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Stanford Law School's Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession and the National Civil Justice Institute will co-host "Secrecy and Transparency in Civil Litigation," a symposium examining one of the most pressing challenges facing the modern civil justice system.
The ...two-day conference, May 1–2, 2026, will convene federal and state judges, leading legal academics, prominent practitioners and investigative journalists to explore how confidentiality and public access shape litigation outcomes and public accountability.
Program Highlights:
• Keynote conversation with Gretchen Carlson.
• Discussions on transparency's role in public accountability, litigant outcomes and the rule of law.
• Perspectives from scholars, members of the judiciary and practitioners working on the front lines.
The symposium offers both in-person attendance and webstream access for remote participants.
📅 Save the date: May 1–2, 2026
📋 Registration and program details: https://brnw.ch/21x1PB2
FutureLaw Week at Stanford Law captured a profession in motion, bringing together scholars, students, technologists, and industry leaders for a week of workshops, a hackathon, and sharp conversations about how AI is remaking law. Across the program, the focus was not just on what these tools can ...do, but on how to make sure they improve the quality, accessibility, and integrity of legal systems.
A highlight of the week was the presentation of the 2026 CodeX Prize to Professor Daniel E. Ho, whose scholarship has helped shape the field of legal informatics and deepen understanding of how technology can strengthen law and governance. FutureLaw Week is one of the Codex's signature annual gatherings.
https://brnw.ch/21x1Nuu
📢 Information Session This Week
Join us for the Stanford Law Global Quarter information session on Thursday, April 23, from 1-1:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Learn about Stanford Law School's flagship program for JD students interested in international legal careers. The '27 ...Franke Fellows will spend 7 weeks on campus followed by a 3-week immersive travel experience in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen, with travel, lodging and most weekday meals covered. Subjects and exercises focus on topics and themes in international transactional law.
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📅 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 1-1:30 p.m.
Open to all 1L and 2L students.
Join Stanford Law School tomorrow at 12pm, for a dynamic panel titled "Academic Freedom’s Rationales and Limits." This discussion will address the nuances of academic freedom, particularly how it impacts classroom dynamics and differs from free speech protections. In a panel moderated ...by Paul Brest, hear from experts Emily Levine, Eugene Volokh, and Bernadette Meyler.
Register for the event: https://brnw.ch/21x1LfP