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John R. Raben/Sullivan & Cromwell Fellowship Lecture: Melissa Dell
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Melissa Dell, the Andrew E. Furer Professor of Economics at Harvard University, gave the John R. Raben/Sullivan & Cromwell Fellowship Lecture on Oct. 7, 2024. The lecture was titled "The Dynamics of Economic Organization: Persistence and Change."
Conversations on Leadership: David Jones ’88
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David Jones ’88, Chairman and Managing Director of Chrysalis Ventures, discusses decision making in venture capital, why his family started the Law School’s first loan forgiveness program, and what he learned about leadership from his father.
Gruber Distinguished Lecture in Women’s Rights with Jessica Valenti
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Author and activist Jessica Valenti gave the Fall 2024 Gruber Distinguished Lecture in Women's Rights on "The Post-Roe Fight for Freedom" on Nov. 11, 2024.
Leor Halevi: Economic Interest, Islamic Law, and the Saudi State Under Globalization
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Leor Halevi of Vanderbilt University gave a Kamel Center lecture on Sept. 19, 2024 titled "Economic Interest, Islamic Law, and the Saudi State Under Globalization."
Students Who Serve: Emily Elledge ’26
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After piloting Ospreys in the Marine Corps, Emily Elledge ’26 pivoted to law school as a new challenge. She discusses how the law provides a different way to serve her country, and shares her experiences as a veteran at Yale Law School.
Students Who Serve: Ross Puritty ’26
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Army veteran Ross Puritty ’26 discusses how his time at West Point served as a laboratory in learning how to lead people. He also shares how veterans enrich student life at Yale Law School.
Alumni Weekend 2024: Award of Merit Presentation
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On Oct. 19, 2024, Dean Heather K. Gerken presented the Award of Merit, the Yale Law School Association’s highest honor, to three recipients: Jose A. Cabranes ’65, Randall Kennedy ’82, and Barrington “Danny” Parker ’69.
Conversations on Leadership: James Geraghty ’80
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James Geraghty ’80 discusses his career in the biotechnology industry and the risks and rewards of developing drugs for rare genetic diseases. He also shares his thoughts on managing in a crisis.