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20th U.S.-China Legal Exchange
9:00 am - 5:15 pm Stanford University Bechtel Conference Center at Encina Hall 616 Serra Street Stanford, CA 94305 Bechtel Conference Center Parking and Location Map This event is at capacity, please email tech@law.stanford.edu to be put on a wait list. REGISTER NOW About the U.S. - China Legal Exchange Conference On February 29, 2016, […]
O’Melveny & Myers Pro Bono Panel
O’Melveny & Myers Pro Bono Panel
Join SLLSA and BLSA for a lunch panel with O'Melveny & Myers as we discuss the pro bono practice of a large law firm. Panelists include David Lash, Managing Counsel of O'Melveny's Public Interest and Pro Bono Practices, Rochelle Karr, a Talent Development Director that oversees the firm's pro bono efforts, and a junior attorney. Lunch will […]
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Immigration at the Supreme Court: The States vs. Obama
Immigration at the Supreme Court: The States vs. Obama
6:00pm - 7:00pm Presentation Dinner will be served at 5:45pm Law Lounge, Stanford Law School Register Now Please join us for a discussion about the legal challenge to the Administration's deferred-action immigration policy. Jonathan Mitchell Visiting Fellow, Hoover Institution; Visiting Professor of Law, Stanford Law School Jonathan F. Mitchell is a Visiting Fellow at […]
The Lunch Program You’ve Been Waiting For: Getting Ready for Clinic!
The Lunch Program You’ve Been Waiting For: Getting Ready for Clinic!
Ever since you were a prospective student, you've heard that the SLS clinical program is unparalleled in the nation and a MUST for your legal education. All 1Ls, 2Ls and Advanced Degree students: you're invited to come hear the details and connect with the people who are here to help you think through how and […]
What is Prison Abolition? Brown Bag Lunch
What is Prison Abolition? Brown Bag Lunch
Join the Stanford National Lawyers Guild and the Stanford Criminal Law Society for a brown-bag discussion about prison abolition. What is prison abolition? What alternatives to prison exist, and what proposals are on the table?
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SJIL Source-Pull Night
SJIL Source-Pull Night
Stanford Journal of International Law (SJIL) Source-Pull Night. Member Editors work alongside their editing teams on finding and obtaining the sources cited in each SJIL article. Members of the Executive Board intermingle with Lead Article Editors and Member Editors, and a collaborative environment is fostered.
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Stanford Journal of Criminal Law & Policy Meeting
Stanford Journal of Criminal Law & Policy Meeting
Business meeting for senior and member editors of the Stanford Journal of Criminal Law & Policy
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at 25 – what did we do right, what did we do wrong and what should we aspire to?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at 25 – what did we do right, what did we do wrong and what should we aspire to?
Join us for a panel discussion on the accomplishments, missed opportunities, and future developments relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a comprehensive antidiscrimination statute that was regarded by the disability community as an “emancipation proclamation” for one of America’s largest minority groups when it was first enacted in 1990. The […]
A Textualist Theory of the 14th Amendment
A Textualist Theory of the 14th Amendment
Please join the Stanford Federalist Society as we welcome Jonathan Mitchell, who will be speaking about interpreting the Fourteenth Amendment. Lunch will be served. Professor Mitchell currently teaches at George Mason University School of Law. After graduating from law school, he was a law clerk for Judge J. Michael Luttig of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the […]
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Directors’ College for Venture-Backed Company Directors (VCDC)
Directors’ College for Venture-Backed Company Directors (VCDC)
REGISTER NOW Stanford Law School’s third annual VCDC program is the leading executive education program for venture-backed company directors. Based on Directors’ College, the nation’s premier executive education program for directors and senior executives of publicly traded firms, this program will focus on practical solutions to governance issues that commonly arise among private venture-backed companies […]
US Climate Regulations and the Supreme Court
US Climate Regulations and the Supreme Court
On February 9, 2016, the Supreme Court decided 5-4 to stay implementation of the EPA's Clean Power Plan (CPP), putting on hold President Obama's signature initiative against climate change and a critical building block of the Paris Agreement. The death of Justice Scalia less than two weeks later casts further uncertainty over the future of […]
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Solitary Confinement and the Constitution: A Conversation with Center for Constitutional Rights President Jules Lobel (with an introduction by Professor Robert Weisberg)
Solitary Confinement and the Constitution: A Conversation with Center for Constitutional Rights President Jules Lobel (with an introduction by Professor Robert Weisberg)
A discussion led by Jules Lobel, President of the Center for Constitutional Rights, which struck the landmark settlement with the state of California on behalf of prisoners held in solitary confinement at Pelican Bay State Prison.
Introduction to European Data Protection and Privacy
Introduction to European Data Protection and Privacy
RSVP is required for this free event. This talk will introduce the basic concepts of European data protection and privacy law and explore the fundamental differences between the European and US approaches, including by examining recent events (e.g., the Schrems case, the EU/US Privacy Shield, and the General Data Protection Regulation). Neal Cohen is a […]
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Crimes of Terror: The Legal and Political Implications of Federal Terrorism Prosecution
Crimes of Terror: The Legal and Political Implications of Federal Terrorism Prosecution
Join us for a talk by author and Professor Wadie Said, to be followed by a discussion with Professor David Sklansky and Professor Shirin Sinnar. This event is open to the Stanford Community. Please click here to RSVP to confirm your free lunch order! The U.S. government has expansively interpreted, and aggressively applied anti-terrorism laws […]
Seminar on the EU General Data Protection Regulation
Seminar on the EU General Data Protection Regulation
RSVP is required for this free event. 4:00pm: Seminar begins 6:00pm: Close followed by drinks & appetizers Location: Room 290 European Data Privacy Law is changing… a lot · EU General Data Protection Regulation · Privacy Shield After a lengthy legislative process, the GDPR is finally ready. As the most significant overhaul of data privacy […]
Exam Study Break
Exam Study Break
Strengthen Community The Levin Center will host a study break for all students in the Public Interest Community Center (PICC), on the basement level of the Crown Building near the main staircase. Take a break and join us for light refreshments.
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Access and Coherence: Refining the Goals of Federal Higher Education Policy
with Visiting Professor Jonathan Glater
WSL Finals Study Break
WSL Finals Study Break
Come take a break from studying with WSL! Get advice about outlines, practice exams, and the best earplugs while stocking up on snacks to get you through the week.
Energy 360: Clean Energy Finance
Energy 360: Clean Energy Finance
Clean Energy Finance Bringing Public and Private money into the Clean Energy Industry The Paris summit ended with a historic consensus by world economies to facilitate adoption of energy efficiency practices, diversify into renewable energy sources and cut down on carbon emissions. The panel discusses ways to infuse private and public money for clean energy technologies […]
New York: “Deals” and Stanford Securities Litigation Analytics: a Talk with Professor Michael Klausner
New York: “Deals” and Stanford Securities Litigation Analytics: a Talk with Professor Michael Klausner
The New York Law Chapter invites you to a reception and talk with Michael Klausner, Nancy and Charles Munger Professor of Business and Professor of Law. Professor Klausner will discuss his new book and the Stanford Securities Litigation Analytics project. His forthcoming book, entitled Deals: The Economic Structure of Business Transactions, applies economic theory to […]
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Detroit: Dinner with Michelle Wilde Anderson
Save the Date: Alumni Dinner in Detroit with Michelle Wilde Anderson Thursday, March 10, 2016 Location TBD Save the date for a dinner and discussion with Stanford Law Professor Michelle Wilde Anderson on March 10, 2016 in Detroit. Stanford Law School alumni are invited to attend and bring a guest. More details to follow. About […]
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Shanghai: SLS Alumni Luncheon with Dean Magill
Shanghai: SLS Alumni Luncheon with Dean Magill
The Stanford Law Chapter of Shanghai cordially invites you to attend an SLS Alumni Luncheon 斯坦福法学院校友午餐会 featuring M. Elizabeth Magill Richard E. Lang Professor of Law and Dean Stanford Law School Saturday, March 12, 2016 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Pudong Shangri-La 33 Fu Cheng Road Pudong, Shanghai 200120 China Please join Dean Magill for […]
Shanghai: Stanford+Connects
Shanghai: Stanford+Connects
Expand your mind - and your network. Join fellow SLS and Shanghai alumni at Stanford+Connects for an exciting day of events and programs, bringing the best of Stanford right to you. Re-experience Stanford (without the exams), multiply your network, and stretch your brain in infinite ways at Stanford+Connects! Register today and learn more about Stanford+Connects […]
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Seoul: SLS Dinner with Dean Magill
Seoul: SLS Dinner with Dean Magill
Stanford Law School Dinner 스탠포드 로스쿨 만찬 featuring M. Elizabeth Magill Richard E. Lang Professor of Law and Dean Stanford Law School Monday, March 14, 2016 7:00 p.m. Seasons Restaurant Millennium Seoul Hilton 50, Sowol-Ro, Jung-Gu Seoul 04637 South Korea This event is graciously underwritten by Helen Lho-Ryu, JD ’89. Please join fellow SLS alumni […]
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San Diego: San Diego Gulls vs. San Antonio Rampage
San Diego: San Diego Gulls vs. San Antonio Rampage
Hockey Game and Talk by President of Business Operations Ari Segal, JD/MBA ’13 Wednesday, March 16 5:30 p.m. Pre-Game Talk 7:00 p.m. Game The Stanford Law and GSB San Diego Alumni Chapters invite you and your family to cheer on the San Diego Gulls as they take on the San Antonio Rampage. The group will […]
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The Rock Center and SVDX present After the Toasting: Expert Tips for Directors of China-Based Businesses
The Rock Center and SVDX present After the Toasting: Expert Tips for Directors of China-Based Businesses
7:30-8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00-9:30 Program Paul Brest Hall, Munger Graduate Residences REGISTER NOW We will discuss issues facing boards whose companies have entered the China market by setting up a new business, establishing a local partnership or through an acquisition there. The distinguished panel will look past the basics of just “doing business in China” […]
Israel: Stanford Professor Jon Krosnick Presents: What Americans Really Think About Climate Change
Israel: Stanford Professor Jon Krosnick Presents: What Americans Really Think About Climate Change
Attitude Formation and Change in Response to a Raging Scientific Controversy March 17, 2016 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Greenberg Traurig One Azrieli Center Round Tower, 30th floor 132 Menachem Begin Tel Aviv, Israel 67021 The Stanford Law School Israel Regional Chapter invites you to attend a reception and lecture featuring Jon Krosnick featuring Jon […]
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Directors’ College Chile 2016
Directors’ College Chile 2016
REGISTER NOW For the fifth time in Chile, the Stanford Rock Center for Corporate Governance, a joint initiative of Stanford Law School and the Graduate School of Business at Stanford, will be co-hosting a Directors’ College program with the Centro de Gobierno Corporativo Universidad Catolica (CGCUC), a Center formed by the joint initiative of the […]
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San Francisco: Debriefing Detroit and Stockton with Professor Michelle Wilde Anderson
San Francisco: Debriefing Detroit and Stockton with Professor Michelle Wilde Anderson
The SLS San Francisco Alumni Chapter invites you to hear from one of Stanford Law School’s newest faculty. Professor Michelle Wilde Anderson is the Robert E. Paradise Faculty Fellow for Excellence in Teaching and Research. She is a public law scholar and practitioner focused on state and local government, including urban policy, city planning, local […]
Chile: Alumni Reception with Faculty and Students
Chile: Alumni Reception with Faculty and Students
The Stanford Law School Chile Chapter and Graduate School of Business Chile Chapter invite you to a special reception with faculty and current students who will be traveling and studying in Santiago. Join Professor George Triantis, the Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, Associate Dean for Strategic Planning, and Associate Dean of Research […]
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Beijing: Reception with Professor G. Marcus Cole and Current SLS Students
Beijing: Reception with Professor G. Marcus Cole and Current SLS Students
The Stanford Law School Beijing Alumni Chapter invites you to attend a reception with Professor G. Marcus Cole and current SLS students. Professor Cole and the students are spending the week at the Stanford Center at Peking University for the overseas field study segment of their Comparative Venture Capital course. In addition to the alumni reception, […]
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Boston: Challenges and Opportunities for Cyber Security in 2016
Boston: Challenges and Opportunities for Cyber Security in 2016
What are the biggest threats to cyber security and how can we combat them as organizations and individuals? Who is most at-risk? Where do the attacks come from? The SLS Boston Alumni Chapter invites you to attend a lunchtime discussion about cyber security with alumnus Dr. Michael Sulmeyer, BA '02, JD '11. Dr. Sulmeyer is […]
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Judicial Clerkship Orientation
Judicial Clerkship Orientation
Judicial Clerkship Orientation Tuesday, March 29th, 12:45 -2:00PM, Room 180 Lunch Provided – RSVP Here Planning on applying for a judicial clerkship? Let us walk you through your next steps! This talk will cover: An overview of the clerkship application process The timeline for applying How to research judges and develop a strategy for your […]
Law School Trivia
Law School Trivia
Come test your knowledge at weekly trivia! We have 10 rounds plus a halftime and a final question round. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, best team name, and halftime winner.
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Can Staggered Boards Improve Value? Evidence from the Massachusetts Natural Experiment
with Professor Rob Daines
Stanford Law Review Vol. 69 Information Session
Stanford Law Review Vol. 69 Information Session
Join us on Wednesday, March 30 in Room 190 to learn more about the Stanford Law Review. We will be covering background information on the journal and the logistics of the Candidate Exercise. Panelists will also share their experience of being on Law Review. Lunch will be served! Please RSVP by Tuesday March 29 at […]
Fenwick & West 1L Interview Workshop
Fenwick & West 1L Interview Workshop
Fenwick & West 1L Interview Workshop & Reception Wednesday, March 30 Interview Workshop, Room 280A, 4:00-5:30pm RSVP to recruit@fenwick.com
Fenwick & West 1L Reception
Fenwick & West 1L Reception
Fenwick & West 1L Interview Workshop & Reception Wednesday, March 30 Reception in Cooley Courtyard, 5:30 - 7:00pm RSVP to recruit@fenwick.com
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Prospects for Peace and Transitional Justice in Syria
Prospects for Peace and Transitional Justice in Syria
Stanford Law School, classroom 190 RSVP 2016 Rubin International Human Rights Award recipient Deyaa Alrwishdi has worked at the national and international level to defend victims of human rights violations in Syria, including directly representing political prisoners and activists arrested at protests. He also documents violations and atrocities across Syria as a researcher with the Damascus […]
Women Trial Lawyers
Women Trial Lawyers
Ever wonder what it's like to be a trial lawyer? Women of Stanford Law and Quinn Emanuel are partnering up to bring in a panel of impressive Quinn Emanuel litigators to talk about their experiences and answer questions. Lunch will be provided!
The Rock Center and the SEC’s San Francisco Regional Office present, “The Silicon Valley Initiative: Protecting Investments in Pre-IPO Issuers”
The Rock Center and the SEC’s San Francisco Regional Office present, “The Silicon Valley Initiative: Protecting Investments in Pre-IPO Issuers”
5:00 - 5:45 pm: Networking reception 5:45 - 7:30 pm: Opening keynote remarks by Chair White, followed by a panel discussion Paul Brest Hall, Munger Graduate Residences Register Now! On March 31, 2016, Stanford’s Rock Center for Corporate Governance, in coordination with the SEC’s San Francisco Regional Office, is hosting “The Silicon Valley Initiative: Protecting […]