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Festival of Ridván (Bahá’Ã): April 21
Stanford has long supported faculty, students, and staff in observing religious holidays of significance to them. In the complex process of creating the academic calendar, religious holy days are but […]
Ninth Day of Ridván (Bahá’Ã): April 29
Stanford has long supported faculty, students, and staff in observing religious holidays of significance to them. In the complex process of creating the academic calendar, religious holy days are but one of many considerations. The Office for Religious Life makes available to faculty, staff and students a list of significant religious holidays at the beginning […]
#SLSSocial Afternoon Social: Meet Professor E. Tendayi Achiume: April 29
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesProfessor Achiume is an international legal scholar specializing in human rights, refugee, and migration law. Her research explores global governance of racism and xenophobia, and the legal and ethical implications of colonialism for legal doctrine.
AI Initiative Speaker Series: AI Governance and the Future of AI Investing with Brendan Kelleher & Jonathan Duckles of SoftBank: April 30
@ SLS: Room 270 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis session examines the intersection of AI governance and investment strategy. Speakers from SoftBank will discuss how governance frameworks shape capital allocation, risk management, and long-term value creation in the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. Professor Nate Persily will moderate. Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees. This event is open to the Stanford Law School […]
Tesla on Trial: Inside the $243 Million Verdict for Self-Driving Technology: April 30
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Plaintiffs' Law Association for a lunch time talk with Brett Schreiber, the plaintiffs' attorney who, last summer, won the very first verdict against Tesla for its defective Autopilot self-driving car technology. Brett will tell the story of his groundbreaking $243 million verdict, including his years long battle for discovery into the data from […]
Energy Policy and Energy Careers – Lunch Talk with California Energy Commission Chief Counsel Sanjay Ranchod (SLS ‘01): April 30
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesStanford’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law & Policy Program, Climate and Energy Policy Program (CEPP), and the Environmental Law Society are hosting a lunch discussion with Sanjay Ranchod, SLS ‘01 alum and Chief Counsel for the California Energy Commission (CEC). If you are interested in energy policy and private and public sector energy careers, join […]
A Conversation with SCRJ’s Bremond Fellows: Constitutionality of Federalizing the National Guard and Implications of the California Racial Justice Act: April 30
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesIs the President’s decision to federalize the National Guard to support federal law enforcement justiciable? How should courts scrutinize the factual predicates and potential pretexts of a presidential federalization? And, how does the California Racial Justice Act (CA RJA) change what evidence litigants can present for showing discrimination in criminal cases to challenge their sentences? […]
From Stanford to the Bench: Colorado Judges in Conversation: April 30
Haddon, Morgan & Foreman, P.C. 945 Pennsylvania St., Denver, COJoin CO Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica Márquez, '91 (Yale Law '97), Retired Colorado Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Love Kourlis, JD '76, Larimer District Court Judge Laurie Dean, JD '07, and Denver District Court Judge Ian Kellogg, JD '07 for reflections on their paths to the bench and their experiences serving as trial and appellate […]
SELJ Spring Galley Night: April 30
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesSELJ Spring Galley Night for Issue II of Volume 45.
Dinner with Mark Chandler, JD '81: April 30
Room offsiteJoin Mark Chandler, JD ’81, for the final SLS/SLA alumni-hosted gathering of the year! Mark will host a small group of students for dinner at his home in a casual setting where students will be able to connect with him and learn more about his career path. We encourage those who weren’t able to attend […]
'26 Superlative Night: April 30
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United States'26 JD Graduates! Join us for a night of recognition and adoration of your peers. Please RSVP at the Partiful and you can submit superlatives to your heart's content at this link.
Friday classes meet twice: May 1
@ SLS Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesClasses regularly scheduled Friday morning will meet again in the afternoon beginning 1:30 p.m.
Secrecy and Transparency Symposium: May 1
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis symposium will explore the legal, institutional, and normative dimensions of secrecy and transparency in the civil justice system. As courts grapple with the sealing of records, protective orders, confidentiality agreements, and public access to proceedings, scholars and practitioners alike are reassessing the balance between privacy, efficiency, and democratic accountability in civil litigation. Six original […]
Elements of Policy Analysis Workshop: Quantitative Data Research: May 1
OnlineQuantitative data can provide detailed evidence to complement and support qualitative data research. Stanford offers tremendous quantitative resources, including help in analyzing that data. This workshop introduces the array of resources with specific attention to a Policy Lab case study grounded in quantitative research. This is part of Elements of Policy Analysis (Law 7846) and […]
Lunch with Dean Triantis: May 1
@ SLS: N301 - Dean's Conference RoomJoin Dean Triantis for lunch this Spring Quarter on Fridays from 12:45 pm to 2:00 pm on the following dates: Apr 10, May 1, and May 22. This is a great opportunity to discuss law school topics and share your experiences. Each lunch is limited to 9 students. Interested? RSVP here to secure your spot! If you’re […]
The Plaintiffs’ Appellate Bar: Deepak Gupta of Gupta Wessler: May 1
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Plaintiffs' Law Association and the Appellate Advocacy Club for lunch with Deepak Gupta, the premier plaintiff-side appellate advocate who has argued countless cases at the Supreme Court, including winning the Ford Motors personal jurisdiction case on behalf of plaintiffs. Deepak founded Gupta Wessler in 2012 to serve as a counterweight to the corporate […]
Stanford Law Black Community Reception: May 1
@ SLS: Jones (formerly Neukom) Faculty Terrace Jones Terrace (formerly Neukom Terrace), 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAs part of the Stanford Black Alumni Summit, the Black Alumni Association (BAA) and the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) will co-host a special reception on Friday, May 1. The event will bring together BLSA students, Black alumni, and faculty for a festive afternoon of connection and celebration.
AAPI Heritage Month Potluck: May 1
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin APILSA for a potluck to kick off AAPI Heritage Month! We encourage you to bring a dish from your family / cultural heritage. Please fill out the form to indicate what dish you will bring.
Twefth Day of Ridván (Bahá’Ã): May 2
Stanford has long supported faculty, students, and staff in observing religious holidays of significance to them. In the complex process of creating the academic calendar, religious holy days are but […]
Stanford Blockchain Governance Summit 2026: May 2
@ SLS Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us at Stanford Law School for the third annual Stanford Blockchain Governance Summit. Building on our successful events in 2024 and 2025, the 2026 summit brings leading researchers, lawyers, […]
#SLSSocial Breakfast: May 4
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesStart your week with the SLS community — over coffee and a breakfast treat. Students, staff, and faculty are welcome!
Elements of Policy Analysis Workshop: Introduction to Systems Thinking: May 4
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesVirtually every public policy has causes and consequences beyond those that are intended or immediately visible. This is true of criminal law policies that use algorithmic predictions of flight before […]
Law Power: A Conversation with Professor Mark Jia: May 4
@ SLS: Room 26 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordA lunch talk with Prof. Mark Jia (Georgetown Law) on his latest scholarship on "law power." International relations scholars have long debated the military, economic, and cultural dimensions of national […]
The Law of Star Wars: May 4
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome for lunch and talk with Professors Lemley and Hidalgo Reese about the law in Star Wars. Who owns R2-D2 and C-3PO? Do droids have rights? Are Ewoks terrorists or […]
The Levin Center Presents Marc Jones (JD ’82) On Being a Citizen Lawyer in Practice and Beyond: May 4
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Black Law Students Association and the Levin Center for a discussion with Marc Jones, JD ’82, on the concept of being a citizen lawyer, infusing ethics and […]