The First Harvard Asia Law Conference

Date: April 3, 2025

The Harvard Asia Law Conference brings together legal practitioners who engage in various businesses across Asia. This Conference provides students interested in international practice an opportunity to gain insights into major businesses and legal issues in Asia.

The Conference consists of four panels, focusing on the following topics:

Code and Control: The Shifting Landscape of Social Media and Tech Policy in India

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | WCC 3019 | Light Breakfast Provided

Social media companies are subject to special legal guidelines in India. With tough penalties, these legal measures cover content moderation and data protection. Inevitably, many foreign social media companies have to work closely with local attorneys in India to make sure they comply with governments’ regulations. This panel invites various attorneys from India to speak on their perspectives on social media regulations in India. The speakers are: Shashank Mishra from Shardul Amarchand (Partner in technology, media, and telecommunications), Rahul Matthan from Trilegal Law Firm (Head of the firm’s technology, media, and telecommunications group), Aarushi Jain from Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (Head of the firm’s technology, media, and telecommunications group).

Singapore’s Arbitration Hub: Driving Legal Excellence

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | WCC B010 | Lunch Provided

Singapore is one of the leading jurisdictions for arbitration. This panel brings together leading legal practitioners of international arbitration in Singapore to shed light on Singapore’s leadership, advantages, and future as the center of international arbitration. The speakers are: Wade Coriell from King & Spalding (Co-head of the International Disputes practice and Leader of the Asia Disputes group), Jern-Fei Ng KC (Advocate at Duxton Hill chambers), Lucy Reed (President of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Court), and Adriana Uson (Director & Head of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Court).

Integrated Circuit Disputes: Perspectives from Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | WCC B010 | Snacks and Boba Provided

Taiwan produces about 90% of the world’s most advanced semiconductors. This panel provides an introduction to the field of patent litigation as well as the unique role of Taiwan in the global IC patent context and how it may evolve over time. The speakers are: Grace Pan from Carlton Fields (Patent litigator both in U.S. and Taipei Courts), Lucy Yen from Wilson Sonsini (Partner in technology litigation, specializing in semiconductor, technology and life sciences disputes), and Hsuanyeh Chang (Founder of Intellectual Property boutique, Hsuanyeh Chang).

Legal Practice in K-pop: BTS of Korean Entertainment

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | WCC 1015 | Dinner Provided

With K-pop stars breaking Billboard records, South Korean Entertainment is more global than ever. This panel provides insights on legal issues surrounding the globalization of K-pop, such as how artists’ rights change across borders and how they can be better protected globally. The speakers for this panel are: Tim Yoo from Bird Marella (IP litigation partner advising various South Korean Entertainment clients), Allison Kaye (President of HYBE America), and Binta Niambi Brown (IP transactions partner advising various global icon clients, including Rose on her new album, APT).