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Festival of Ridvan (Baha'i): April 20
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 […]
The China Paradigm of Data Governance: Between Security and Efficiency: April 30
@ SLS: Room 320D Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin Prof. PENG Chengxin, Dean of Shanghai Jiao Tong University KoGuan School of Law and Distinguished Professor of Law, to discuss a potential “China Paradigm” of data governance, which aims at striking a balance between security and efficiency. As generative AI reshapes the global technological and regulatory landscape, the strategic value of data has escalated […]
Finding a Job as a Plaintiff-side Employment Lawyer: April 30
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAre you passionate about workplace justice and interested in a career fighting for employees’ rights? Join us for a career panel on breaking into plaintiff-side employment law. You'll hear firsthand from Scott Stillman, BA '04, Founder and Managing Attorney at the Law Office of Scott Stillman, and Hannah Meropol, BA '16, Associate at Outten & […]
Young Thug Trial & Justice Reform: April 30
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Criminal Law Society is excited to host Brian Steel, attorney for Young Thug, for a virtual talk on April 30th, 12:45-2:00 pm. Mr. Steel will discuss Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial and reflect on the broader issues it exposed within the criminal justice system. Lunch will be provided. Please fill out this RSVP as soon […]
2025-26 Kirkwood Moot Court Competition LAW 7820 – Information Meeting: April 30
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Kirkwood Moot Court Board is hosting an information lunch for those interested in learning more about the annual Kirkwood Moot Competition. The Competition is open to twenty two-person teams. At the beginning of Fall Quarter, each team will be given the record of a case, together with the decision of the appellate court. Each […]
#SLSSocial Social Hour: April 30
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis week’s guest host, MuSLSical, will perform at the social and sell tickets to their upcoming performance on Saturday, May 3, at 7 pm at Dinkelspiel Auditorium. Tickets for the LAW SCHOOL MUSICAL are now on sale! Buy your tickets HERE!!
ELS Spring General Body Meeting: April 30
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for our spring ELS general body meeting! Come eat dinner, hear about Stanford's Climate Action Plan, and provide feedback to Students for Sustainable Stanford. We'll also discuss our upcoming ELS Beach Day and gather ideas for next year.
From Insight to Action: Advancing Enterprise AI Governance: May 1
Zoom (virtual location)Program Dates: January 7 - June 6, 2025 Program Type: On-Demand and Virtual Program Website: https://conferences.law.stanford.edu/enterpriseaigovernance/ From Insight to Action: Advancing Enterprise AI Governance is a free, online program designed to help corporate investors and board members learn more about how AI systems work, the benefits and business applications for AI, and best practices for managing […]
Beltane (Pagan, Wiccan): May 1
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 […]
Technology Leadership in the Boardroom: Innovation and Policy in the New Era: May 1
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for an engaging lunch panel, featuring Claudia Fan Munce (director of BestBuy) and Amy Chang (director of Disney and Procter & Gamble), to examine how corporate boards are navigating tech governance challenges.
PLA 2L Summer Job Workshop: May 1
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Plaintiffs' Law Association for a 2L summer job workshop. We'll go over managing multiple job search timelines, researching firms, networking opportunities and share a list of firms' application instructions. Lunch will be served to those who RSVP.
Rock Center Lunch Talk with Matt Olsen, Former Assistant Attorney General for National Security: May 1
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Rock Center for a conversation with Matt Olsen, former Assistant Attorney General for National Security. Mr. Olsen will discuss his efforts to combat terrorism, espionage, cyber crime and threats to national security, and shifting DOJ priorities under the Trump Administration.
SESLA x Gould Center: Negotiation Workshop: May 1
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for the first-ever Stanford Entertainment and Sports Law Association (SESLA) Negotiation Workshop, presented in partnership with Professor Grande Lum, Director of the Martin Daniel Gould Center for Conflict Resolution. Participants will be assigned to one of two roles—the team’s general manager or the player’s agent—and will engage in a one-on-one negotiation over a soccer player's […]
Graduating Class Dinner: May 1
@ Stanford: Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford Law School Board of Visitors is delighted to host the Class of 2025 and welcome you all to the SLS alumni community. At this favorite annual tradition, you’ll hear celebratory remarks while enjoying a delicious dinner with some of most engaged and distinguished alumni, SLS faculty and your fellow classmates. Graduating Class Dinner Business cocktail […]
Friday classes meet twice: May 2
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesClasses regularly scheduled Friday morning will meet again in the afternoon beginning 1:30 p.m.
Pierce v. Society of Sisters: The 100th Anniversary: May 2
@ Stanford: Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United StatesMarking the centennial of Pierce v. Society of Sisters, our annual conference will investigate the history, doctrinal contributions, and ongoing issues raised by this landmark opinion. Panels will consider Pierce’s key tensions: between the state and families, children and parents, secular and religious spheres, and liberty and equality (or individual rights and pluralism). Whether rightly […]
100 Days of the Trump Administration: May 2
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford Neukom Center for the Rule of Law is co-hosting with the Stanford Law Review and the Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession, a special symposium examining the constitutional tensions revealed by recent executive actions, focusing on the boundaries of presidential authority, the independence of the legal profession, and judicial capacity to […]
WSL+ Presents: A Conversation With Judge Michelle Friedland: May 2
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a lunch talk with Judge Michelle Friedland to hear about her career as a litigator, professor, and judge. Judge Friedland clerked for Judge David Tatel on the D.C. Circuit and then Justice Sandra Day O'Connor of the US Supreme Court. She taught for two years at SLS before entering private practice at […]
SSLS Tour of Space Exploration at Hoover Archives: May 2
David & Joan Traitel Building, Hoover 435 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin SSLS for a tour with expert historians at Hoover as we explore materials and pictures from the early space age. Some of these materials and photos are not available to the public, so this is a must see! Space is limited, so please sign up early to confirm your spot! We will meet at […]
2025 Law School Musical: May 3
@ Stanford: Dinkelspiel Auditorium 471 Lagunita Dr., Stanford, CA, United StatesThe most-awaited event of the year is finally here! The SLS Musical will take place on Saturday, May 3, at 7pm at Dinkelspiel Auditorium. Buy your early bird tickets before the price goes up on Wednesday, April 23!
MuSLSical 2025 Afterparty: May 3
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join us for a celebration of cast and crew at Russo Lounge following the annual Stanford Law Musical! Food and drink will be provided.
Enviro Community Beach Day!: May 4
Room offsiteJoin Stanford Environmental Law Journal, Environmental Law Society, and Ocean Law at Stanford for some fun in the sun (and maybe an impromptu beach clean up). Earth Month may be over, but we're still celebrating!! RSVP for lunch: https://forms.gle/7VL1DxLan24p8Q236
South Asian Radical History Walking Tour: May 4
Room offsiteMESALSA (the Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Student Association) would love to invite you to join us on a Berkeley South Asian Radical History Walking Tour from 2 - 5:30 PM on Sunday, May 4th. This is an award-winning tour that amplifies South Asian activism and advocacy in the Bay Area. We have a limited number […]
#SLSSocial Community Breakfast: May 5
@ 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.
Book Talk with Starbucks Workers United Co-Founder Jaz Brisack: May 5
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJaz Brisack – author of forthcoming book Get on the Job and Organize: Standing Up for a Better Workplace and a Better World, and a “Next Generation Leader” according to TIME Magazine – is a Truman and Rhodes Scholar who has taken the path less traveled. After earning their masters degree at Oxford University, Brisack got […]