Leadership Program.
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Learning to Lead
In its second year, The Tsai Leadership Program — designed to prepare students for leadership roles in any setting — launched new courses, fellowships, and immersive opportunities that offer enhanced engagement with alumni.
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Chae Initiative Visits New York Private Sector Leaders
The Chae Initiative in Private Sector Leadership held its inaugural student trip to New York City in January to facilitate student exploration of careers in finance.
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Fatima Goss Graves ’01 Discusses Post-Dobbs Uncertainties
Fatima Goss Graves ’01, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), spoke to students on Oct. 25 about the impact of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization as part of the Democracy in Crisis Speaker Series presented by The Tsai Leadership Program.
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ’73 Headlines Transformational Leadership Week
The Tsai Leadership Program hosted Transformational Leadership Week, a series of major events at the Law School that brought experts from both the public and private sectors to talk to students about their work as leaders.
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Ludwig Hall Dedication Kicks Off Alumni Weekend
Nearly one year after the launch of The Tsai Leadership program, alumni, faculty, and staff gathered on a sunny afternoon in the Courtyard during Alumni Weekend 2022 to celebrate the dedication of Carol & Gene Ludwig Hall, the program’s newly renovated home.
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Former Governor Speaks on the Crises Facing Democracy
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick spoke about citizenship and democracy to as part of The Tsai Leadership Program’s Democracy in Crisis Speaker Series.
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Former White House Counsel Launches Ludwig Citizenship and Equality Series
Dana Remus ’02, recently departed White House Counsel to President Joe Biden, spoke about her experience as the “lawyer for the Presidency” in a wide-ranging conversation with Professor Cristina Rodriguez ’00 on Sept 20.
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The Tsai Leadership Program Wraps Up First Year of Classes
The Tsai Leadership Program — created to provide law students with a cross-disciplinary skill set through courses, specialized immersive program, and workshops — wrapped up its first slate of classes for the 2021–2022 academic year.