Avani Rai Avani Rai

Food for Thought: The Impact of Harvard’s Food Law and Policy Clinic in Conversation with Professor Emily M. Broad Leib

Emily M. Broad Leib is a Clinical Professor of Law, Director of Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation, and Founding Director of the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic, the nation's first law school clinic dedicated to addressing the diverse array of issues within the U.S.' food system. Through a hands-on approach focused on policy-driven solutions, she has championed community-led food system change, reduction in food waste, food access, and equity and sustainability in food production. In this interview, Broad Leib explores the nuances of the novel field of food law, the successes she's experienced with her Clinic, and opportunities for students interested in the field.

The interview below was conducted in the Spring of 2024. It has been edited for brevity and clarity.

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Alex Geng Alex Geng

Leaps in Electrification and Energy: A Conversation with Michael Jewell

Michael Jewell is an attorney at Jewell & Associates, PLLC. Having been involved in Texas legislature and public policy for more than 25 years, Jewell’s work focuses primarily on representing clients before state and federal regulatory agencies addressing electricity, telecommunications, and professional regulation. He has worked with national and international corporations, including AT&T, Reliant Energy, Enel X, and Direct Energy, and has participated in the Association of Electric Companies of Texas and the Gulf Coast Power Association. In this interview, Jewell and HULR discuss how the intersection of legal, business, and technological experiences can help navigate the challenges in the energy industry at both a state and national level.

This interview was conducted in the Spring of 2024. It has been edited for brevity and clarity.

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