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Required Summer Federal Work-Study Training - RSVP for Lunch: May 14
@ SLS: Room 14 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordPlease join the Levin Center and the SLS HR Teams for a required training session for the Summer Federal Work-Study Program. You must complete this training to be paid for your summer work. We offer two opportunities to attend, and you will be compensated for your participation. Please RSVP for lunch by Monday, May 12, 2025. […]
Law Firms in the Crosshairs: Donald Verrilli on Legal Challenges to Trump’s Executive Orders: May 14
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesDonald Verrilli, former U.S. Solicitor General, will address legal challenges to the attacks on law firms and public interest organizations. A partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson and formerly on the ACS national board, he is representing law firms resisting Trump administration executive orders. Moderated by Professor Lucas Guttentag, this discussion will explore the constitutional and legal […]
A Conversation About the Alliance Defending Freedom: May 14
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join If/When/How, WSL+, WOCC, SPARC, and NLG for a conversation about the Alliance Defending Freedom, including their current cases and their implications for reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights and religious liberty. Lunch will be provided.
Join The Levin Center at our Spring Public Interest Awards Reception: May 14
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Levin Center invites SLS students, faculty, staff, and alums to the Spring Public Interest Awards reception on Wednesday, May 14, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm in the Russo Lounge. We will be honoring student and alumni recipients of the Miles L. Rubin Public Interest Award, Deborah L. Rhode Public Interest Award, and Lisa M. […]
Defending Immigrants in Current Times: Immigrants’ Rights Lawyering & Advocacy Outside the Courtroom: May 15
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWe’re excited to announce the lunchtime speaker series Defending Immigrants in Current Times, presented by the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic and SIHRLA. We will have four panel discussions throughout the spring quarter, all focused on immigration law and advocacy, with several amazing speakers who are immigration law practitioners and professors. In these uncertain and challenging times, […]
Writing Longer Policy Reports: May 15
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesLearn how to organize research and data for compelling policy memos and briefing papers that illustrate underlying findings and principles. This workshop will highlight examples from past Policy Lab projects with attention to the differences between legal advocacy and policy analysis. You will learn general principles grounded in Robert K. Yin’s foundational works on writing […]
Game Changers: Women Breaking Barriers as In-House Counsel for Professional Sports Teams: May 15
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Office of Alumni Relations in partnership with Stanford Entertainment and Sports Law Association (SESLA) for an engaging panel featuring women who are redefining the landscape of in-house counsel within the sports industry. These trailblazers will share their remarkable journeys, offering valuable insights into the challenges and successes they've faced while forging careers […]
Richard Ford: "Rethinking Rights After the Second Reconstruction": May 15
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin SCritLS (Stanford Critical Legal Society) in welcoming Professor Richard Ford for a discussion on his paper "Rethinking Rights After the Second Reconstruction", available here. We encourage everyone to read the paper beforehand and come with questions! Please reach out to Amanpreet Singh (singhama@stanford.edu) or Nya Hardaway (nya@stanford.edu) if you have any questions or concerns!
Therapy Dogs: May 15
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAll are welcome to take a break and enjoy therapy dogs
#SLSSocial Social Hour: May 15
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesDean Triantis will host this week’s social at which he’ll present the Leon M. Cain Community Leadership Awards, recognizing a student from each class who has made outstanding contributions to enhancing the SLS community.
Dangerous Democracy: May 16
@ Stanford: Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United StatesLegal Histories of the unsteady alliance between Democracy and the Rule of Law The Dangerous Democracy workshop explores the historical tensions between law and democracy, examining how legal mechanisms have been used to undermine democratic institutions, and conversely, how political pursuits have eroded the rule of law. It challenges the conventional narrative that liberal democracy […]
Mandatory Student Org Leadership Training: May 16
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesTwo representatives from each student organization is required to attend OSA's nuts and bolts training. We will share event planning, financial guidelines, and resources to incoming leadership. Lunch will be provided
Lunch with Dean Triantis: May 16
@ 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 11, Apr 18, May 9, and May 16. 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! […]
Privacy Careers in the Private Sector (Firms and In-house): May 16
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAre you interested in learning more about the burgeoning legal landscape of Privacy law? Please join SLATA in welcoming three leaders practicing privacy law in the technology sector: Brian Kennedy (prior Privacy Counsel at Google and currently Of Counsel at Gibson Dunn), Brian Gin (Chief Privacy Officer of Trellix), and Mary Race (Of Counsel at […]
CLF Worship Night: Sharing & Singing: May 16
@ Stanford: Munger 5 lounge (2d floor)Come join the Christian Legal Fellowship on a night of dinner, worship, and conversations about faith! All are welcome.
Karaoke Night Hosted by APILSA: May 17
@ Stanford: Kennedy Commons Great RoomAPILSA will be hosting a Karaoke party in Kennedy Commons.
Class of 2025 T-Shirt Pickup: May 19
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAs a special gift, the SLS Office of Alumni Relations and the Stanford Alumni Association are gifting all graduating a students a Class of 2025 T-shirt! We will be tabling in/around Russo Commons (Law Lounge). Pick yours up at: Monday, May 19 | Breakfast SLS Social | 8:00–9:30 AM Wednesday, May 21 | Lunch Break […]
#SLSSocial Community Breakfast: May 19
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesStart your week off with fellow SLS community members over a cup of coffee and a breakfast treat. Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome.
Voices from the Desert: Human Rights and Justice in Western Sahara: May 19
@ SLS: Room 14 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordJoin us for a lunch panel discussing human rights violations occurring in the Western Sahara. We will explore how we as students can support the cause for justice as the Sahrwi people fight for their right to self-determination and uphold their authority over the territory’s natural resources in accordance with international law. We will be […]
Book Talk: “The Authoritarian Commons”: May 19
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the China Law and Policy Association (CLPA) for a book talk with Professor Shitong Qiao, Duke University Law School, on his new book, The Authoritarian Commons: Neighborhood Democratization in Urban China (Cambridge University Press, 2025). Since the Chinese government carried out full-scale privatization of the urban housing market nearly three decades ago, private home ownership […]
Preparing for Summer Internships: Public Interest/Public Service: May 19
@ SLS: Room 27 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordPlease bring your lunch and join the Levin Center staff for a discussion about how to prepare for your public interest/public service summer internship. We will review orientation, managing your time, managing up, and memo writing.
Lessons from Earth’s Frontiers: What the Oceans and Antarctica Teach Us About Space with Dr. Lida Teneva (PhD'13): May 20
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Stanford Space Law Society, Ocean Law at Stanford Law School, and Stanford Student Space Initiative for a conversation with Dr. Lida Teneva (PhD'13). Dr. Teneva is an expert on ocean and climate conservation with over 15 years of experience shaping marine protection policy across the Pacific Islands, Latin America, East Africa, and the polar […]
A Conversation with Judge Kenneth Lee (9th Cir.): May 20
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Federalist Society with for a conversation with Judge Kenneth Lee (9th Cir.). Lunch will be served; please RSVP to help us estimate order size.
Building Legal Intelligence: a conversation with Jorge Mattamouros (Founder of Equall and ex-White & Case Partner): May 20
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for an exclusive fireside chat with Jorge Mattamouros, Co-Founder of Equall and former Partner at White & Case, as he shares his compelling journey from international arbitration at a prestigious law firm to pioneering innovation in the legal technology space. This event is perfect for law students, legal professionals, technologists, entrepreneurs, and anyone […]
The Trump Administration's Attack on DEI: May 20
@ SLS: Room 85 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS in welcoming Professor Richard Ford for a conversation on the Trump administration's attack on DEI and his article "Gutting DEI Won't Save Us." Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP!