American Constitution Society (ACS)
American Constitution Society (ACS)
Prop 40 and the Future of Wealth Taxes: September 30
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the American Constitution Society (ACS), Law and Political Economy (LPE), and the Stanford Tax Law Association (STLA) for a dinner conversation on California’s proposed wealth tax and the future […]
The Legal Roots of California’s Housing Crisis: October 1
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the American Constitution Society (ACS) and Stanford Coalition for Abundance Law (SCALE) for a lunch conversation on the legal architecture of California's housing crisis. Chris Elmendorf (UC Davis Law) will discuss his work on the Builder's Remedy, Housing Accountability Act enforcement, and state-level approval pathways for large-scale development. Evelyn Danforth-Scott (ACLU) will draw on […]
Faculty Welcome Event: ACS Kick-Off — “Intro to ACS”: October 1
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin Stanford Law School (SLS) American Constitution Society (ACS) for our first major social event of the year our ACS Kick-Off "Intro to ACS." We are excited to invite all interested SLS students to a welcome reception where returning members and incoming 1Ls can connect with faculty members, meet the ACS board, and engage with […]
A Conversation with California Attorney General Rob Bonta: October 2
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join ACS for a moderated conversation with California Attorney General Rob Bonta! We will discuss his career and his current role as Attorney General. There will be opportunity for audience questions; light refreshments will be served.
A Breakfast Conversation with Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers: October 7
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesACS is excited to host Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California for a breakfast conversation on her experiences on and journey to the bench. Chief Judge Gonzalez Rogers has served on the federal bench for for fifteen years and has presided over various notable matters […]
Meta Settlement: What’s Next In the Social Media Addiction Litigation: October 7
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesOn August 26, Meta entered into a $17.1 billion settlement with 47 state attorneys general to resolve pending claims alleging the company violated state consumer privacy and consumer protection laws. The settlement, which includes an agreement to limit youth usage to two-hours per day, came amidst a federal bellwether trial brought by the attorney generals […]
ACS Bay Area Happy Hour: October 7
Stanford ACS is excited to co-host a happy hour at The Pro in Palo Alto in collaboration with the local Bay Area chapter of ACS. Join us to socialize, network, and engage with the broader Bay Area progressive community. The first round of drinks will be covered by the Bay Area chapter! All SLS students […]
ACS Presents: Voting Rights in 2026: October 19
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWith the 2026 midterm elections approaching, join the American Constitution Society (ACS) and the Election Law Student Association (ELSA) for a lunch talk on the evolving fight over voting rights, election administration, and the integrity of American democracy. The discussion will explore current threats to voting access and fair representation, the role of litigation and […]
A Conversation With Judge Richard Seeborg: October 21
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesACS is excited to host Judge Richard Seeborg of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California for substantive conversation about his experiences on the bench, ranging from topics such as the role of the judiciary in curbing executive power to the way in which judges go about the sentencing process.
Beyond the Doctrine: Contracts: October 26
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the American Constitution Society (ACS) for Beyond the Doctrine, our lunch series that brings 1L doctrinal professors into conversation with students about their careers and scholarship beyond the classroom. This quarter we're joined by Professor John Donohue, who teaches Contracts this fall and is one of the country's leading empirical legal scholars. We'll discuss […]
California State and Local Government Panel: November 5
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS for a lunch talk with SLS alums working in California state and local government! We'll here about their path from SLS to public service, the many different types of public sector lawyering, and advice for the 1L and 2L job search! Our speakers will include individuals from the California Department of Justice, the […]
Beyond the Doctrine: Civil Procedure: November 12
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the American Constitution Society (ACS) for Beyond the Doctrine, our lunch series that brings 1L doctrinal professors into conversation with students about their careers and scholarship beyond the classroom. This quarter, we’re joined by Professor Mila Sohoni, who teaches Civil Procedure and is a leading scholar of civil procedure, administrative law, federal courts, and […]
A Conversation with Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: November 17
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesACS is excited to host Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California for a lunch conversation on judging, effective advocacy, clerking, and her path to the federal bench. Judge Corley brings a rare range of perspectives to the bench. She has worked as a litigator, federal law […]