Harvard Law School Black Alumnae High Tea

Each year, during the Harvard Law School Black Alumnae High Tea, we celebrate sisterhood, cherished memories, and enduring connections among HLS alumnae spanning the 1970s to today.

The event features compelling discussions, moving speakers, highlights entrepreneurs and authors, and inspires us to pay it forward by giving back to philanthropic causes close to our collective communities.

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HLS Retreat Series

The HLS Retreat Series will take place at Michelle’s award-winning, family -owned villa in St. James Barbados. 

Situated on a hilltop with panoramic views of the island’s “Platinum West Coast”, La Maison Michelle combines the idyllic Caribbean lifestyle with five-star boutique luxury. Entirely private, this Villa is known as a spa resort property because of its unique amenities, delicious dining and acclaimed white-glove service.

La Maison Michelle has a unique open-plan design with plenty of spacious decks and covered gazebos, making it the perfect destination for our Retreat participants to engage in reflective group conversations as well as private one-on-one sessions.

Find out more about the HLS Retreat Series below.

  • Move from Fatigue to Flow

    Co-hosted by Michelle Ifill & Mary-Frances Winters

    February 17-22, 2025

    Move from Fatigue to Flow at our 2025 Retreat Guided by the insights of DEI pioneer, award-winning consultant, and author Mary-Frances Winters, this retreat offers a sanctuary for reflection, renewal, and growth. There is collective unrest and uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election and while we don’t yet know the outcome, we do know that, we’re tired. Regardless of what happens, we’ll need time together to recharge and support one another. Through the lens of Mary-Frances Winters' acclaimed book, Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit, we will explore strategies to protect ourselves from the damaging effects of these times. Let’s heal, learn, love, and lead—together. Join us February 17-22, 2025 for a retreat centered on Radical Self-Care, Real Connection, and a Safe Space.

  • Health, Wellness & Outdoor Exploration

    Co-hosted by Michelle Ifill

    March 13-18, 2025

    Join Michelle during International Women’s Month for a transformative retreat that blends health, wellness, and the great outdoors. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Barbados at La Maison Michelle, nestled amidst lush landscapes and swaying palms. Our retreat offers a tranquil sanctuary where we will explore the varied coasts of the island, while rejuvenating your mind, body, and spirit, reconnecting with nature and revitalizing your senses through yoga, meditation, sound baths and more.

  • Moving Forward Together: Inclusion & Renewal with Care

    Co-hosted by Michelle Ifill & an array of DEI Experts

    July 1-6, 2025

    In a moment when the very idea of inclusion is being rolled back, Moving Forward Together offers a different path: community, conversation, and strategy—delivered with care.

    We invite you to step away- not to escape - but to lean forward. 
    This is a counterstrategy gathering for professional women of color ready to name the moment, nourish themselves and build forward together.

    Come solo, with a friend, or bring your circle—this is your time to lean into peace, clarity, and power with a purpose. 

  • Interracial Sisterhood Retreat

    Co-hosted by Michelle Ifill & Karen Fleshman

    November 6-11, 2025

    Do you have a passion for uprooting internalized misogyny, transphobia, and racism? At our Interracial Sisterhood Coalition retreat, we practice listening to each other's stories and truths, learning to respond with empathy and compassion. We work together towards our collective liberation with the goal of reducing racial divides. If this resonates with you, join us at the Interracial Sisterhood Retreat. Together, we will foster a beloved community where women and gender-expansive people can come together, share, learn, and heal.

  • La Maison Michelle Reboot Retreat

    Hosted by Michelle Ifill

    Q1 2026

    Join us for an unparalleled wellness escape at the luxurious La Maison Michelle in Barbados. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking ocean views and lush tropical landscapes, the Reboot Retreat offers a week of rejuvenation, self-discovery, and renewal. Immerse yourself in daily yoga and meditation sessions, indulge in gourmet, health-focused cuisine, and participate in workshops designed to inspire balance and growth. Whether lounging by the infinity pool or exploring the island’s natural beauty, this retreat promises to recharge your body, mind, and spirit. Do this for You.

  • Board Curators Success Program

    Co-Hosted by Michelle Ifill and The Board Curators

    Summer 2026

    Welcome to the Board Curators Success Retreat, where we are dedicated to preparing senior executives for board service. Your co-facilitators, Nichelle Maynard-Elliott and Daphne E. Jones are senior leaders each with a long history of global C-Suite experience, currently serving on public and private, small and large-cap company boards and mutual funds. Whether you're curious about board roles or aiming to serve as a director of a public or private entity, our Retreat provides curated insights and expertise to equip you for success. This Retreat is designed to bring light and clarity to an opaque process, demystifying the path to board service.

Interested in hosting your own personal or professional retreat?