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A National Symposium on Law and Technology

by Stanford Constitutional Law Center, Federalist Society, Stanford Student Chapter

A National Symposium on Law and Technology is a collaborative event organized by the Stanford Constitutional Law Center, the Federalist Society, and the Stanford Student Chapter. This symposium brings together leaders from the technology industry and the legal profession to explore the evolving intersection of law and technology.

The symposium covers key topics such as the impact of Big Tech on market competition, free speech, and privacy. Sessions include discussions on regulation as an opportunity, privacy for and from the digital person, antitrust in the age of trillion-dollar companies, and speech-policing in the virtual town square.

Attendees have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, attend a dinner banquet, and hear from notable speakers, including a keynote address by Peter Thiel, Co-Founder of PayPal and Partner at Founders Fund. The event also features panel discussions with experts like A. Douglas Melamed, Professor at Stanford Law School, and Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase.

This symposium is ideal for legal professionals, policymakers, technologists, and academics interested in understanding how law and public policy should adapt to the challenges posed by Big Tech platforms. Participants will gain diverse perspectives and a nuanced understanding of the legal implications in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Speakers(31)

A. Douglas Melamed

Professor of the Practice of Law at Stanford Law School

A. Douglas Melamed is a Professor of the Practice of Law at Stanford Law School and former General Counsel at Intel.

Aaron Royston

Managing Partner at venBio Partners

Aaron Royston, M.D., M.B.A., is a Managing Partner at venBio Partners, focusing on life science investments.

Aaron Schur

Deputy General Counsel at Yelp

Aaron Schur is the Deputy General Counsel at Yelp.

Alan O. Sykes

Professor at Stanford Law School

Alan O. Sykes is a Professor at Stanford Law School.

Ann McDonald

JD Candidate at Stanford Law School

Ann McDonald is a JD candidate at Stanford Law School, with interests in technology and law.

Antonio Garca Martnez

Author

Antonio Garca Martnez is the author of 'Chaos Monkeys' and a former advisor at Twitter.

Antonio García Martínez

Author

Antonio García Martínez is the author of 'Chaos Monkeys' and a former advisor at Twitter, with experience in the tech industry.

Antonio García-Martínez

Author and Tech Entrepreneur

Antonio García-Martínez is an author and tech entrepreneur, known for his book 'Chaos Monkeys' and experience in Silicon Valley.

Austin Peters

JD Candidate at Stanford Law School

Austin Peters is a JD Candidate at Stanford Law School, class of 2022.

Brian W. Barnes

Partner at Cooper & Kirk PLLC

Brian W. Barnes is a Partner at Cooper & Kirk PLLC.

Event Details

Date
November 18, 2021
Location
🇺🇸 Stanford, United States
Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
Audience
Legal professionals, policymakers, technologists, and academics

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