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Emily Galvin Almanza, JD '10, visited SLS on Feb. 23 to discuss her new book, "The Price of Mercy," which reveals insights into America's criminal legal system. "The American people deserve to know what their legal system is doing and is not doing," she shared with the audience.

After Fatal School Shootings, Campaign Cash Surges—and Congress Stays Stuck | Stanford Law School When a child is killed in a school shooting, public outrage is swift and intense. Polls consistently show overwhelming support for measures like unive

A new paper in PNAS from Stanford Law researchers shows how gun rights and gun control PACs surge money into tight House races following fatal school shootings, often canceling each other out. Read more:

Join us this week on March 5 as the @haascenterstanford.bsky.social and the Levin Center for Public Service & Public Interest Law host a panel at Stanford Law featuring the 2026 Distinguished Visitors: Thomas Lee, Kris Perry, Libby Schaaf, & Regi Young.
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Human connection over loneliness and division Amanda Morrison (2024 cohort) shares the through line connecting her upbringing in Montana, her background in dance, her work in documentary filmmaking, and her decision to pursue law.

From the beauty of the outdoors to the discipline of ballet, SLS student and Knight-Hennessy Scholar Amanda Morrison, JD '27, reflects on her experiences and their impact on her law career in the Imagine A World podcast.

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Inside the ACLU’s Docket: Anthony Romero on the Front Lines of Civil Rights | Stanford Law School The ACLU’s Anthony Romero unpacks a sweeping docket—from a Supreme Court showdown over birthright citizenship to voting rights and free speech—as the rule of law is tested.

What’s at stake in the current civil liberties landscape? Tune in to Stanford Legal as Anthony Romero of the ACLU outlines the major legal battles shaping the future of democracy in America.

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Corporate Governance Faces New Reality in an Era of Geoeconomics No longer insulated from statecraft, corporations have been thrust onto the front lines of geopolitical rivalry, while governance structures have not caught up, cautions Stanford Law Professor Curtis…

No longer insulated from statecraft, corporate governance must adapt to a new policy ecosystem where geopolitical alignment shapes risk oversight and compliance, argues @law.stanford.edu and APARC Faculty Affiliate Curtis Milhaupt. Watch his keynote speech at the 2026 CGC:

Experts warn NIH director now leading CDC will push ‘RFK Jr’s agenda’ RFK Jr ally Jay Bhattacharya was named acting director of the CDC and will be fourth leader in a year to head agency

The appt. of Jay Bhattacharya as CDC acting director sparked debate in public health. SLS's Anne Joseph O'Connell emphasizes, “After that, he can no longer use the title, but could carry out the nonexclusive duties of the job through delegation.” @theguardian.com:

On March 5, the @haascenterstanford.bsky.social and the Levin Center for Public Service & Public Interest Law invite you to a panel at Stanford Law School featuring the 2026 Distinguished Visitors: Thomas Lee, Kris Perry, Libby Schaaf, and Regi Young.

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Irene Liu Named Executive Director of Stanford Law School AI Initiative | Stanford Law School Stanford Law School has appointed Irene Liu as the executive director of the Stanford Law School AI Initiative, co-chaired by Nathaniel Persily, the J

Irene Liu has been named the new executive director of the Stanford Law School AI Initiative. A legal executive and AI thought leader, she will enhance SLS's interdisciplinary AI efforts, leveraging the school's Silicon Valley connections and law-tech expertise.

Stanford’s Deborah Sivas on the Repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding | Stanford Law School On February 12, President Trump announced the repeal of the long-standing scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger human life, calling it “

Stanford's Deborah Sivas weighs in on President Trump's repeal of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding, a key to regulating emissions. What does this mean for climate policy and public health? #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalLaw

IEEPA does not mention tariffs hence SCOTUS decision, says Stanford Law's Michael McConnell Michael McConnell, Stanford Law professor, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's global tariffs, the dissensions and the lessons to glean from the decision.

As counsel of record in one of the consolidated cases, Professor Michael McConnell helped secure the Supreme Court ruling that President Trump lacked authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs. He joined CNBC to discuss the arguments that persuaded the Court: www.cnbc.com/video/2026/0...

Merry Wives on Trial The Merry Wives of Windsor have put Sir John Falstaff in some compromising and even dangerous situations in response to his exploitative advances. Are they guilty of serious crimes? Or has Jack's…

🎭 Join us for the 2026 Shakespeare Trial at Irvine Barclay Theatre on April 7! Explore the actions of the Merry Wives of Windsor with legal experts Bernadette Meyler & Erwin Chemerinsky. Be part of the jury! Free tickets are available!

The SEC's Shareholder Access Rule: Popular but problematic. Stanford Law's Joseph Grundfest argues it lacks legal basis & merits repeal instead of amendment. Explore more in his latest opinion essay for the @wsj.com:

Trump vows voter ID requirements for the midterms, 'whether approved by Congress or not' The president said Friday on social media that if Congress failed to approve legislation mandating voter ID, he would issue an executive order.

“The Constitution is clear on this. There are a lot of things where it’s ambiguous, but it doesn’t give unilateral regulatory authority for election to the president,” say SLS's Nate Persily for @NBCNews:

Neuroimaging Evidence in Criminal Cases | Stanford Law School Imagine you're a juror in a murder trial. The defense attorney wheels in a large monitor displaying colorful brain scans of the defendant. An exp

As neuroscience progresses, so do questions about its admissibility in court. Katherine Wu, JD '28, explores how brain scans could influence criminal responsibility in her blog post for the Stanford Center for Law and the Biosciences.

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Curtis Milhaupt at The Corporate Governance Conference 2026 | Stanford Law School (Click here or on the image above to listen to watch the video.)

Professor Curtis J. Milhaupt, an internationally recognized expert on comparative corporate governance, gave a speech titled “Corporate Governance in an Era of Geoeconomics” at The Corporate Governance Conference in Milan, Italy on February 12, 2026:

Asking Hard Questions About Harm | Stanford Law School Are we harmed when we die? Or is any injury caused by a person’s death suffered only by their loved ones? These are just two of the weighty question

Stanford Law Professor Mark Kelman’s new book closely examines what it means to be injured—with an eye toward crafting better remedies:

The First Eight: A Fireside chat with Congressman Jim Clyburn | Stanford Law School Attend in person or via livestream. Scroll down to register.  Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) will be interviewed by Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) rega

Join us, Wed. Feb. 18 at 4pm, for a fireside chat w/ Congressman Jim Clyburn, moderated by Congressman Ro Khanna. They will discuss Clyburn’s inspiring new book, "The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation."

Rule of Law Speaker Series: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser | Stanford Law School State attorneys general are the primary legal officers of their states, responsible for upholding the rule of law within the state. As Attorney Genera

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser on February 17 at 4 PM. Join us for the next session of the Rule of Law Speaker Series, where he will discuss his efforts in defending citizens' rights.

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Stanford Law’s David J. Hayes, a former Biden White House climate policy adviser, breaks down the EPA’s planned repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding and what it could mean for U.S. climate regulation.

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The Corporate Governance Conference 2026 YouTube video by Assonime

Yesterday at The New Frontiers for Corporate Governance conference in Milan (Assonime + @oecd-ocde.bsky.social), @law.stanford.edu Professor Curtis Milhaupt, APARC faculty affiliate, delivered the keynote speech "Corporate Governance in an Era of Geoeconomics." Watch: www.youtube.com/live/vADQ5Yt...

Rule of Law Speaker Series: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser | Stanford Law School State attorneys general are the primary legal officers of their states, responsible for upholding the rule of law within the state. As Attorney Genera

How can states protect the rule of law? Don’t miss Colorado AG Phil Weiser at the Rule of Law Speaker Series on Feb. 17, 4-5 PM PST hosted by the Neukom Center & Stanford Criminal Justice Center:

Shafaq Khan Named Executive Director of Stanford Law School’s Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law | Stanford Law School Stanford Law School has appointed Shafaq Khan the new executive director of the John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law

Congratulations to Shafaq Khan, recently elevated to executive director of Stanford Law’s John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law. A longtime public interest lawyer, she has been with the Levin Center since 2019.

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Stanford Center for Racial Justice Brings Transparency to the Rules Governing Police Use of Force | Stanford Law School Five years after the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning, police departments across the United States have rewritten, or pledged to re

Police use-of-force policies have long been hard to find—and even harder to compare. Stanford Center for Racial Justice just launched a first-of-its-kind database to change that.

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In a world where confidence is rewarded and humility can feel like a liability, Stanford Law professor Robert MacCoun argues for more critical reflection. Listen to the latest episode of Stanford Legal and learn about "Third Millennium Thinking": law.stanford.edu/stanford-leg...

Prof. Nora Freeman Engstrom,@stanfordclp.bsky.social co-director, offers valuable insights in two recent NYTimes articles:
🗞️ Uber Found Liable in Rape by Driver: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
🗞️ Judge's Press Law Oversight Sparks Ethical Concerns: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...

Rule of Law Speaker Series: San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu on Federalism and the Rule of Law | Stanford Law School In the current challenging environment for the rule of law in the United States, state and local governments have emerged as powerful forces pushing f

🗓️ Save the date: Join us for the Rule of Law Speaker Series with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu on Feb. 9. Explore how local governments can push for accountability in the current political climate.

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SLS student David Millman, JD '27, calls for systemic change in his latest opinion piece in @sacbee.com. Survivors of sexual violence on California campuses must have access to both legal and emotional support during the Title IX process.

The Bay Area “egg whisperer” helps older women get pregnant Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh has built a reputation for taking on tricky cases, Facetiming patients during hormone injections, and embracing emerging technologies, as well as more woo-woo approaches, like…

The Bay Area's 'egg whisperer' is known for tackling challenging fertility cases, but Stanford law professor @hankgreely.bsky.social warns against unproven treatments, citing potential risks for desperate patients. @sfstandard.com:

How the Supreme Court Secretly Made Itself Even More Secretive Amid calls to increase transparency and revelations about the court’s inner workings, the chief justice imposed nondisclosure agreements on clerks and employees.

The #SupremeCourt has become even more secretive, imposing nondisclosure agreements on clerks and staff amid demands for transparency. Stanford Law Prof. Jeffrey L. Fisher notes that this environment has left employees feeling "under the microscope" via @nytimes.com: