At the second annual Complex Litigation Ethics Conference in October 2023, Deborah Hensler, the Judge John W. Ford Professor of Dispute Resolution at Stanford Law School, was honored with an award for Excellence in Ethics in Complex Litigation. Co-hosted by UC Law San Francisco, the conference recognized Professors and other individuals who have significantly contributed…
Jenny S. Martinez, who had been serving as the Richard E. Lang Professor of Law and Dean of Stanford Law School since 2019, has been appointed as Stanford University’s 14th provost. Martinez assumed the new role on October 1, 2023, making her one of the most influential figures in the university’s administration. In addition to…
Mark Lemley, the William H. Neukom Professor of Law and the director of the Stanford Program in Law, Science & Technology, has recently been honored with significant awards in the fields of intellectual property (IP) and antitrust law. A highly regarded figure in legal academia, Lemley’s contributions continue to shape the contours of modern legal…
A Bay Area man innocently joined a friend for a ride home after work, only to find himself surrounded by police officers with guns drawn, handcuffed, and searched. Found with a small amount of methamphetamine, he would later discover the car he was riding in had been reported stolen. His fortune, however, turned when his…
As global powers reconsider their stance on globalization, important dialogues are emerging around how North America can navigate its trade future. In their recent book, The Future of Trade: A North American Perspective, authors David A. Gantz and Tony Payan delve into the long-term challenges facing the United States and suggest that effective, non-controversial policies…
Marie Sharp: Made in Belize (The Authorized Biography) by Deborah Wagnon chronicles the remarkable life of a renowned Belizean entrepreneur who broke societal barriers and surmounted personal and professional challenges to establish the globally successful Marie Sharp’s Fine Foods, Ltd. Published by Cognella Academic Publishing in February 2024, the biography sheds light on Marie Sharp’s…
When many consider policy responses to climate change, familiar terms such as carbon taxes, emissions limits, and cap-and-trade come to mind, primarily from federal environmental law discussions dating back to the Clinton and Bush administrations. However, repeated failures in Washington to enact these solutions have contributed to a prevailing sense of inaction on climate change….
The book Truth and Transparency: Undercover Investigations in the Twenty-First Century, published by Cambridge University Press in August 2023, explores the contested role of undercover investigations in modern society. Authored by Alan Chen and Justin Marceau, this work delves into the dichotomous perceptions of undercover investigators as both vital watchdogs and intrusive entities. Alan Chen…
Leslie Karst, a former appellate attorney turned novelist, returns with her latest mystery novel, Molten Death, published by Severn House in April 2024. Known for her Sally Solari series and the memoir Justice Is Served: A Tale of Scallops, the Law, and Cooking for RBG, Karst introduces a new series set in Hilo, Hawai’i. Molten…
In her recent novel, God Went Like That, Yxta Maya Murray, a novelist, art critic, playwright, and Loyola Law School professor, delves into the harrowing incidents of nuclear reactor meltdowns that occurred at California’s Santa Susana Field Laboratory between 1959 and 1968. Released by Curbstone Books on March 2023, Murray’s work takes the form of…
The latest volume from Global Harmony Press, Inc., titled Primordial American Terrorists, a True History of Events Leading to the American Civil War, is set for release in December 2023. Author Robert Riggs delves into the intricacies of terrorism and its impact on the antebellum United States. Riggs’ narrative explores both violent and non-violent efforts…
Sparked by a serene exploration of bedtime and meditation, Breath by Breath, the latest children’s book by Santa Clara Law School Professor Emerita Stephanie Wildman, transports young readers into a dreamlike adventure. Published by Lawley Enterprises LLC in January 2024, this third installment by Wildman centers on twins Flor and Roberto as they contemplate embarking…
Many aspiring lawyers enter law school with a dual interest in law and public policy, but opportunities to directly bridge these fields are rare. This was not the case for a cohort of Stanford Law School students enrolled in the Policy Practicum titled Regulating Legal Enablers of Russia’s War on Ukraine. Their initiative, led by…
Lisa Larrimore Ouellette, the Deane F. Johnson Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, has been appointed to a committee within the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The committee, established in March 2024, is tasked with examining how investments in innovative therapeutic developments align with actual disease burdens and unmet medical needs. It…
In September 2023, David Studdert, an acclaimed professor of law and health policy, assumed the role of vice provost and dean of research at Stanford University. Studdert, known for his expertise in health law and empirical legal research, has been with Stanford’s School of Medicine and the legal academia for several years. Prior to this…
Stanford University’s Faculty Women’s Forum, affiliated with the university’s Office of Faculty Development, Diversity and Engagement, recognized two esteemed professors from Stanford Law School (SLS) during an award ceremony in June 2023. Rabia Belt, an associate professor of law, received the Inspiring Early Academic Career Award. This accolade is given to an assistant professor who…
Brown v. Board of Education is often regarded as one of the most pivotal decisions in the history of the United States Supreme Court. Handed down in 1954, the ruling declared that segregated education was inherently unequal, thereby overturning the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine established by Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896. The decision sought to…
A new book co-authored by Robert MacCoun, James and Patricia Kowal Professor of Law, argues that we need to embrace scientific methods in order to advance “third millennium thinking.” Awash in a tsunami of often-conflicting information, people tend to look to experts for guidance on what to believe and what to do. If an expert…
Down a gray and gritty alley in San Francisco’s Chinatown, a Victorian-era investigator waved away the sickly fumes emanating from forbidden opium dens, stopped before an unmarked door, and rapped on it with his cane. This real-life figure is just one of the characters explored by George Fisher in his new book, Beware Euphoria: The…
During her quarter-century as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, Sandra Day O’Connor, LLB ’52 (BA ’50), was in the majority or plurality of countless high-profile decisions and wrote landmark opinions in polarizing cases dealing with abortion, affirmative action, and military confinement, among other hot-button issues. But Stanford Law School Professor Jeffrey L….
Policy development, the foundational work preceding the enactment of laws, corporate practices, and agency guidelines, often involves a deep interdisciplinary analysis of critical issues. This intricate process aims to sift through data, scrutinize pressing questions, and offer actionable insights. At the forefront of this endeavor is Stanford’s Law and Policy Lab, a decade-old initiative that…
Many law students are drawn to legal studies with the hope of influencing public policy, but opportunities to conduct impactful legal research are often scarce. A group of Stanford Law School students, however, experienced firsthand the intersection of law and global policy through their involvement in the Policy Practicum: Regulating Legal Enablers of Russia’s War…
The legal community mourns the passing of The Honorable Robert H. Piestewa Ames, a distinguished figure whose career spanned decades and touched many lives. Ames, the first Native American to graduate from Stanford Law School, passed away on December 5, 2023, at the age of 94 in his home in Salinas, California. His legacy includes…
The end of March marks a critical period for Michigan homeowners who are delinquent on property taxes. If arrears and penalties are not settled by March 31, they risk foreclosure starting April 1. In response, Detroit-area non-profits, such as Michigan Legal Services (MLS) and the United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC), are intensifying their efforts to…
Carol Lombardini, JD ’79, might not be a household name, but her influence in Hollywood is substantial. As the president of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), Lombardini has been the force behind many key labor negotiations within the entertainment industry. Her role in finalizing numerous collective bargaining agreements for big studios…