Using Prosecutorial Discretion to Promote Racial Justice & Transparency in Indiana
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a presentation from Monroe County, Indiana Prosecutor Erika Oliphant and Indiana University Paul H. O’Neil Professor Eric Grommon about their award-winning research examining prosecutorial decision making and the potential impacts […]
Medication Abortion Case Argument Debrief
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin IWH and ACS on Monday, April 15th at 12:45pm for a discussion with Professor Schacter on the oral arguments in the medication abortion case, FDA v. AHM, that SCOTUS heard a couple weeks ago. Lunch will be served!
Beyond the Doctrine: Property
@ SLS: Room 230 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesACS is hosting Property professors Ablavsky and Thompson for our final Beyond the Doctrine event! In this speaker series, professors provide insight into the broader social context surrounding the doctrinal […]
A Conversation with 9th Circuit Judge Lucy Koh
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a conversation with Lucy Koh, a judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Koh previously served as a judge in the Northern District of California and Santa Clara County Superior Court. Judge Koh will discuss and answer questions about her path in the legal profession and to the Ninth Circuit. […]
Lunch Talk with Honorable Michelle T. Friedland, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin Professor Michelle Anderson in conversation with SLS Alumna Judge Michelle T. Friedland, BS ’94, JD ’00. Judge Friedland will answer questions about appellate advocacy, her path to the bench, work/life balance, the clerkship application process, and how to serve as a successful law clerk.
The Work of Public Defenders
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join ACS for an interesting and informative conversation with Lecturer and Three Strikes Project attorney Lara Hoffman for a seminar on the work of public defenders. Hoffman has an extensive background in indigent public defense and social justice. Before teaching at Stanford Law School, she served as a federal public defender in California, where she […]
Bagels and Coffee with ACS
@ SLS: Room 320D Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ASC on Thursday February 8 from 9-10am in Russo Commons/Student Law Lounge for coffee and bagels! Come chat about ACS programming and meet like-minded students or just grab food/caffeine on […]
Police Transparency, Privacy, and the Right to Protest
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join ACS for an interesting and informative conversation with Fellow and Lecturer Tyler Valeska for a seminar on the right to protest. Valeska has written and worked extensively on issues relating to the First Amendment, privacy, and police transparency. This event will take place on January 29 from 1 to 2 PM. This is a […]
Beyond the Doctrine: Criminal Law
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesACS is hosting Criminal Law Professors Chacón and Sklansky for its second Beyond the Doctrine event of 2024! In this speaker series, professors provide insight into the broader social context surrounding the doctrinal rules we learn in the classroom and answer student questions. In this series, we provide space for students to ask new questions -- […]
Beyond the Doctrine: Constitutional Law
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesACS is hosting Constitutional Law Professor Anne Joseph O'Connell for its first Beyond the Doctrine event of 2024! In this speaker series, professors provide insight into the broader social context surrounding the doctrinal rules we learn in the classroom and answer student questions. In this series, we provide space for students to ask new questions -- […]
A Conversation with 9th Circuit Judge William Fletcher
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a conversation with William Fletcher, a judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Fletcher will discuss and answer questions about his path in the legal profession and to the Ninth Circuit. This is an exciting opportunity to hear from and connect with a leader at the height of our field. […]
A Conversation with 9th Circuit Judge Marsha Berzon
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a conversation with Marsha Berzon, a judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Berzon will discuss and answer questions about her path in the legal profession and to the Ninth Circuit. This is an exciting opportunity to hear from and connect with a leading scholar at the height of our field. Lunch will […]
Beyond the Doctrine: Contracts
@ SLS: Let Facilities AssignACS is hosting Contracts professors Donohue, Kelman, and Morantz for our third Beyond the Doctrine event! In this speaker series, professors provide insight into the broader social context surrounding the doctrinal rules we learn in the classroom and answer student questions. In this series, we provide space for students to ask new questions -- instead of […]
Election Week Special: Election Litigation Call with States United
@ SLS: Room N112 Neukom Building, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS for an Election Week conversation with Dax Goldstein, Stanford Law School alum and Senior Counsel at States United Democracy Center. States United is a leading nonprofit organization that has litigated some of the most important and highest profile election disputes in the country. Dax will speak about recent trends in election litigation during the […]
Tech Platform Regulation and the First Amendment
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS for a conversation with Platform Regulation and First Amendment Professor Evelyn Douek and ACLU Tech and Civil Liberties lawyer (and SLS alum) Matt Cagle. Professor Douek and Mr. Cagle will be speaking and answering questions on the legislation and litigation transforming the digital landscape. Light refreshments will be served. 1-2 PM.
Affirmative Action, Reparations, and the Fight for Equal Opportunity Under the Law
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS, APILSA, BLSA, NALSA, SLLSA, OutLaw, and WOCC for a conversation with Don Tamaki and Sarah Belton to discuss the work that the California Reparations Task Force has done to address the legacy of racial inequity in the United States. Don and Sarah will also address the Supreme Court's recent decision banning affirmative action, […]
Beyond the Doctrine: Torts
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesACS is hosting Torts Professor Robert Rabin for its second Beyond the Doctrine event. In this speaker series, professors provide insight into the broader social context surrounding the doctrinal rules we learn in the classroom and answer student questions. In this series, we provide space for students to ask new questions -- instead of "what is […]
Federal Indian Law and the Rights of Native American Families
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS and the Native American Law Student Association for a conversation with lawyer Shoney Blake on the Supreme Court’s recent Haaland v. Brackeen decision and its impacts on Federal Indian Law and the Indian Child Welfare Act. This event promises a thought-provoking discussion on the legal implications of the case and the intersection of […]
Beyond the Doctrine: Civil Procedure
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesACS is hosting Civil Procedure Professor David Freeman Engstrom for our inaugural Beyond the Doctrine event. In this speaker series, professors provide insight into the broader social context surrounding the doctrinal rules we learn in the classroom and answer student questions. In this series, we provide space for students to ask new questions -- instead of […]
ACS SCOTUS Term Review
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesACS is hosting Supreme Court Litigation Clinic Professors Pamela Karlan, Jeffrey Fisher, and Easha Anand to speak about the latest and upcoming Supreme Court terms! This event will take place on October 2 from 1 to 2 PM. First, the speakers will respond to pre-written questions and provide brief remarks. Then we will open the […]
Corruption at the Court with Jay Willis and Mark Joseph Stern
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesA panel discussion with two legal journalists about the ethics crisis at the Supreme Court and the need for judicial reform.
Beyond the Doctrine with David Sklansky
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford Chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS) invites you to join us for the final Beyond the Doctrine of the year. Join us on May 17th from 1:00-2:00PM for a conversation with Professor David Sklansky that asks if Donald Trump is quite literally beyond the reach of our current criminal doctrines.
Beyond the Doctrine: Professor Lucas Guttentag
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the American Constitution Society (ACS) and the Stanford Immigration & Human Rights Law Association (SIHRLA) for a conversation with Professor Lucas Guttentag, who will discuss his career and reflections on the state of immigration advocacy. With a career that spans advocacy, academia, and government, Prof. Guttentag is one of the nation’s leading experts […]
The Battle Over Our Right to Medication Abortion
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesA panel discussion with Professor Jane Schacter and other speakers about the ongoing litigation surrounding Mifepristone.
A Conversation with Judge Edward Davila
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Stanford Latinx Law Students Association and the American Constitution Society for a conversation with Judge Edward Davila of the Northern District of California.