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Hard Questions about Harm

Professor Mark Kelman discusses his new book and what it means to be injured—and how we might craft better legal remedies to address harm.

Academic Freedom on the Line

Professor Paul Brest explores the critical necessity of viewpoint diversity.

AI in Practice vs Theory

Megan Ma, executive director of the Stanford Legal Innovation through Frontier Technology Lab, discusses the future of legal education and practice in the age of AI.

Civil Rights Groups Terrorists?

Professor Shirin Sinnar examines state-led expansions of terrorism definitions in Texas and Florida and what that means for civil liberties, free speech, and the future of domestic dissent.
New Leader at the Levin Center
Shafaq Khan has been appointed executive director of the Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law.  
New Stanford Legal Podcast: Professor Robert MacCoun
Join the Constitutional Law Center for a conversation with Harvard Law Professor Cass Sunstein about his new book On Liberalism: In Defense of Freedom. Stanford University professors Josh Ober and Russell Berman will offer commentary, with Stanford Law Professor Michael McConnell moderating.

February 19, 2026
Stanford: Paul Brest Hall
5:00 pm – Lecture
6:30 pm – Reception
 
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Upcoming Events

February 12: Is History Precedent?
February 12: The Future of the First Amendment Online
February 17: Rule of Law Speaker Series: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser
February 18: The First Eight: A Fireside chat with Congressman Jim Clyburn
February 23: Book Event: "The Price of Mercy"
February 26: The Evolving Legal Framework for Environmental and Social Corporate Governance

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