Considering Professionalism and Racism: How the Professional Identity Defines, Impacts, and Marginalizes People of Color
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPrompted by Leah Goodridge's recent essay in the UCLA Law Review which "examines professionalism as a tool to subjugate people of color in the legal field," this discussion illuminates how racial hierarchy and inequity operates within the legal professionalism context—not only for attorneys and paralegals but also for those participating in the legal process. Please […]
Coughlin Oral Argument Listening Session and Breakfast
@ SLS: Room 320D Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford Chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS) and the Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) invite you to our Coughlin Oral Argument Listening Session and Breakfast. In Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians v. Coughlin, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument on whether Congress intended to abrogate the sovereign immunity […]
SLS and Stanford Native Community Gathering with the Hon. Sunshine Sykes, ’97, JD ’01
@ Stanford (TBD)Connect with the Indigenous Alumni of SLS and the Stanford Native Community to celebrate special guest, the Hon. Sunshine Sykes, ’97, JD ’01! The newly formed Indigenous Alumni of Stanford Law School (IA of SLS), in partnership with the Stanford Native American Cultural Center (NACC), Native American Law Students Association (NALSA), Stanford Natives in Pre-Law […]
Issues and Practice In Federal Indian Law
@ SLS: Multiple Rooms Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease Join Stanford Native American Law Students Association for a two day conference on Issues and Practice in Federal Indian Law. All Panels will be held in room 190, and social events will be held in the Law Lounge. Schedule:Â Friday: 12:45-2:30: Welcome ceremony with Muwekma Ohlone People. Conversation with Federal Indian Law Judges over […]
Diversity Career Reception
@ SLS: Cooley Courtyard 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesA meet-the-firms event co-sponsored by Stanford Law School BLSA (Black Law Students Association), SLLSA (Stanford Latino Law Students Association), APILSA (Asian and Pacific Islander Law Students Association), NALSA (Native American Law Students Association), and OutLaw (LGBTQ+). Open to all SLS students.
NALSA Gathering and Information Session
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin Stanford's Native American Law Students Association for a welcome meeting and general information session where we discuss plans for the upcoming year.
Primer on Voting Rights and the Electoral Process
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesEngage the Issues A discussion with Professors Pamela Karlan and Nathaniel Persily. Co-sponsored by the Levin Center, the Stanford Constitutional Law Center, American Constitution Society, Black Law Students Association, and Native American Law Students Association. RSVP
Lunch Chat with Michael Rossotto, SLS ’92
@ SLS: Room 230 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome join us for a casual brown bag lunch with SLS Alum Michael Rossotto! Mike is a 1992 SLS grad and an inaugural winner of the Stanford Law Public Service Fellowship. Prior to law school, Mike served as Friends of the Earth's Northwest Rivers Project Coordinator, collaborating with Northwest tribes on several highly successful environmental protection […]
Women Attorneys Advocacy Project
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United States5:00pm - 7:00pm Program 7:00pm Reception Register Registration Fees: General - $50 Nonprofit and Government - $25 Students - Free As lawyers, it is our duty to zealously advocate for our clients but often that advocacy can be affected by personal identity or characteristics, such as gender, race, or appearance. How do our identities affect […]
The Law Firm of the Future
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United States5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Reception The law as a profession is quickly giving way to law as a business as new technologies have placed unprecedented pressures on lawyers and law firms to adopt not only modern technologies but also modern best business practices to reduce inefficiency, improve quality and meet the expectation […]
Second Annual Native American Law Conference: Crash Course in Indian Law
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis hour-long lecture will provide background information relevant for many of the discussions that will occur as part of the conference the following day. Met with rave reviews last year, Professor Karen Biestman will return this year to once again guide us through Federal Indian Law 101. Dinner will be served. Please then join us […]
Empirical Research Methods workshop
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis empirical research methods workshop is an introduction to the opportunities and challenges of empirical research and its place in legal scholarship. The panel features Prof. Robert MacCoun of UC Berkeley, Prof. Manuel Gomez of Florida International University College of Law, and SLS' Prof. John Donohue, who each have years of experience conducting research with […]
Career Development Through Diversity & Pro Bono
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United Statespresented by O'Melveny & Myers LLP Join us for a discussion with O'Melveny lawyers regarding engagement in local and legal communities through employee networks, pro bono relationships and diversity sponsorships. Co-sponsored by: Asian/Pacific Islander Law Student Association, Native American Law Student Association, OUTLaw, Stanford Latino Law Students Association Related Media
NALSA Conference
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Stanford Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) for a daylong conference looking at contemporary issues in Indian law. We will look more in depth at the current status of Indian law, and explore the ongoing challenges and innovations taking place within the legal landscape of Native communities. The conference will include discussions on: […]
NALSA Conference: Crash Course on Indian Law
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Stanford Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) for a daylong conference looking at contemporary issues in Indian law. We will look more in depth at the current status of Indian law, and explore the ongoing challenges and innovations taking place within the legal landscape of Native communities. The conference will include discussions on: […]
Alumni Mentor In Residence: Keith Justin Anderson
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesTribal Law Expert and Legal Entrepreneur Come hear Keith Anderson talk about how he developed his expertise in American Indian law and started his own firm with his partner almost two years ago. Keith Anderson is Narragansett. His tribe is located in Rhode Island, where he lived until attending the Stanford Law School. He advises […]
Multicultural Reception
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join Larry Kramer, Richard E. Lang Professor of Law and Dean, for this year's Multicultural Reception. You'll have the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet current students at this reception for alumni and students of color. Refreshments will be served. This event is co-sponsored by: Stanford Law School Asian Pacific American Alumni […]
TGIF
Sponsored by the Native American Law Students Association (NALSA), Law Association and Office of Student Affairs Students, faculty and staff are invited. Related Media