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The State SG’s Office: Illinois and New Jersey: May 26
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Appellate Advocacy Club for lunch with three deputy state SG's: Sarah Hunger (IL), Alex Hemmer (IL), and Mike Zuckerman (NJ). Discussion may cover birthright citizenship, deployment of the National Guard, and life in a state SG's office. The panelists will join via Zoom, and attendees will have opportunities to ask questions following a […]
Judicial Clerkships and Beyond: Insights from Ninth Circuit Judge John Owens: May 21
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Rhode Center and the American Constitution Society (ACS) for an insider's conversation on judicial clerkships with Judge John Owens of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Owens (SLS 1996) will share his experience clerking on the Ninth Circuit and for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—invaluable guidance for students pursuing their own clerkships. He'll […]
Student Org Training: May 15
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis mandatory training is for all incoming organization leaders. Two memebers from each org must attend this training to keep your student org active.
Building Tomorrow: Tino Cuéllar on Leadership in an Age of Crisis: May 14
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAt a moment when law, statecraft, and civic institutions are being remade under pressure, few people have crossed disciplinary and institutional divides as fluidly as Tino Cuéllar. He currently leads America's oldest foreign policy think tank and serves on the governing boards of Harvard University and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. He is also […]
APILSA Executive Board Election: May 7
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAPILSA will hold its annual election for executive board positions (President, Vice President) on May 7. Members of APILSA are invited to come vote for next year's leadership.
FORM + FUND Campus Founders Series (Intellectual Property 101): May 6
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAs part of the FORM + FUND initiative, the Rock Center will host a series of lectures and workshops for campus founders. This event will focus on the basics of intellectual property law and strategy. Please read: This event is open to faculty, students, and affiliates from other departments. It is designed for Stanford community members […]
FORM + FUND Campus Founders Series (Startup Law 101): May 4
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAs part of the FORM + FUND initiative, the Rock Center will host a series of lectures and workshops for campus founders. This event will focus on the basics of startup law, from incorporation to founders' equity to venture financing. Please read: This event is open to faculty, students, and affiliates from other departments. It is […]
Summer Funding Training (1Ls and first-time Summer Funding Recipients): April 29
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesSummer Funding Training (1Ls and first-time Summer Funding Recipients) This required session is for students who are receiving summer funding for the first time. We will review required forms, key deadlines, and what to expect over the summer. This is a brown bag session. Please eat beforehand or bring your own lunch. The session will […]
A Conversation with 49ers Chief Legal Officer Jihad Beauchman: April 28
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJihad Beauchman is the Chief Legal Officer of the San Francisco 49ers, where he leads the legal affairs, risk management, corporate communications, and public affairs departments on behalf of the team and Levi’s Stadium. Before joining the 49ers in 2014, he practiced at Covington & Burling, representing clients in the sports and technology industries. In […]
Center for Constitutional Rights Legal Director Baher Azmy: Lawyering in Lawless Places – Lessons from Guantanamo: April 27
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law for a Community Address by Visiting Public Interest Practitioner Baher Azmy, Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights. Mr. Azmy directs litigation advancing civil and human rights, including cases involving discriminatory policing practices, government surveillance, the rights of Guantánamo detainees, and accountability […]
The Iran War, International Law, and the Future of the International Order: April 16
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis Human Rights and Immigration Speaker Series Lunchtime Event will feature three panelists: Law School Professors Tendayi Achiume, Tom Dannenbaum, and Allen Weiner.
Inside the Trial: Lessons from Shanin Specter’s Landmark Cases: April 15
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Deborah L. Rhode Center and the Plaintiffs’ Law Association welcome Shanin Specter, one of America’s leading trial lawyers and an SLS adjunct, for a lunch conversation with Professor Nora Freeman Engstrom exploring his most notable cases. Specter will discuss the strategy, judgment, and storytelling that define high-stakes litigation, with particular focus on his recent trial victory in […]
“The Constitutional Power of State Governments to Prosecute Federal Officers for State Crimes” with Professor Michael Paulsen (UST): April 7
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Stanford Federalist Society for a lunchtime event with Professor Michael Paulsen from the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Principles Under Pressure: Former DOJ Lawyers on Power, Ethics, and Democracy: April 2
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Deborah L. Rhode Center and the Neukom Center present this panel of former Department of Justice lawyers, Greg Rosen, Liz Oyer, and Stacey Young, for a candid conversation with Professor Pam Karlan about professional responsibility inside the federal government during periods of intense political strain. Drawing on their experiences serving—and leaving—the Department during the Trump administration, the panelists […]
Rock Center Lawyering in the Age of AI Series: Agentic AI and the Future of Legal Practice: March 3
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAgentic AI is moving from “chat” to “do”—systems that can plan, take actions across tools, and iterate toward an outcome with less step-by-step human prompting. Join Irene Liu, Executive Director of Stanford Law School’s AI Initiative, for a conversation with Morrison Foerster’s Justin Haan on where agentic AI stands today, what it can (and can’t) […]
Harvey.ai Live Demo and Discussion: February 26
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a conversation with Harvey.ai about how the legal profession is adapting to the use of AI-assisted lawyering. Bradford Singley from Harvey.ai will walk through how its software is being used by Big Law firms and demonstrate the product’s capabilities. Founded in 2022, Harvey.ai recently closed a $160 million financing round in December […]
The Perfect Neighbor: A Screening with Director Geeta Gandbhir: February 25
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary The Perfect Neighbor and a discussion with award-winning filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir and producer Nikon Kwantu in conversation with Professor Fred Smith. Told almost entirely through recovered police bodycam footage, the new Netflix documentary reveals the fatal consequences that can occur when individuals feel emboldened by the […]
EXAM 4 GENERAL TRAINING: February 25
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWe will hold a general exam4 training session at the following date, time, and location: Wednesday, 2/25 12:50pm - 1:30pm - R. 190 If you are unable to attend the training session, you may contact the help desk (help@law.stanford.edu) or Edtech (edtech@law.stanford.edu) to answer questions. You may also contact the Registrar's Office (registrar@law.stanford.edu) if you […]
Rock Center Lawyering in the Age of AI Series: Boardroom Playbook for AI: February 24
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAs AI becomes embedded across products, operations, and decision making, legal risk and competitive advantage are increasingly shaped in the boardroom. Join Irene Liu, Executive Director of Stanford Law School’s AI Initiative, for a conversation with Cravath partner and former Under Secretary of Commerce Dave Kappos on how lawyers are advising companies and boards on […]
The Price of Mercy: February 23
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWatch the event Join us for an in-depth conversation with Emily Galvin-Almanza (SLS ’10) as she discusses her powerful new book, The Price of Mercy, which Michelle Alexander calls “searing, compassionate, and utterly necessary.” In The Price of Mercy, Emily Galvin Almanza weaves hard data and unforgettable stories, dark humor and compelling evidence to tell […]
OpenClaw Workshop: February 20
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAn event for JD and MBA students to set up AI agents.
The Life of a Hollywood Attorney: February 19
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesStanford Law alumni Lucy Popkin and Will Jacobson join us for a conversation about their careers as leading entertainment talent attorneys. As partners at Goodman Genow Schenkman Smelkinson + Christopher, LLP, a boutique talent firm in Beverly Hills, they represent high-profile artists, creators, and industry professionals in complex negotiations across film, television, and digital media. […]
Kirkwood Moot Court Finals Judges Panel: February 6
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Marion Rice Kirkwood Moot Court Competition is proud to host three federal judges to decide this year's Finals: Judge Stephanos Bibas of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Nina Pillard of the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and Justice Joshua Groban of the California Supreme Court. Come see the […]
Reviewing Exams to Improve Performance: January 22
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFall exams may be a distant memory, but taking time to analyze and review your past exams and model exam answers will help you identify strategies for growth in your […]
Advanced Degree – In-House Panel: January 20
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesInterested in learning more about working in-house? Thinking about an in-house counsel position at some point in your career? Want to know how to go in-house with an LLM degree? […]