Dr. Roberto Tallarita

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Roberto Tallarita is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Law School, where he teaches and writes on corporate law and governance, exploring the political and moral dimensions of markets and corporations. His recent research areas include corporate law theory, corporate governance, artificial intelligence in corporate practices, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, corporate political spending, and the political preferences of CEOs. His academic contributions have been published in prominent journals such as the Business Lawyer, Cornell Law Review, and Harvard Business Law Review, as well as in outlets like the Atlantic and Harvard Business Review, with features in Bloomberg Opinion and The Economist. Prior to his academic career, Professor Tallarita practiced law for over a decade, working on significant transnational corporate deals with leading law firms in Europe and the United States, including Kirkland & Ellis in New York, and serving as a partner at a leading Italian law firm. He holds a law degree from Sapienza University of Rome and a doctorate (SJD) from Harvard Law School.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Teaches and conducts research on corporate law and governance.

Associate Director

— Present

Corporate Governance Program • Cambridge, MA

Oversees initiatives related to corporate governance.

Lecturer

— Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Lectures on topics related to law.

Partner

— Present

Leading Italian Law Firm • Italy

Managed corporate law cases.

Associate

— Present

Kirkland & Ellis • New York

Worked in the corporate M&A group.

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'.