Legal Histories and Legacies of the 19th Amendment

The "Legal Histories and Legacies of the 19th Amendment" conference was a scholarly event held at Stanford Law School on May 3, 2019. Organized by the Stanford Center for Law and History, the conference aimed to explore the historical context, impact, and ongoing influence of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States. The event brought together historians, legal scholars, and activists to engage in discussions about the amendment's significance and its enduring legacies.

The conference featured a series of sessions that delved into various aspects of the 19th Amendment's history and its implications. Notable sessions included "Movements for Suffrage and Office Holding," chaired by Robert W. Gordon, which examined the suffrage movement's evolution and its impact on women's political participation. Another session, "Post-Suffrage Struggles for Women's Legal Equality," chaired by Richard Ford, focused on the challenges women faced in achieving full legal equality after the amendment's ratification. Additionally, a keynote conversation titled "Women & Law, Past & Present" was held, featuring Judge Michelle Friedland, Justice Tanya R. Kennedy, and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who discussed the historical and contemporary intersections of gender and law.

The conference provided attendees with opportunities to network with scholars and practitioners in the field of legal history and women's rights. While specific details about an expo hall or additional networking events were not provided, the sessions and keynote addresses offered valuable insights into the ongoing discussions surrounding the 19th Amendment's impact. The event was held at Stanford Law School's Crown Quadrangle, located at 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA 94305-8610.

This conference was particularly relevant for legal scholars, historians, activists, and students interested in the history of women's rights and the legal battles that have shaped gender equality in the United States. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of the 19th Amendment's complexities and its role in the broader struggle for women's rights, making it a valuable experience for those committed to advancing gender equality and legal scholarship.