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Festival of Ridván (Bahá’í): 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 […]
Dia De Mendez: April 25
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesSLLSA's cultural event
Local Power: A Symposium on Local Protections for Civil Rights: April 26
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Stanford Journal for Civil Rights & Civil Liberties (SJCRCL) and the Stanford Law and Policy Review (SLPR) for a one-day symposium at Stanford Law School on Sunday, April […]
#SLSSocial Breakfast: April 27
@ 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!
A Legal Affair: Publishing and IP: April 27
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford Intellectual Property Association is thrilled to host lunch with two leading voices at the intersection of publishing and intellectual property law. Liz Pelletier, founder and CEO of Entangled Publishing, built one of the most innovative independent publishing houses in the industry, known for pushing boundaries in romance and young adult fiction. Joining her […]
BLSA General Body Meeting: April 27
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for our BLSA Board meeting on Monday, April 27th at 12:45pm to celebrate and (if needed) vote for our new Board!! Donuts will be provided!
Center for Constitutional Rights Legal Director Baher Azmy: Lawyering in Lawless Places - Lessons from Guantanamo: April 27
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law for a Community Address by Visiting Public Interest Practitioner Baher Azmy, Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights. Mr. Azmy directs litigation advancing civil and human rights, including cases involving discriminatory policing practices, government surveillance, the rights of Guantánamo detainees, and accountability […]
Litigating on the Edge of Human Rights: A Conversation with Baher Azmy: April 28
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the American Constitution Society (ACS) for a conversation with Baher Azmy, the Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR). Baher has litigated civil rights and human rights cases that run the gamut from policing cases to government surveillance to actions concerning the rights of Guantanamo detainees.
A Conversation with Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani: April 28
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesACS is excited to host Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California for a lunch talk on April 28. We’ll be discussing her time at Stanford, her diverse legal career and path to the bench, advice on clerking, and more. Before her appointment to the bench, Judge […]
Accountability after Detention, Torture, and Discrimination: A Conversation with Baher Azmy: April 28
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesStanford Immigration & Human Rights Law Association (SIHRLA) and the Stanford Middle East & South Asian Law Students Association (MESALSA) are excited to host Baher Azmy, Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights and Visiting Public Interest Practitioner. Mr. Azmy directs litigation advancing civil and human rights, including cases involving discriminatory policing practices, government […]
Stanford Center For Law and History Workshop Series: April 28
@ 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 Nader Hakim (University of Bordeaux). We will discuss his paper "Lawyers of the Moon: What can legal history and legal imagination both do?" The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 28 at 12:45 pm. We will […]
A Conversation with 49ers Chief Legal Officer Jihad Beauchman: April 28
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJihad Beauchman is the Chief Legal Officer of the San Francisco 49ers, where he leads the legal affairs, risk management, corporate communications, and public affairs departments on behalf of the team and Levi’s Stadium. Before joining the 49ers in 2014, he practiced at Covington & Burling, representing clients in the sports and technology industries. In […]
“Where There's a Right, Is There a Remedy? Federal Officer Accountability After Bivens” with Anya Bidwell (IJ), George Retes (IJ), and Prof. Fred Smith (SLS): April 28
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Stanford Federalist Society for a lunchtime event with Anya Bidwell and George Retes of the Institute for Justice, and Stanford Law's Prof. Fred Smith.
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Ron Tyler: April 28
@ 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.
FLI Community Talk: Judge Ramírez Almadani: April 28
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the First-Generation & Low-Income Professionals (FLI) community for a special conversation with Judge Ramírez Almadani. A first-generation graduate of Stanford Law School and the first Latina district judge in Orange County, she serves on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Judge Ramírez Almadani will share reflections on her path to […]
CLB Law and Biosciences Workshop Seminar: April 28
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the CLB for our fourth workshop seminar of the Spring Quarter. Professor Kayte Spector-Bagdady, George E. Wantz Professor of Bioethics and an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan Medical School, will discuss her research with a talk on "Identifying Identifiability: Normative Standards to Inform Novel Predictive Risk Analysis for […]
Ninth Day of Ridván (Bahá’í): 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 […]
2026-27 Kirkwood Moot Court Competition LAW 7820 – Information Meeting: April 29
@ 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 […]
How to Have a Successful Summer – Panel: April 29
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin OCS for an informative attorney panel discussion on what you can do to have a positive and productive summer. If you’re heading to a firm this summer, you don’t want to miss this program! Lunch will be served.
Summer Funding Training (1Ls and first-time Summer Funding Recipients): April 29
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesSummer Funding Training (1Ls and first-time Summer Funding Recipients) This required session is for students who are receiving summer funding for the first time. We will review required forms, key deadlines, and what to expect over the summer. This is a brown bag session. Please eat beforehand or bring your own lunch. The session will […]
#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 […]
Energy Policy and Energy Careers – Lunch Talk with California Energy Commission Chief Counsel Sanjay Ranchod (SLS ‘01): April 30
@ SLS: Room 95 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 […]
Tesla on Trial: Inside the $243 Million Verdict for Self-Driving Technology: April 30
@ SLS: Room 280B 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 […]
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, […]