Events
Women of Stanford Law’s Annual Celebration of Women in the Law
Room offsitePlease join the Women of Stanford Law (WSL) on March 3, 2016 for our annual Celebration of Women in the Law dinner. Representative Jackie Speier will deliver the keynote at this year's dinner, which will be held on campus at the Stanford Faculty Club. Congresswoman Speier represents California's 14th Congressional District, which includes our neighbors East Palo Alto […]
WSL Financial Literacy Talk
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesInviting all WSL members to participate in a presentation from our own Rachel Haney, JD 2017, as she teaches us about financial literacy and the nuts and bolts of managing our finances. Dinner will be provided to all who RSVP through WSL.
Panel: Retention of Minority and Women Lawyers in BigLaw
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin attorneys from Sidley Austin for a discussion of issues facing lawyers from underrepresented groups at large law firms.
Diversity at SLS: Video Screening and Discussion
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin fellow members of the SLS community for dinner and discussion of diversity at the Law School. We will begin with a screening of a video made by and featuring students from a variety of backgrounds about their experiences at SLS, followed by open discussion facilitated by the creators of the video.
WSL Welcome Reception
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease stop by and join us in welcoming the Class of 2019 to Stanford Law!
Women of Stanford Law Annual Celebration of Women in the Law
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesDuring WSL's Annual Celebration of Women in the Law, female students, professors, alumni, firm and public interest attorneys, and other practitioners from the area have the opportunity to come together to meet and discuss current issues regarding women in the legal profession. Students can meet and get to know these amazing women in a relaxed and intimate […]
Student Panel on OCI
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWe'll have students ready to talk about their own OCI experience and answer any and all questions you have. No firms, no professors or advisors, just students. ALL 1Ls (including men!) are welcome. Lunch will be served!
Women of Stanford Law Election Info
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWSL will be holding elections for next year’s board during the weekend of May 6 (online). Serving on the WSL board is a great (and very manageable) way to get involved with women’s issues on campus and to be in a position of control regarding what events are put on over the course of the […]
Women in IP
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWomen’s Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (“WIPLA”) invites you to panel of women in IP law. Come hear from successful women in IP on why they chose IP law as a profession, what challenges they had to overcome as women in the field, and their tips for success. Lunch will be provided. We hope to see […]
Women Trial Lawyers
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesEver 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!
WSL Finals Study Break
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome 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.
WSL Spring Course Selection Study Break
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesSpring Quarter is right around the corner, and it is time to start picking out classes! Wondering how many credits you should be taking on or who is great professor? Come get advice about how to plan your schedule from WSL 2L and 3Ls who will discuss the classes they chose for 1L Spring and answer any […]
Women in M&A Lunch Talk
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWomen of Stanford Law and the ABA Task Force on Women in M&A are excited to bring in an impressive panel of attorneys to share their experiences in the field of M&A. The event is open to all students, and will feature moderated questions and a student Q&A period.
Panel on California Prostitution Law
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPanelists, including Casey Bates (Deputy DA, Alameda County), Barbara Brents (Professor of Sociology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Maxine Doogan (President, Erotic Sex Providers Legal, Education and Research Project), and Shelby Quast (Policy Director, Equality Now) will present and analyze four different perspectives regarding legalizing prostitution: decriminalization, criminalization, the Nordic model, and the Nevada model. […]
From Where I Sit: Diversity in the Classroom and the Legal Profession
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesMany law students have legitimate concerns about a lack of diversity in the legal profession and throughout legal education. Members of various minority groups, including people of color and members of the LGBTQ community, face challenges during both their time in law school and the legal profession. Please join us as members of the SLS faculty discuss their […]
All In with Josh Levs
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join WSL, OWLs, and the Stanford Center on the Legal Profession for a discussion with journalist and advocate Josh Levs about his new book All In: How Our Work-First Culture Fails Dads, Families, and Businesses – And How We Can Fix It Together. In his talk, Josh will describe his own legal battle to care […]
Women of Stanford Law Welcome
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Women of Stanford Law in welcoming our newest members.
FADs & WSL Lunchtalk w/Ali Marquart & Doreen Small
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Women of Stanford Law Dinner: The Annual Celebration of Women in the Law
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for an evening of celebration, as various generations of women in the legal profession gather to meet and discuss current issues. There will be a short cocktail reception from 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm, followed by a seated dinner and keynote address. Related Media
WSL Study Break – Exam Goodie Bags
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesTake a break from the books and fill a goodie bag with treats to get you through exam week! Related Media
Women in the World
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Women in the World dinner provides female LLM students with an opportunity to speak about their past experiences and career interests. Many LLMs have several years of legal practice under their belts already, and hearing about their practice areas, favorite cases, and experiences in law school can inform JD students' class selection and job […]
Girls and Sports: How Title IX and California’s AB2404 Level the Playing Field
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesKim Turner, Staff Attorney for the Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Center's Fair Play for Girls in Sports Project, will speak about her work promoting the health, well-being, education, and future employment opportunities of girls in grades K-12, particularly in low-income areas, by ensuring sports programs provided by public schools and park and recreation […]
WSL Study Break – Spring Course Selection Advice
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin WSL for a casual study break to talk about spring course selection. 2Ls and 3Ls will be on hand to talk about their experiences in the doctrinal and elective classes offered this spring, and to provide advice for anyone still finalizing their schedule. Light refreshments will be served. Related Media
Women of Color in Law
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Women of Stanford Law and the Women of Color Collective for an intimate discussion with several women lawyers working in the SF-Bay Area about their experiences as both women and people of color. This is a great opportunity to meet some amazing women, hear about their personal stories and career trajectories, and learn […]
Mediterranean with Meyler
Please join WSL on Thursday, January 29 for "Mediterranean with Meyler," a dinner hosted by Professor Bernadette Meyler. This dinner is part of a series of small, casual dinner discussions with female faculty members. We are limiting the dinner to the first ten students to RSVP, but we will also keep a wait list. Med […]