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The Border: Immigration Principles, Politics, and Practicalities: May 11
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join us for a discussion on the border, with a focus on immigration principles, politics, and practicalities. The conversation will feature guest speakers Andrea Flores and Robyn Barnard, moderated by Professor Lucas Guttentag.
A Conversation with SCRJ’s Bremond Fellows: Constitutionality of Federalizing the National Guard and Implications of the California Racial Justice Act: April 30
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesIs the President’s decision to federalize the National Guard to support federal law enforcement justiciable? How should courts scrutinize the factual predicates and potential pretexts of a presidential federalization? And, how does the California Racial Justice Act (CA RJA) change what evidence litigants can present for showing discrimination in criminal cases to challenge their sentences? […]
A Conversation with Judge Mónica RamÃrez Almadani: April 28
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesACS is excited to host Judge Mónica RamÃrez Almadani of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California for a lunch talk on April 28. We’ll be discussing her time at Stanford, her diverse legal career and path to the bench, advice on clerking, and more. Before her appointment to the bench, Judge […]
Small / Midsize Law Firms Panel: April 22
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWondering what it is like to work at a small / midsize law firm? Then please join us for an informative talk where attorneys will discuss the challenges and rewards of working at a smaller firm and how to best prepare for this career path. Panelists: ​Heather Durham (SLS '20), Shartsis Friese Jennifer Martinez​ (SLS '08), Hanson Bridgett Nico […]
Rule of Law Speaker Series: Hon. J. Michael Luttig: April 21
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Neukom Center for the Rule of Law, the Rhode Center on the Legal Profession, and the Stanford Constitutional Law Center for an essential conversation with the Honorable J. […]
The Ownership of Narrative: April 9
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesA panel featuring Anjali Vats, Tyler Ochoa, Corynne McSherry, and David Levine focusing on the intersection of intellectual property and activism, focusing on the question of who ownership benefits, and how? Topics discussed will include the history of race and intellectual property, climate change and trade secrets, and the intersection between parody and protest.
Lunch Talk with Justice Jennifer S. Henderson of the Alaska Supreme Court: March 31
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Honorable Jennifer S. Henderson, Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court, will be on campus to speak to SLS students. Justice Henderson was raised in San Diego and attended Claremont McKenna College and Yale Law School. Before becoming a Supreme Court Justice, she was a District Court Judge, a Superior Court Judge, an Assistant District Attorney, and also […]
“Non-Precedent” with Judge Michael H. Park (2d Cir.).: March 30
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Stanford Federalist Society for a lunch talk with the Honorable Judge Park of the Second Circuit.
Designing for Dispute: Arbitration and Legal Resilience in the AI Economy: March 5
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesHow are technology companies structuring for legal risk in the age of AI? This panel brings together leading practitioners to examine how businesses design for dispute in an increasingly fragmented regulatory environment. The discussion will explore AI governance frameworks, cross-border regulatory exposure, contractual risk allocation, and the evolving role of international arbitration when disputes arise. […]
Lunch & Laughs with Trial Attorney Julien Adams (Partner, Dovel & Luner): February 25
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWe are excited to host friend of SLS PLA, Julien Adams! Julien started in BigLaw before becoming a prosecutor with the United States Attorney’s Office in the Government Fraud and Public Corruption section. He has spent the last 25 years representing plaintiffs in mass tort and class action cases as a partner at Dovel & […]
Progressive Prosecution: A Conversation with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner: February 24
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a lunchtime conversation with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on the state of criminal law, how local leaders are responding to ICE enforcement efforts, and the broader progressive prosecution movement. Before entering public office, Mr. Krasner spent 30 years as a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia. […]
Plaintiffs’ Practice: Employment Law: February 19
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the PLA and a panel of practicing plaintiff-side employment and labor lawyers to hear about how they built a career advocating for employees and representing the labor movement. Whether looking to explore a career in public interest or civil rights litigation or hoping to hear more about representing victims of wage theft or discrimination, […]
Rule of Law Speaker Series: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser: February 17
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWatch the event State attorneys general are the primary legal officers of their states, responsible for upholding the rule of law within the state. As Attorney General of Colorado, Phil Weiser has forcefully advanced this role, filing multiple lawsuits against the federal government for violating both statutory and constitutional law across a range of issues. […]
Lunch Book Talk with Professor Katrina Wyman | Local Greens: A Conversation on How Cities Are Shaping Climate Policy: February 16
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a conversation with Professor Katrina Wyman on her new book, Local Greens: Cities and Twenty-First Century Environmental Problems. As the federal government failed to take ambitious action to limit climate change in the early 21st century, many cities in the US pledged to step into the void. Through original case studies of […]
The Future of the First Amendment Online: February 12
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Stanford Law & Technology Association (SLATA) and the Stanford Entertainment and Sports Law Association (SESLA) for a conversation with Adam Sieff, a Stanford Law School alum and Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine, where he focuses on media and constitutional litigation. Adam will discuss his work representing TikTok users and creators in TikTok v. […]
Rule of Law Speaker Series: Hon. Mark Wolf: February 11
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWatch the event The Neukom Center welcomes Judge Mark Wolf (Ret.) as part of the Center's Rule of Law Speaker Series. Judge Wolf was appointed to the federal bench in 1985 by President Reagan. He resigned in November 2025. Shortly thereafter, he published an opinion piece in The Atlantic titled, "Why I Am Resigning," in […]
First Things First: A Discussion with Texas v. Johnson Defendant Joey Johnson on the First Amendment, Protest, & the Rule of Law: February 9
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS for a discussion with Joey Johnson, the defendant in the seminal flag-burning case Texas v. Johnson. In conversation with SLS Professor and First Amendment scholar Evelyn Douek, Johnson will be discussing his story, the Johnson case, and his reflections on the Trump administration's executive order purporting to criminalize flag burning. Given the likelihood that […]
AI Legal Research Basics: February 6
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesEver look at Westlaw and Lexis and wonder what's AI and what's not? Join us for a practical introduction to generative artificial intelligence in legal research. This hands-on workshop will cover the AI tools available at SLS in Lexis+ (Protege) and Westlaw (Co-Counsel). All experience levels welcome! We'll discuss: how to access and navigate Lexis […]
Resistance, Revolution and Repression in Iran: February 4
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesSIHRLA presents Resistance, Revolution and Repression in Iran with Professor Abbas Milani, the Hamid and Christina Moghadam Director of Iranian Studies at Stanford University. This event will take place Wednesday, February 4th at 12:45 pm. Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP.
Beyond the Doctrine: Constitutional Law: February 3
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS and Professor Fred Smith Jr. for a Beyond the Doctrine talk exploring open questions within current legal doctrine. Professor Smith will discuss how judicial bystanding may conflict with constitutionally imposed obligations on the judiciary. Traditionally, doctrines of justiciability have been thought of as imposing limits on judicial power, but Professor Smith will explain […]
Lord Jonathan Sumption on Democracy and the Rule of Law: The View from Europe: January 29
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Neukom Center is pleased to welcome Lord Jonathan Sumption as the 2025-2026 Visiting Distinguished Judge. Lord Sumption is a former justice on the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and a renowned historian. He has written extensively on the rule of law and democracy. His lecture, Democracy and the Rule of Law: The View […]
Beyond The Doctrine: Intellectual Property as Labor Law: January 28
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS for a Beyond the Doctrine talk with Professor Xiyin Tang, a series that explores open questions within current legal doctrine. Professor Tang will discuss how intellectual property law […]
Governing Frontier AI: A Conversation with Anthropic’s General Counsel: January 15
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Stanford Law and Technology Association (SLATA) for a conversation with Ethan Forrest, Head of Product Legal, and Aparna Sridhar, Deputy General Counsel, at Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude. The discussion will explore how in-house legal teams at leading AI companies navigate the legal and governance challenges raised by the development and deployment […]
The Imperial Presidency: Past and Present: January 13
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesSince returning to office last January, President Trump has pursued what commentators describe as a boundary-pushing "Imperial Presidency." But his claims of expansive executive power are part of a structural trend that presidents of both parties have enabled for decades. It also reflects theories of constitutional interpretation that enable presidents to push the limits of their power, especially in […]
Elements of Policy Analysis Bootcamp: January 10
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesIf you are interested in exploring public policy but lack the training and skills, consider joining the Policy Lab for any or all of our introductory skills workshops. The series offers an overview of methods and strategies for social change, beginning with an in-person boot camp on Saturday, January 10, followed by a series of […]