Game Night 4 Ukraine
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesOn this grim second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, join SNSLS, SIHRLA, and the Ukrainian Support Alliance for the Second Annual SLS Board Game Night 4 Ukraine. We will share information about incredible NGOs supporting Ukrainians as the full-scale war enters its third devastating year, while coming together as a community to destress, […]
Space Law and Operations: A New Frontier in Human Rights?
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesDo you like outer space? Curious about human rights? Join SNSLS for a conversation with Maj. (USAF) Matthew Zellner on outer space law, operations, and the domain’s implications for human rights! Maj. Zellner is a current Judge Advocate in the USAF serving in the Space Law Division, Operations and International Law Directorate. Maj. Zellner has his […]
SNSLS & SIHRLA: Recent Alumni in Policy Careers Panel
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin SNSLS and SIHRLA in hearing from four recent SLS alumni working in fascinating policy-oriented careers in government, tech, international development, and humanitarian affairs. The following alumni will discuss their non-traditional pathways to public service or policy innovation and offer advice for making the most of an SLS degree in the policy space. Ryan Harper […]
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 security law, environmental law and other topics that both military and civilian attorneys engage in at the Army. This event is co-sponsored by Stanford Environmental […]
SNSLS Trivia Night
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesSNSLS welcomes all members and students interested in national security law to join us for a trivia night and a welcome back to Stanford for winter quarter.
Working on AI Policy at the White House: A Conversation with Nik Marda
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin SAILS and SLATA for an inside perspective on U.S. AI policy with Nik Marda, former Chief of Staff for the Technology Division of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Nik managed the policy process for a team that is advancing tech and data to benefit all Americans. Over the past two […]
Why We Should Care About Ukraine: A Conversation with Ambassador Michael McFaul for Democracy Day 2023
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAmbassador Michael McFaul will discuss the current struggle in the United States with support for Ukraine, why Ukraine's survival as an independent nation is essential to achieve the U.S. foreign […]
C.I.A. Career Information Session
@ SLS: Room 355 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Levin Center, the Stanford National Security and Law Society, the Stanford Law and Technology Association, and the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Law Society for an information session with the C.I.A. about career opportunities, Thursday, 10/19, from 4:00 - 5:00pm in 355 (Crown Boardroom). Refreshments will be provided. The C.I.A. is also available to meet […]
Brown Bag Lunch with DOJ National Security Division, Foreign Investment Review Section
@ SLS: Room 355 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join Attorney Advisor, Michelle Bazu, in a brown bag lunch to learn more about the National Security Division's Foreign Investment Review Section. Please RSVP.
Stanford National Security & the Law Society: Ice Cream Welcome Social
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford National Security & the Law Society invites you to an ice cream gathering in Crocker Garden on Thursday, October 12 from 1:00-2:00pm. SNSLS is dedicated to exploring national […]
National Security Law Panel with Morrison & Foerster
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesEver wondered what it would be like to work on national security-related issues at a law firm? Come listen to a panel discussion of lawyers from Morrison & Foerster’s National Security practice. MoFo lawyers will discuss working on sanctions, export control, foreign direct investment and investment screening (CFIUS), and the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). […]
The Law of Military Operations
@ SLS: Room 85 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin SNSLS and ILS for a lunchtime talk with Major Jeremy DeLaCerda, an Active Duty U.S. Air Force JAG, about current issues in the application of international operations law in a changing national security environment. The talk will center on how the U.S. Air Force applies the Law of Armed Conflict (also known as International […]
Conversation with Michael Sulmeyer (SLS '11)
@ SLS: Room N316 Neukom Building, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join Dr. Michael Sulmeyer, Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of the Army and the Army Chief of Staff on March 14, 2022. He is responsible for advising the U.S. Army on all cyber matters, including issues of readiness, capabilities, and strategy. Prior to his appointment as the Principal Cyber Advisor, Dr. Sulmeyer was […]
Watchdogs from Within: Government Lawyers in Divided Times: Glenn Fine, in conversation with Professors Anne Joseph O’Connell and Shirin Sinnar
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesMr. Fine served as Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Justice from 2000 to 2011 in the Clinton, Bush, and Obama Administrations. After practicing law at a firm, Fine returned to government, and in January 2016 he became the Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Defense. In this role, he led the […]
Curious about practicing law at the CIA?
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesMeet with attorneys from the CIA's Office of the General Counsel and learn more about their work in intelligence and national security law; government procurement/contracts law; employment law, administrative litigation, and personnel issues; Freedom of Information Act, information security, privacy and civil liberties; and tech, cyber, cybersecurity, data science, AI/machine learning, and telecommunications. Dinner will […]
Legal Implications of the War in Ukraine
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin Professor Allen Weiner, Director of the Stanford Center on International Conflict and Negotiation, for a lunchtime discussion on the legal implications of the War in Ukraine hosted by the International Law Society and the Stanford National Security and the Law Society. The event will take place on Monday, April 18th at 1pm in Crocker […]
Russia & Ukraine: On the Brink? A discussion with SLS alums Matthew Rojansky and Anna Makanju
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin SNSLS and ILS to hear from two leading experts in U.S.-Russian relations, Matthew Rojansky, President and CEO of the U.S.-Russia Foundation, and Anna Makanju, former Special Policy Advisor for […]
Reign of Terror: A Reflection on 20 Years of the War on Terror with Journalist Spencer Ackerman
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join ACS and SNSLS on Friday, October 22 at 1pm for a discussion with Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Spencer Ackerman on his experiences covering the most pressing national security issues […]
Stanford National Security and the Law Society (SNSLS) Intro Meeting
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford National Security and the Law Society (SNSLS) is hosting an introductory lunch for interested members. We will discuss the organization's goals for the year, possible speaker and event […]
Fireside Chat with Brigadier General R. Patrick Huston
OnlineGeneral Huston is the Assistant Judge Advocate General for Military Law and Operations in the Pentagon. As part of his role, General Huston is focused on the legal and ethical development and use of artificial intelligence, autonomous weapons, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies. In this fireside chat, General Huston will discuss international competition and cooperation […]
Roundtable Discussion on Iran-US Dispute with Prof. Allen Weiner
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesProf Weiner will be in discussion with Nema Milaninia, formerly a trial attorney at the ICC. They will discuss issues concerning the recent international humanitarian law implications arising from the dispute between the US and Iran.
Allen Weiner on the International Law implications of recent events in Iran
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome join a discussion with Allen Weiner on the international law implications of events unfolding in Iran and the greater Middle East.
What’s happening in Syria? A conversation with former counter-ISIS Special Presidential Envoy Brett McGurk
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesBrett McGurk, former Special President Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, will be in conversation with Stanford Law Professor Allen Weiner to discuss the recent events in Syria and their national security and international law implications.
Responding to White Nationalist Violence: Do We Need New “Domestic Terrorism” Laws?
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFollowing recent incidents of white nationalist violence, scholars and policymakers are debating the need to pass new "domestic terrorism" laws. Brennan Center for Justice Fellow and former FBI special agent Michael German will be in conversation with Stanford Law Professor Shirin Sinnar about the rising tide of white nationalist violence and how the legal community […]
Biosecurity & National Security
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin Stanford National Security Law Society for a lunch with Professors Allison Berke, Ph.D. and Executive Director of the Stanford Cyber Initiative, Milana Trounce, M.D., and Megan J. Palmer, Ph.D. to learn about biosecurity threats and related national security challenges.