Events
Eighth Stanford Law-and-Society Conference for Junior Researchers
@ SLS: Multiple Rooms Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis one-day conference provides a forum for junior researchers to share their current research projects on law and society and receive input from faculty and other participants. The conference will delve into the intricate relationship and dynamics of law and society in crises. In many senses, these are days of emerging crises: from protracted wars; […]
JAG Information Session
@ SLS: Room 320F Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesArmy LTG Stuart Risch, LTC Annie Hsieh, JD '12, and CPT Hope Salvucci, JD '18, will visit campus on Tuesday, February 6, from 12:45 - 2:00 pm to discuss national […]
A Conversation with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, JD ’05
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome meet New Mexico Attorney Genereal Raul Torrez, JD '05, and hear about his impactful career, including advocacy for consumers, children, the environment, reproductive justice and constitutional rights. Lunch with […]
Introduction to Systems Thinking
@ 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 trial; environmental policies involving greenhouse gas emissions and conventional pollutants; and social and health policies that address homelessness, institutional racism, and the distribution of Covid […]
Coffee & Bagels with Loren Dunn
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Environmental Law Society for an informal chat with Loren Dunn, Principal at Beveridge & Diamond. A Stanford Law alumnus ('87), Loren has been repeatedly recognized as one of the leading environmental lawyers in the Northwest, and his environmental projects have involved hazardous waste and large multi-party toxics cleanup sites, including marine and freshwater […]
California Policy Forum: Building a Better Future for the Golden State
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford Chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS), Environmental Law Society (ELS), California Policy Forum, The Bill Lane Center for the American West, and Stanford in Government (SIG) invite you to join us for a forum with California Attorney General Rob Bonta. This will be a free-flowing conversation, but topics will likely include pressing […]
Introduction to Systems Thinking
@ SLS: Room 95 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 trial; environmental policies involving greenhouse gas emissions and conventional pollutants; and social and health policies that address homelessness, institutional racism, and the distribution of Covid […]
A Conversation with Juliana Co-lead Counsel, Phil Gregory
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin Stanford Law Students for Climate Action (SLSCA), the Stanford Environmental Law Journal, the Environmental Law Society (ELS), and the American Constitution Society (ACS) on Nov. 7th for a lunchtime conversation with Phil Gregory. Phil is an attorney based in Redwood City with over forty years of experience in complex business and environmental litigation. Phil is co-lead counsel […]
Introduction to Systems Thinking Workshop
@ SLS: Room 85 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 trial, environmental policies involving greenhouse gas emissions and conventional pollutants, and social and health policies that address homelessness, institutional racism, and the distribution of Covid […]
West Virginia v. EPA and its Implications
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford Chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS) and the Environmental Law Society (ELS) invite you to join us for a lunch talk on October 11th to discuss what West Virginia v. EPA means for the administrative state and our planet. This is the first in a series of events this week supported by […]
Understanding West Virgina v. EPA
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe American Constitution Society, and the Environmental Law Society are excited to bring you a panel discussion on West Virginia v. EPA, currently before the Supreme Court, which could limit the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Professor Sean Donahue, whose firm Donahue, Goldberg & Littleton wrote a brief in the […]
Demystifying Early Career Choices: Big Law, Public Interest & Government
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis panel discussion will demystify the role the first few years after graduation play in the arc of a legal career. Is Big Law the best place to get professional legal training? What are the tradeoffs (financial and otherwise) involved in choosing private or public sectors? Is starting in the private or public sector the […]
Introduction to Systems Thinking Workshop
@ 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 trial; environmental policies involving greenhouse gas emissions and conventional pollutants; and social and health policies that address homelessness, institutional racism, and the distribution of Covid […]
Prof. Cesar Rodriguez Garavito: Human Rights-Based Litigation Strategies for Climate Change
OnlineWe are very excited to welcome Prof César RodrÃguez Garavito, albeit virtually, to Stanford Law School. Professor Garavito will speak about the potential impact and possible limitations of human rights-based climate change (HRCC) litigation. César RodrÃguez-Garavito is a Professor of Clinical Law and Chair and Faculty Director of the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice at NYU […]
Introduction to Systems Thinking Workshop
@ SLS: Room 90 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 trial; environmental policies involving greenhouse gas emissions and conventional pollutants; and social and health policies that address homelessness, institutional racism, and the distribution of Covid […]
Environmental Law Society Meet & Greet
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Environmental Law Society (ELS) is hosting an introductory meet & greet for new students and members! Come socialize with current ELS members and learn more about environmental law at Stanford. Pizza will be provided (vegan and gluten-free options available)!
Constitution Day Lecture with Judge M. Margaret McKeown (Virtual)
OnlineMy Mother Made Me Do It: How Motherly Advice Secured Ratification of the 19th Amendment and Changed the Course of History Watch the Event Judge McKeown is a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She attended the University of Madrid and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Wyoming […]
ELS 1L Summer Jobs Panel
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Environmental Law Society welcomes Class of 2022 students interested in environmental law or public interest jobs during their 1L summer. This panel is an opportunity to learn from 2L and 3L students about applying to and choosing a summer job. Panel students spent their summers in government, non-profit, and private public interest firms. […]
2019 Bright Award for Environmental Sustainability
@ Stanford: Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United StatesRegister Now ABOUT THE BRIGHT AWARD This annual $100,000 award, Stanford’s largest environmental prize, recognizes exceptional contributions to global sustainability and is given to an organization in one of 10 rotating regions each year. The prize was made possible by a gift to Stanford Law School from Ray Bright, Stanford Law School class of 1959, […]
Meet-and-greet with Professor Jody Freeman
@ SLS: Room 283 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Environmental Law Society in an informal chat with Professor Jody Freeman. Professor Freeman currently teaches the Environmental Law and Policy course at SLS. She is the Archibald Cox Professor of Law and the founding director of the Harvard Law School Environmental and Energy Law Program. She is a leading scholar of both administrative […]
Litigating the Resistance: Different Approaches to Impact Litigation
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin National Lawyers Guild, the American Constitutional Society, and the Plaintiff Lawyers’ Association for a lunch talk on the role of affirmative litigation in enforcing the law and defending the rights of the vulnerable, and options for careers in impact litigation. Panelists include Rachel Dempsey, a lawyer with the plaintiff-side employment firm Outten and Golden; […]
CLPA Presents Earth Week: Public Interest & Environmental Law in East Asia
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the China Law & Policy Association to welcome Ms. Caidan Cao, Head of the Legal Unit for Greenpeace East Asia, for a discussion on environmental justice and sound environmental governance. Some questions she'll be covering include: how can we fill the gap between international law and domestic law? How can we defend fundamental […]
Sierra Martinez, JD ’08, Energy Foundation
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesRM 285, Stanford Law School Co-Sponsored with the Environmental Law Society RSVP Explore Public Interest Sierra Martinez focuses on optimizing energy use across the utility, industrial, and buildings sectors. He supports a network of grantees and teams that drive innovative policies across the country. Sierra engages in cross-programmatic national strategy development. Previously, Sierra taught energy […]
From Federal Prosecutor to Diplomat: One Alum’s Career Path Fighting Human Trafficking
@ SLS: Room 283 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAmb. Susan Coppedge Susan Coppedge is the Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State. She was confirmed by the Senate and appointed by President Obama in October 2015 to lead the United States’ global engagement against human trafficking. Ambassador Coppedge directs the State Department’s Office […]
Stanford Critical Law Society Salon
PICC , United StatesPlease join the Stanford Critical Law Society (SCritLS) for our first salon of the year, where we will be discussing climate justice and environmental racism.