Dr. Richard Clary

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard W. Clary is a Lecturer at Harvard Law School, having significant expertise in litigation with a career spanning over 35 years. He served as a partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP until retiring in 2020, where he specialized in securities defense, antitrust litigation, bankruptcy issues, and various forms of commercial litigation. Mr. Clary has extensive experience in federal and state court, participating in jury and bench trials, and has been involved in numerous appeals as well as domestic and international arbitrations. He has held leadership roles, including Vice President of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and served on the Board of the Legal Aid Society for nine years. He has been recognized by several legal publications for his contributions to the field, and has lectured at international symposiums, including those at Oxford University, discussing fundamental aspects of legal frameworks and constitutional governance. His academic contributions include co-editing volumes and publishing significant works in the field of mediation in legal institution disputes.

Research Interests

Litigation Securities Defense Antitrust Law Bankruptcy Law Commercial Litigation Civil Rights Constitutional Rights

Experience

Partner

1980-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP • New York, NY

Specialized in litigation, securities defense, and complex commercial disputes.

Lecturer

2011-01-01 — Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Teaching various law courses, focusing on litigation and evidence.

Courses

Advanced Written Advocacy Class Actions: Litigating Advanced Topics Complex Litigation: Legal Doctrines, Real World Practice Evidence

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.