STANFORD LAW SCHOOL'S CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND PUBLIC INTEREST LAW NAMES FIRST PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Stanford Law School's new Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law has announced the creation of the National Public Service Award and its companion award, the Alumni Public Service Award. This year William P. Quigley, Professor at Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, was honored for his efforts following Hurricane Katrina, and Christa Gannon ('97), Founder and Executive Director of Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) was honored for youth advocacy in California.
"STOCK OPTIONS SCANDAL SPREADS"
"USA Today" Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance Faculty Director and professor Joseph Grundfest about a widening scandal over backdating of option grants.
"HIGH HOPES FOR CAPITOL FELLOWS PROGRAM"
"Roll Call" quotes Dean Larry Kramer about his idea to construct a Capitol Hill fellowship program for law graduates. [subscription required]
"UPS BAN ON DEAF DRIVERS IS REJECTED"
"Los Angeles Times" quotes Professor Mark G. Kelman about an Appeals Court ruling that could lead employers to consider disabled workers for more jobs.
"BEING VP BILL? DEPENDS ON MEANING OF 'ELECTED'"
"Washington Post" quotes Stanford Constitutional Law Center Director, professor, and former dean Kathleen M. Sullivan about the 22nd Amendment and the possibility of a 2008 Clinton-Clinton Presidential ticket.
"BOARD REDEFINES RULES FOR UNION EXEMPTION"
"The New York Times" quotes Professor William B. Gould IV about the National Labor Relations Board's ruling that exempts registered nurses, and other workers, from union membership depending on their supervisory duties. [registration required]
DANSKY: "CALIFORNIA PRISONERS SHIPPED OUT OF STATE"
"KCBS" features commentary by Stanford Criminal Justice Center Executive Director and lecturer Kara Dansky.
GILSON and KLAUSNER: "BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR A DURABLE DEAL"
"Financial Times" features an opinion piece written by Ronald Gilson and Michael Klausner.
MARTINEZ: "AMERICAN TIED TO AL-QAIDA CHARGED WITH TREASON"
"NPR's Morning Edition" features commentary by Professor Jenny Martinez.
WEISBERG: "U.S. SUPREME COURT TO TAKE UP CALIFORNIA CASES"
KQED's "California Report" features commentary by Stanford Center for Criminal Justice Director and professor Robert Weisberg.
THE COOPERATION DILEMMA: THE NEW REALITIES OF CORPORATE WHITE COLLAR DEFENSE PRACTICE
Friday, November 3, 2006, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Stanford Law School
Sponsored by the Stanford Criminal Justice Center and Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance. This timely conference will explore contemporary approaches to white collar prosecutions, including use of "The Thompson Memorandum." For more information, contact Kara Dansky at kdansky@stanford.edu or 650 724.5786 or visit the registration website to register.
BACK-END SENTENCING: STRATEGIC RESPONSES TO TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS OF PAROLE AND NEW CRIME AMONG PAROLEES
Saturday, November 4, 2006, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Stanford Law School, Room 190
This conference will generate dialogue on the objectives and implications of back-end sentencing on the criminal justice system. For more information, contact Kara Dansky at kdansky@stanford.edu or 650 724.5786 or visit the registration website to register.
ETHICS @ NOON WITH MARK KELMAN
Friday, November 17, 2006. 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Building 100, Room 110
Ethics in Society sponsors a series of weekly conversations, led by invited faculty members and students on topics of their own choosing.
PALO ALTO: STANFORD V. USC TAILGATE, CHALK TALK, & GAME
Saturday, November 4, 2006, 1:00 p.m. Tailgate, 4:00 p.m. Kickoff, The New Stanford Stadium
Join us for an alumni tailgate and a special "chalk talk" given by the Stanford Football coaching staff. Then head over to the new Stanford Stadium to cheer on the Cardinal as they face the USC Trojans. This game is sold out to the general public and we have a very limited number of tickets still available to SLS alumni.
Please visit the registration website to sign up for this event.
SAN FRANCISCO: NEGOTIATION & TACTICS WITH JANET MARTINEZ
Thursday, November 16, 2006, 6:30 p.m., San Francisco, location to be announced
Professor Martinez will present on negotiation tactics, speaking on skills that attorneys in the field are most interested in. To register for this event, please contact alumni.relations@law.stanford.edu or call 650 723.2730.
NEW YORK: NEGOTIATION & TACTICS WITH JANET MARTINEZ
Wednesday, November 29, 6:30 p.m., New York
This event will be hosted at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP by Carl Ruggiero '82.
Professor Martinez will present on negotiation tactics, speaking on skills that attorneys in the field are most interested in. The alumni guest speaker for this event is Jenik Radon '71. To register for this event, RSVP to alumni.relations@law.stanford.edu or call 650 723.2730.
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