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Kathina (Buddhism): October 27
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: November 11
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesGood food. Guest hosts. Great company. #SLSSocial: Legal Notes is coming to Crocker Garden on Wed, Nov 11! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to perform. Share your interest through the Performer Interest Survey.
Veterans Day Happy Hour in Washington, DC: November 11
Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw) 1600 7th St NW, Washington, DCRaise a glass to our veterans with us and join fellow alums for conversation and connection. Whether you're new to the area or a long-time local, we hope you’ll stop by to catch up and enjoy some time with the Stanford Law community. Appetizers and your first drink are on Stanford. We hope to see you there!
BLSA Exam Talk Session: November 11
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome join the Black Law Students Association's "Exam Talk" session led by Professor Norman Spaulding. This event will provide students with an opportunity to learn about studying and outlining strategies, as well as how to write a stellar exam response. Students will also be able to ask any and all questions related to law school […]
FLI Study Nights: November 11
@ SLS: Room 21 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordRecurring study night hosted by Stanford Law FLI Professionals.
Shareholder Activism, Hostile M&A and Control of the Modern Public Company: November 12
OnlineThis online event will be recorded. Activists are pushing for deals, challenging CEOs, and using AI as a tool in their campaigns. What can boards learn from the 2026 proxy season, and how should they prepare for what comes next? Bringing the Stanford Law classroom to the boardroom, the Rock Center for Corporate Governance welcomes Derek Zaba, […]
Women of Color Collective: Spotlight Speaker Series: November 12
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Women of Color Collective (WoCC) for our Spotlight Speaker Series featuring Natalie Williams, Deputy General Counsel for Consumer & Community Banking at JPMorgan Chase. Natalie has had an impressive legal career spanning private practice, government service, and in-house counsel roles. Before joining JPMorgan Chase, she served as Assistant Deputy Enforcement Director at the […]
AI Initiative Speaker Series – The AI-Native Law Firm: Hype, Reality, and What’s Next: November 12
@ SLS: Room 270 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis panel brings together Bijan Motiwalla, Director of Legal at Crosby, Alisa Hall, co-founder of Jackson Hall Strategies, and Chris Kercher, former partner at Quinn Emanuel and founding partner of Kercher Law, to examine the rise of the “AI-native” law firm. The discussion will separate hype from reality, exploring how AI tools are actually being […]
A Career at the Intersection of Trade and National Security: A Lunch Conversation with Ted Posner: November 12
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Stanford National Security & the Law Society for a lunch conversation with Ted Posner, partner in Wilson Sonsini's national security and trade practice. Ted advises companies on CFIUS reviews, export controls, sanctions and customs, and previously practiced at Baker Botts and Weil Gotshal. In government he served as Assistant General Counsel for International […]
SLLSA Summer Networking: November 12
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin SLLSA for lunch and a networking opportunity to explore the many different jobs available for the upcoming summer. Whether you're specifically interested in BigLaw, PPI/Plaintiff's work, Government, Non-Profits, or still deciding what you'd like to do, this will be a great opportunity to hear from 2Ls and 3Ls about their experience and how they […]
Beyond the Doctrine: Civil Procedure: November 12
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the American Constitution Society (ACS) for Beyond the Doctrine, our lunch series that brings 1L doctrinal professors into conversation with students about their careers and scholarship beyond the classroom. This quarter, we’re joined by Professor Mila Sohoni, who teaches Civil Procedure and is a leading scholar of civil procedure, administrative law, federal courts, and […]
From Environmental Law to Water Philanthropy: A Career Conversation with SLS Alum Rachel Zwillinger (JD/MS '09): November 12
@ SLS: Room 14 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordJoin Rachel Zwillinger (JD/MS '09), Vice President for Water Policy at the Repass-Rodgers Foundation, to hear about her career in environmental law and policy and the evolving role of philanthropy in addressing water challenges. Rachel will share her career journey — from litigating and advocating for stronger protections for California’s rivers to working in government […]
Law and Economics Seminar with Prof. Jesse Fried: November 12
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesProf. Fried (Harvard Law School) will speak on "AI Corporate Governance and Ben & Jerry's Risk" at the next seminar on November 12th from 4:15–5:45 pm in Room 285. The paper can be downloaded here. This event is open to the University public.
Office Hours with Startup Attorneys: Get Guidance from Practicing Lawyers: November 12
@ SLS: Room 270 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesBring your legal questions to startup attorneys for free. Topics include corporate formation and venture financing, intellectual property, technology transactions and licensing, employment, immigration and more. Law students are welcome to come shadow too!
1L Study Cafes: November 13
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome join your classmates, Director of Academic Success Sarah Brim, and “celebrity guests” — including TAs and 2Ls who have had your same professors and are available for feedback and questions — in an informal coffee shop style setting (expect free food and some ambient noise) where you can dedicate a chunk of time to […]
Privacy Law in Practice: Lunch Sabrina Ross, Chief Privacy Auditor of the CPPA: November 13
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis will be a lunch talk with Sabrina Ross, the Chief Privacy Auditor of the California Privacy Protection Agency. Sabrina brings 15+ years of experience in privacy law, AI governance, and responsible product development at Meta, Uber, Apple, and leading law firms to this position and can speak to interested students about how privacy law […]
Revenge for the Sixties – A Book Talk with Peter Canellos: November 13
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the American Constitution Society (ACS) and Stanford Critical Legal Studies (SCritLS) for a lunch conversation with Peter Canellos about his new book, Revenge for the Sixties. Canellos will trace […]
Info Session: Joint JD/MS degree in Environment and Resources: November 13
@ SLS: Room 29 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordCalling all 1Ls and 2Ls! Do you have an interest in sustainability? Do you wish you were able to get more into the science of sustainability and environmental issues while working toward your law degree? If so, then the E-IPER MS/JD Joint Degree program sounds like it could be right for you! Please join us […]
BLSA Thanksgiving: November 14
@Stanford: Escondido Village Escondido Village, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin BLSA for our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
#SLSSocial Breakfast: November 16
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the SLS community for coffee, breakfast, and conversation. Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome!
Fox News, OpenAI, Mindgeek: Davida Brook on Going After Giants: November 16
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesDavida Brook, Partner at Susman Godfrey L.L.P., is one of the most formidable plaintiff litigators in the country. Named among the top 200 lawyers in the nation by Forbes and a Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar by Law360, Ms. Brook brings a deep catalog of high-stakes courtroom experience. She is a lead partner in Doe […]
Book Talk: Authors in Conversation with Discussants: November 16
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a book talk and discussion of Decolonial Human Rights Practice: Tactics, Obstacles, and Futures by Sarah Knuckey, Anjli Parrin, and Gulika Reddy. The authors will be joined by guest discussants Otto Saki, May Sabe Phyu, and Amanda Klasing for a conversation about the book’s key themes and its implications for the future […]
Exam Prep with DAMNS: November 16
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome learn about different strategies for approaching exams and outlining from DAMNS 2Ls and 3Ls! We'll meet in room 95 on Monday, November 16th from 12:45-2PM to discuss outlining tips and examples of different outlines, as well as ask-me-anything time with DAMNS board members. Anyone is welcome to attend—DAMNS membership not required. Lunch will be […]
Federalist Society 1L Finals Panel: November 16
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford Federalist Society will host a panel discussion for first-year law students focused on effective preparation for final exams. Upper-level students will share insights on study strategies, outlining methods, and exam approaches across core 1L courses. The goal is to provide academic guidance and foster a supportive learning environment as students approach their first […]