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Travel Study: South Africa Examined
Travel Study: South Africa Examined
Join human rights scholar Helen Stacy on a journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town to explore the natural riches and historical legacy of South Africa. Fly via chartered plane to Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve to enjoy a safari in this diverse wildlife habitat. In Johannesburg visit Liliesleaf Farm, the once-secret headquarters of the military […]
3 events,
StanfordACS, SLS Federalist Society, Bio-Law, and the John & Terry Levin Center Present: Commentary on the Recent Health Care Litigation
StanfordACS, SLS Federalist Society, Bio-Law, and the John & Terry Levin Center Present: Commentary on the Recent Health Care Litigation
A luncheon conversation on the recent Health Care Litigation before the Supreme Court of the United States (non-pizza lunch provided) Please join us for a lunchtime discussion with three of our resident Supreme Court experts: The Honorable Judge McConnell, formerly of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals; Professor Hank Greely, Deane F. and Kate Edelman […]
StanfordACS – Executive Board Meeting
StanfordACS – Executive Board Meeting
Winning Hearts and Minds Preparation Discussion of outreach to students / professors. Related Media
4 events,
What’s the Recipe for Sausage? How to Make Global Development Policy
What’s the Recipe for Sausage? How to Make Global Development Policy
Where does good global development policy come from? Who is responsible for bad policy decisions and what are the consequences? On April 3rd, Ruth Levine will describe the various ways that policy initiatives take shape, illustrating points with the cases of the Mexico City Policy ("Global Gag Rule"), the Open Government Partnership, and the Advance […]
Open Office Hours with the SLS Communications WebTeam
Open Office Hours with the SLS Communications WebTeam
Join the SLS WebTeam for our monthly “Open Office Hours" and Get a Sneak Peek of How to Add Events to the Calendar with our new system that will be rolling out this summer. This week we'll be previewing How to Add Events to the Calendar using the new Drupal system. SLS content managers are […]
Dr. Nora Bensahel & Professor Robert J. MacCoun on the Repeal of DADT
Dr. Nora Bensahel & Professor Robert J. MacCoun on the Repeal of DADT
Dr. Nora Bensahel of Center for a New American Security and Professor Robert J. MacCoun of the UC Berkeley School of Law, discuss the RAND study they co-authored that was influential in the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell. Related Media
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The United States’ Anti-terrorist Finance Regime: a Critique
The United States’ Anti-terrorist Finance Regime: a Critique
U.S. Government Efforts to Suppress Terrorist Financing Paper presented at the Wake Forest Law School Symposium Related Media Paper: The United States' Anti-terrorist Finance Regime: a Critique- Audio
The Elements of Moral Cognition
The Elements of Moral Cognition
Faculty Lunch with Professor John Mikkail, Georgetown University Law Center and SLS grad "The Elements of Moral Cognition"Faculty Workshops are not open to the public. Related Media
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Reflections & Lessons for the Future
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Reflections & Lessons for the Future
A Conversation with Former Court President (2004-2010) Judge Diego Garcia Sayan Judge Diego Garcia Sayan, former president of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, will address the history of the court and offer reflections on its trajectory as it charts its future course Related Media
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Reflections & Lessons for the Future
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Reflections & Lessons for the Future
A Conversation with Former Court President (2004-2010) Judge Diego Garcia Sayan Judge Diego Garcia Sayan, former president of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, will address the history of the court and offer reflections on its trajectory as it charts its future course Related Media
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*CANCELLED* Chicago: Discussion with William Gould, Author of “Bargaining with Baseball”
*CANCELLED* Chicago: Discussion with William Gould, Author of “Bargaining with Baseball”
Baseball On and Off the Field: A New Model for Labor Peace 12:00 p.m. Plated Lunch 12:15 p.m. Remarks by Professor Gould 1:20 p.m. Viewing of Cubs' Home Opener (optional) Baseball has seen conflicts, strikes, and lockouts between players and owners for the past 140 years. As the 2012 season opens, it has become the […]
Entertainment and IP Law from the Transactional Perspective
Entertainment and IP Law from the Transactional Perspective
Interested in transactional work involving intellectual property and technology, including IP audits, developing and implementing prosecution strategies, licensing, due diligence and other intellectual property counseling for individuals and companies in entertainment? Hear about this career path and enjoy lunch courtesy of Paul Weiss. Featuring Chuck Googe (head of the Paul Weiss Intellectual Property Group of […]
Attorneys and New Philanthropy
Attorneys and New Philanthropy
The Role of Lawyers in Philanthropy and the Role of Philanthropy in Social Change Will Fitzpatrick is the General Counsel of Omidyar Network. Founded by the founder of eBay, Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam, Omidyar Network is a philanthropic investment firm dedicated to harnessing the power of markets to create opportunity of people to […]
4 events,
1 event,
The United States’ Anti-terrorist Finance Regime: a Critique
5 events,
Town Hall with Dean Kramer and Students
Town Hall with Dean Kramer and Students
Students, this is your opportunity to find out what's happening at SLS and to ask any questions you may have. If you would like a topic included in the agenda, please email Cathy Glaze in advance at cglaze@stanford.edu or slip a note under her door (room 108). Related Media
Iran and Terrorism Funding: When Foreign Sovereign Immunity and State-Sponsored Terrorism Collide
Iran and Terrorism Funding: When Foreign Sovereign Immunity and State-Sponsored Terrorism Collide
A lunch talk by Steve Perles, Sponsored by the Stanford Federalist Society Steve will discuss his international litigation practice relating to international terrorism, including the conflict between the goals of Congressional anti-terrorism statutes (terrorism victims compensation and deterrence of terrorism) and state commercial law designed to enhance commercial intercourse in everyday, good-faith, business transactions. Hanging […]
10 events,
Musical Rehearsal
Private Tea w Damon Silvers
Private Tea w Damon Silvers
Private discussion for ACS members with guest Damon Silvers. Related Media
China’s Anti-Monopoly Law and National Security Review Mechanisms for foreign investments
China’s Anti-Monopoly Law and National Security Review Mechanisms for foreign investments
A Conversation with Sidley Partner Yabo Lin After 13 years on the drawing board, China’s Anti-Monopoly Law was passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) in late 2008. Article 31 of the AML provides for national security review of foreign M&A transactions. The passage of these laws lead to a great […]
13 events,
Robot Block Party 2012
Robot Block Party 2012
For more information about the Robot Block Party visit the CIS website. Related Media
The Effect of Bargaining Power on Contract Design
The Effect of Bargaining Power on Contract Design
Faculty Lunch Professor George Triantis “The Effect of Bargaining Power on Contract Design” Faculty workshops are not open to the public. Related Media
10 events,
Portland: Annual Stockpicker’s Lunch with GSB Alumni
Portland: Annual Stockpicker’s Lunch with GSB Alumni
SLS alumni and guests are invited to join GSB and other Stanford alumni to this year's Stockpicker's lunch with Robert Zagunis, Chairman of the Investment Committee at Jensen Investment Management. Jensen is an independent, employee-owned investment advisory firm established in 1988. Located in Portland, Jensen began as a manager of separate accounts for high net […]
Legal Tech Startup Summit
Legal Tech Startup Summit
Join us for this INVITE ONLY event for entrepreneurs at the forefront of technology innovation in the legal field. This event will offer you the opportunity to meet other innovators in the legal tech industry who can help you further your ideas in this exciting and rapidly changing field. The summit will be held as […]
Immigration Enforcement at the State Level: A Review of Arizona’s SB 1070 and Other State Laws
Immigration Enforcement at the State Level: A Review of Arizona’s SB 1070 and Other State Laws
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on Arizona's SB 1070 on April 25, which will have far-reaching consequences on other states' efforts to follow in Arizona's footsteps. Join Cecillia Wang of the ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project and Monica Ramirez of the US Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division for a review of state laws […]
7 events,
Winning Hearts and Minds II
Winning Hearts and Minds II
Core Values & Compromise: Charting the Path to Progress The Bay Area law school chapters of the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (ACS) are planning our second annual conference for student leaders. Our extraordinarily successful first conference focused on generating a richer understanding of how media and messaging affect public attitudes about the […]
Creating a Child Welfare System in Cambodia
Creating a Child Welfare System in Cambodia
Dr. Roby discusses her experience helping to create a child welfare system in Cambodia Join us as Dr. Jini Roby Discusses her experience as a United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Consultant for the Royal Government of Cambodia to establish the child welfare system, including drafting of regulations, writing implementation manual and tools, tracking systems, and […]
5 events,
SLS Tax Pro Bono Free Tax Assistance
SLS Tax Pro Bono Free Tax Assistance
Free Tax Prep and Assistance at the Law School Let Stanford Law students help you complete your taxes at no charge to you! The Stanford Law School Tax Pro Bono, as part of the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, is offering a Last-Minute Tax Help Day this Saturday, 4/14 10am-4pm (final appointment time […]
SPILF-SLS Fellows Return to Campus
SPILF-SLS Fellows Return to Campus
Join 4 public interest alumni from the classes of 2007 through 2011 as they talk about their SPILF-SLS Fellowships and their lives as public interest attorneys. Tommy Nosewicz, JD ’08; Jess Oats, JD ’09; Michael Kaufman, JD ’07; and Maureen Keffer, JD ’11 are coming to town to help celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the […]
20th Annual SPILF Bid for Justice Auction
20th Annual SPILF Bid for Justice Auction
The Stanford Public Interest Law Foundation (SPILF) cordially invites you to our 20th Anniversary Bid for Justice Auction on Saturday, April 14 at 6pm. We are pleased to announce that this year’s theme is The Roaring Twenties. The annual Bid for Justice Auction raises much-needed funds for SPILF-Stanford Law School Public Interest Fellowships, SPILF’s critical […]
1 event,
The United States’ Anti-terrorist Finance Regime: a Critique
8 events,
CLB Journal Club Lunch
CLB Journal Club Lunch
April 16, 2012 from 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm Journal Clubs are opportunities for informal discussion, in which students and faculty explore a topic of interest in law and the biosciences. Related Media
LRAP Discussion with Diane Chin & Dewayne Barnes
LRAP Discussion with Diane Chin & Dewayne Barnes
LRAP Discussion with Diane Chin & Dewayne Barnes LRAP Discussion with Diane Chin & Dewayne Barnes Related Media
5 events,
Federal Litigation– Judge Patel talk (1Ls only)
Federal Litigation– Judge Patel talk (1Ls only)
Judge Patel will discuss oral argument from the judge's perspective Related Media
Stanford Law School Film Festival!
Stanford Law School Film Festival!
Stanford Law School Film Festival! During the spring quarter, 2012, we'll screen 4 movies that relate to law and lawyers. A faculty member will lead a discussion of the movie which will be shown from 4-6 pm in Rm. 280B, then pizza will be served and a discussion will follow. All of the films will […]
20 events,
Orange County: Stanford Challenge Thank You Tour
Orange County: Stanford Challenge Thank You Tour
Thank You Tour Raise a glass as Stanford Law School celebrates the successful completion of The Stanford Challenge with events throughout the country to thank our generous alumni and friends. Stanford Law School thanks the members of the SLS Campaign Steering Committee, whose tireless efforts made this historic campaign possible. William Baer, JD ’75 James […]
6 events,
StanfordACS Presents: Why We Should Be Skeptical of the TSCs No Fly List
StanfordACS Presents: Why We Should Be Skeptical of the TSCs No Fly List
A Discussion of the Case of Rahinah Ibrahim TBD Related Media
Leveling the Playing Field
Leveling the Playing Field
How the Internet will change lobbying, increase political involvement, make elected officials responsive, and make lawyers obsolete. Come hear the founders of PlainSite (http://www.plainsite.org) speak about developing and growing a platform that encourages innovation and participation in legislation, social change, and the legal profession. Aaron Greenspan is the founder of Think, the startup that runs […]
Law Review Candidate Exercise Bluebook Training Session
Law Review Candidate Exercise Bluebook Training Session
A training session for 1Ls interested in taking the Candidate Exercise, run by SLR's Managing Editors Sam Dolinger and Julia Reese. The session will discuss Bluebook basics and common errors in the Candidate Exercise. Attendance is not required to take the Candidate Exercise, but many candidates find it helpful. A repeat of this session will […]
4 events,
2nd Annual Worksite Immigration Compliance Symposium
2nd Annual Worksite Immigration Compliance Symposium
“Could there be $104 Billion of Unrecognized I-9 Compliance Liability on US Corporate Balance Sheets?” Stanford Law School Worksite Immigration Compliance Symposium Sponsored by the The Rock Center for Corporate Governance. Friday, April 20, 2012 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Registration and breakfast begins at 7:30 am Room 190, Stanford Law School Conference Agenda: An […]
Keynote Speech by ICE Director John Morton
Keynote Speech by ICE Director John Morton
part of the 2nd Annual Worksite Immigration Compliance Symposium Lunch will be provided RSVP here John Morton, Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will appear at the Stanford Law School as the Keynote Speaker at the 2nd Annual Immigration Compliance Symposium. Director Morton will speak about ICE's policies, objectives and expections for employers. This […]
IRAP Jordan Iraqi Refugee Assistance Trip Presentation
IRAP Jordan Iraqi Refugee Assistance Trip Presentation
IRAP students present on their recent trip to Jordan, findings about clients, etc. Related Media
1 event,
The United States’ Anti-terrorist Finance Regime: a Critique
8 events,
A Forensic Dissection of Stuxnet
A Forensic Dissection of Stuxnet
CISAC Science Seminar with Carey Nachenberg, Vice President, Chief Architect, and Symantec Fellow, Symantec Corporation "A Forensic Dissection of Stuxnet" The Stuxnet computer worm is perhaps the most complicated piece of malicious software ever built - roughly 50 times the size of the typical computer virus. This threat leveraged a huge array of new techniques […]
Summer Working Abroad Luncheon
Summer Working Abroad Luncheon
Answer all of your burning questions about how to prepare for your summer job abroad The panel will include students who have had experience working abroad, as well as the Levin Center's Director of International Public Interest Initiatives, Titi Liu. The panel is co-sponsored by the International Law Society and the Levin Center for Public […]
SOPA, ACTA in the US and the Corresponding Copyright Reform Proposals in Europe: The Right Way to Tackle Online Copyright Infringement?
SOPA, ACTA in the US and the Corresponding Copyright Reform Proposals in Europe: The Right Way to Tackle Online Copyright Infringement?
a talk discussing and comparing the copyright reforms proposals currently discussed in the United States and the European Union RSVP now! About the event: In response to the rampant growth of online copyright infringement, lawmakers in Europe and the US have recently introduced various bills aimed at "cracking down on online piracy." However, legislative reforms […]
7 events,
Getting to 50/50
Getting to 50/50
Balancing work, parenthood, marriage Join Building a Better Legal Profession for lunch on Tuesday, April 24, for what is sure to be an interesting discussion on work/life balance, parenthood, and marriage. Our discussion will be led by Joanna Strober, the co-author of the groundbreaking book Getting to 50/50, and Kristin Major, a former Skadden partner, […]
CodeX presents Escaping Contract: Varieties of User Push-Back Against Onerous Terms
CodeX presents Escaping Contract: Varieties of User Push-Back Against Onerous Terms
Sponsored by CodeX - The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics With Margaret Jane Radin University of Michigan Law School About the event: The standardized terms (often called boilerplate) that are attached in various ways to many products and services should not, in my view, be governed by the law of contract when they do not […]
How to Prepare for your Public Interest Internship at a Nonprofit or Private Public Interest Law Firm
How to Prepare for your Public Interest Internship at a Nonprofit or Private Public Interest Law Firm
Join 2L and 3L students who previously interned at nonprofits or private public interest law firms for an overview of how 1Ls should prepare for their internships this summer. The panelists will each share their experiences working in nonprofits that work on civil legal services and/or impact litigation and private public interest law firms representing […]
13 events,
App Developer Privacy Summit
App Developer Privacy Summit
The Future of Privacy Forum, in partnership with the Application Developers Alliance and the Stanford Center for Internet and Society, will host the App Developer Privacy Summit to discuss “The Complex App Ecosystem.” The event will examine the important privacy challenges and opportunities facing the app ecosystem and will include app developers, platforms, advertisers and […]
The Alternative Energy Future: Building a Pracitcal Energy Policy
The Alternative Energy Future: Building a Pracitcal Energy Policy
Kassia Yanosek, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance, discusses her article, Policies for Financing the Energy Transition, published in Daedalus (Spring 2012). Related Media
The Unwritten Theory of Justice: Rawlsian liberalism versus libertarianism
The Unwritten Theory of Justice: Rawlsian liberalism versus libertarianism
Faculty Lunch with Professor Barbara Fried "The Unwritten Theory of Justice: Rawlsian liberalism versus libertarianism" Faculty Workshops are not open to the public. Related Media
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Private Sector work in DC
Private Sector work in DC
What is it like to practice in DC? Join attorneys from DC law firms as they talk about working in DC. Details and RSVP information to follow soon! Room 280A Related Media
StanfordACS Executive Board Candidate Roundtable
StanfordACS Executive Board Candidate Roundtable
Candidates for 2012-2013 StanfordACS leadership positions (President and Vice President) will answer questions from ACS members who plan to vote in the upcoming election. Related Media
4 events,
The Stanford Law School Conference on Intellectual Property Law and the Biosciences
The Stanford Law School Conference on Intellectual Property Law and the Biosciences
Join us on April 27, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m for an informative discussion with leading experts from academia, industry and the judiciary on the latest developments in intellectual property law and the biosciences. Judges, top legal scholars and experienced practitioners from across the country will examine some of the key legal and […]
The Kurdish Question & Making of a New Constitution in Turkey
The Kurdish Question & Making of a New Constitution in Turkey
A Conversation with Senior Kurdish Parliamentarians & Party Leaders Explore the evolution of the Kurdish conflict in a changing Turkey with four of the most senior Kurdish leaders, including chairs of the pro-Kurdish Peace and Democratic Party and the chair of the Kurdish civil society platform (Democratic Society Congress). The parliamentarians will address the rising […]
4 events,
The Big Hack
The Big Hack
Disruptive product innovation at the intersection of energy technology and information technology Steyer Taylor Center Executive Director Dan Reicher advised Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) undergrads participating in a series of two overnight hackathons comprised of members of the Hackers At Berkeley and Stanford Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) student hacker clubs. The hackathons […]
Scenario A: Student Event Onsite
Scenario A: Student Event Onsite
This is the Event Description. This event should trigger the following emails in this order: 2AB-SA, 2AB-EA (to S.A. Approval) 5A-SA, 5A-EA (S.A. does not Approve) or 6A-SA, 6A-F, 6A-EA (S.A. Approves, to Facilities for Approval) or 7B-SA, 7B-F, 7B-EA (S.A. Publishes, still to Facilities for Approval) 8AC-SA, 8AC-EA, 8AC-F (Facilities does not […]
3 events,
The United States’ Anti-terrorist Finance Regime: a Critique
The Big Hack
7 events,
Predictability of Human Behavior
Predictability of Human Behavior
CISAC Science Seminar Rich Colbaugh, Scientist, Sandia National Laboratory; Chief Scientist, Institute for Complex and Adaptive Systems, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology "Predictability of Human Behavior" Faculty Workshops are not open to the public. Related Media
CLB Journal Club Lunch
CLB Journal Club Lunch
April 30, 2012 from 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm Journal Clubs are opportunities for informal discussion, in which students and faculty explore a topic of interest in law and the biosciences. Related Media
Debriefing After Oral Arguments on Immigration Enforcement at the State Level
Debriefing After Oral Arguments on Immigration Enforcement at the State Level
Professors Lucas Guttentag, Pam Karlan, Jenny Martinez, and Tino Cuellar will share their perspectives and analyze the aftermath of the oral arguments on the Arizona case. Lunch will be served. Related Media
8 events,
StanfordACS Presents: Lunch with Professor Paul Pierson, Co-Author of “Winner Takes All Politics”
StanfordACS Presents: Lunch with Professor Paul Pierson, Co-Author of “Winner Takes All Politics”
Please join us for a luncheon with Professor Paul Pierson on the ways Washington has made the rich richer and ignored the middle class Professor Paul Pierson, holder of the John Gross Endowed Chair of Political Science at University of California, Berkeley will be joining us to speak about his most recently published book "Winner […]
PI Fellows: An In-Person Primer on Legal Methodology
PI Fellows: An In-Person Primer on Legal Methodology
PI Fellows: An In-Person Primer on Legal Methodology Sergio Puig, is a Lecturer in Law and Teaching Fellow at the Stanford Program in International Legal Studies (SPILS). Along with Professor Deborah Hensler, he has been teaching the Research Methods Workshop, a course which offers students an interdisciplinary perspective on socio-legal research, and a general introduction […]
Informal Lunch with Maurice Hoo – Global Head of M&A and Private Equity, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe
Informal Lunch with Maurice Hoo – Global Head of M&A and Private Equity, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe
Please join the China Law and Policy Association for an informal lunchtime discussion with Maurice Hoo, the global leader of Orrick's Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice Group. He is consistently recognized by leading legal industry publications such as Chambers Asia, IFLR and Asia-Pacific Legal 500 as one of the top private equity lawyers […]
7 events,
Orrick Panel – Advice to APILSA
Orrick Panel – Advice to APILSA
Attorneys from Orrick will come to give APILSA members advice for summer jobs Related Media
SLS Christian Legal Fellowship Bible Study
SLS Christian Legal Fellowship Bible Study
Come and join us as we study the bible and fellowship. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome! Related Media
5 events,
Federal Litigation Judges Conference (Preliminary Injunction Motion)
Federal Litigation Judges Conference (Preliminary Injunction Motion)
Mandatory event for all student judges Related Media
The Iranian Nuclear Crisis: Law in an Election Year
The Iranian Nuclear Crisis: Law in an Election Year
ADSA and Stanford Program in Law& Society present luncheon discussion with Dr. Frank Emmert on the Iranian Nuclear Crisis - Law and Politics in an Election Year . Room 280B. Related Media
Is Your ISP Becoming A Copyright Cop?
Is Your ISP Becoming A Copyright Cop?
Is Your ISP Becoming A Copyright Cop? The Graduated Response Program and "Voluntary" Efforts to Police Online Infringement Lunch time talk with Corynne McSherry <!--RSVP for this free event today.--> SLATA Lunch Time Talk. Co-hosted by the Center for Internet and Society. 12:50pm-2:00pm Room 95 This July, several major internet access providers (including, very likely, […]
6 events,
International Arbitration Conference
International Arbitration Conference
A conference on various forms of International Arbitration with domestic and international speakers. Related Media
Stanford Second Annual Conference on Arbitration
Stanford Second Annual Conference on Arbitration
presented by the Gould Center and the Advanced Degree Students Association Come and learn about the practice of arbitration today. Experienced professionals and experts in the field are coming to SLS to share their experience and opinions on key aspects of modern arbitration rules and practice. The first panel (10:00-12:30) will address the issue of […]
Talking About The Lincoln Lawyer
Talking About The Lincoln Lawyer
Sponsored by the Stanford Center on the Legal Profession Sponsored by the Stanford Center on the Legal Profession. Click here to register. About the Event: As its second annual conference on law and popular culture, The Center on the Legal Profession hosts a movie screening of Lionsgate's The Lincoln Lawyer, followed by two panel discussions […]
5 events,
Second Annual China Law and Policy Conference
Second Annual China Law and Policy Conference
The Role of Law in Chinese Innovation and Entrepreneurship The Second Annual China Law and Policy Conference is a one-day event that will bring together prominent legal experts, practitioners, and entrepreneurs to discuss pressing legals issues in Chinese innovation and Entrepreneurship. Related Media