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Renata Soto (2020) has been named to the Women of the Century List for Tennessee. USA Today recognized Ms. Soto for her work to advocate for immigrant families in the state.

Haifa Al Kaylani (2017) is helping draw together female leaders to examine key challenges raised by the pandemic. Ms. Al Kaylani and the Arab International Women's Forum organized a virtual event to elevate the women at the frontline of the coronavirus crisis.

Mary Minow (2016) is using her legal expertise to help libraries answer questions related to COVID-19. In a Q&A for American Libraries, Ms. Minow discusses exceptions to face-mask requirements, force majeure clauses in contracts, and more.

Brett Perlman (2016) believes that climate change, health care, and immigration are the core pillars of Houston's economic future. Mr. Perlman and the Center for Houston's Future partnered with the Atlantic Council on a webcast on green stimulus and recently wrote an op-ed on the need for continued focus on DACA reform.

Bob Heckart (2015) is helping provide shelter, health care, job training, and food security for homeless young adults. In the latest newsletter from the Chan School's Initiative on Health and Homelessness, Mr. Heckart discusses his work and the pandemic's effects on his efforts.

Judy Perry Martinez (2015) says the legal community has a special responsibility to fight injustice. In her final speech as president of the American Bar Association, Ms. Perry Martinez said that lawyers should not shy away from the fight to root out racism.

Mark Feinberg (2012) is calling to increase the global availability of therapeutic antibodies. In an article for Nature, Dr. Feinberg explains how COVID-19 is forcing the issue to lower the price on expensive antibody treatments.

Steven Strauss (2012) is offering a glimpse into what the economy might look like post-pandemic. In an op-ed for USA Today, Mr. Strauss explains what will continue, what will change, and what will emerge in the economic recovery.

Samir Toubassy (2009) is mourning the recent destruction and devastation in Beirut. In a recent op-ed, Mr. Toubassy shares his appreciation for the country and asks for forgiveness from his former homeland.

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ALI Faculty Board Member Bill Alford (HLS) completed 18 years as vice dean for the Graduate Program and International Legal Studies at Harvard Law School. Under Prof. Alford's leadership, the law school transformed its international programs, helping the world's strongest law students attend Harvard.

ALI Faculty Executive Committee Member Howard Koh (SPH/HKS) says we will never make it through the pandemic unless we create equal access to testing. In an article for USA Today, Dr. Koh explains how the testing shortage has created a pattern of unequal access.

ALI Founding Chair & Director Rosabeth Moss Kanter (HBS) is helping make sense of Kodak's shift to COVID-19 pharmaceutical development. In an interview with Marketplace, Prof. Kanter explains how Kodak's roots are in chemicals.