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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, […]
Federalist Society Sunday Social: May 3
Offsite/Private LocationProfessor Jud Campbell is hosting the Federalist Society for a social at his home. Professors McConnell and Kerr may also be in attendance.
#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 […]
Louisiana v. Callais–A Fireside Chat with Professor Pam Karlan: May 4
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS & BLSA for a conversation with Professor Pam Karlan about the implications of Louisiana v. Callais and the way forward from here. The case centers on Louisiana's congressional […]
FORM + FUND Campus Founders Series (Startup Law 101): May 4
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAs part of the FORM + FUND initiative, the Rock Center will host a series of lectures and workshops for campus founders. This event will focus on the basics of […]
SESLA @ Oracle Park: Padres vs. Giants (5/4): May 4
Oracle Park 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San FranciscoJoin SESLA on May 4th as we head to Oracle Park to watch the Giants take on the San Diego Padres! Before the game, we will meet with Giants Chief […]
Christian Legal Fellowship Alumni Dinner with Daniel Kim: May 4
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Assistant Solicitor General of Mississippi and Christian Legal Fellowship (CLF) alum Daniel Kim (SLS '24) will be coming to campus on May 4, 2026 for this Alumni Dinner event. […]
"Church Autonomy Doctrine & Interlocutory Appeals" with Branton Nestor (Gibson Dunn) and Lael Weinberger (GMU): May 5
@ SLS: Room 85 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Stanford Federalist Society for a lunchtime event with Branton Nestor of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Lael Weinberger of George Mason University School of Law.Â
Native Law Pro Bono Spring Lunch: May 5
@ SLS: Room 29 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordNative Law Pro Bono members will gather for lunch, discuss their projects, and plans for future leadership.
Stanford Center For Law and History Workshop Series: May 5
@ SLS: Room 320D Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Stanford Center for Law and History for a book event this Spring 2026. Our speaker is Saskia Lettmaier (University of Hamburg). We will discuss her paper, "Marriage and […]
Careers in Consumer Law: A Conversation with Tara Twomey: May 5
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Consumer Law Advocates, Scholars & Students (CLASS) Network at SLS on May 5, 12:45-2pm for a discussion with Tara Twomey! Ms. Twomey’s career spans multiple consumer protection organizations […]
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Ron Tyler: May 5
@ Stanford Center for Inter-Religious Community, Learning and Experiences (CIRCLE) Old Union, 520 Lasuen Mall, 3rd Floor, Stanford, CAWeekly mindfulness meditation on Tuesdays, 1:00-1:45 pm in the Circle Sanctuary (Old Union, 3rd floor), April 7 through June 2. All are welcome, no matter background or experience.
Beyond the Doctrine: Evidence: May 5
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS for a Beyond the Doctrine talk with Professor David A. Sklansky, a series that explores open questions within current legal doctrine. Professor Sklansky will discuss evidentiary instructions, exploring […]
CLB Law and Biosciences Workshop Seminar: May 5
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the CLB for our final workshop seminar of the Spring Quarter. Shelly Simana, Assistant Professor at Boston College Law School will present her paper "Genetic Continuity: Beyond Procreation and […]
The Presidential Pardon: The Short Clause with the Long, Troubled History: May 5
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin Professor Saikrishna Prakash for a discussion of his new book, which examines how the pardon power evolved from a tool of mercy into a heavily politicized, nearly unconstrained tool […]
Enforcement Under Trump: New Opportunities and Risks for Companies: May 6
OnlineThis webinar will examine the evolving enforcement landscape under the Trump administration and the resulting opportunities and risks for companies. Featuring leading practitioners from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, […]
Rhode Center Civil Justice Student Fellows Program Information Session: May 6
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesNora Freeman Engstrom, David Freeman Engstrom, and the Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession are excited to offer a paid fellowship, available to current law students, beginning this […]
Invisible Military Bases and Prosecutions at the Border: A Conversation with Rebecca Sheff (ACLU NM) and Professor Jennifer Chacon (SLS): May 6
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin SIHRLA (Stanford Immigration and Human Rights Law Association) for a timely and incisive conversation with Rebecca Sheff, Senior Staff Attorney from the ACLU of New Mexico and Professor Jennifer […]
FORM + FUND Campus Founders Series (Intellectual Property 101): May 6
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAs part of the FORM + FUND initiative, the Rock Center will host a series of lectures and workshops for campus founders. This event will focus on the basics of […]
Assessing Legal Research Output: May 7
OnlineDon't just accept AI output, evaluate it. Join Heather Joy and Sergio Stone and uncover: The scope and limitations of output generated by CoCounsel and Protégé Complementary legal research tools to verify AI […]
AI Initiative Speaker Series: How to Keep the Internet Human in the World of AI Agents with Ben Lee of Reddit: May 7
@ SLS: Room 270 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesReddit CLO Ben Lee explores the challenges of maintaining human-centered online communities in an era increasingly shaped by AI agents. The discussion will address platform governance, authenticity, and the legal […]