Stanford Federalist Society Symposium on Law & AI
An unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
Join Us
Join us at Stanford Law School as we discuss the implications of AI for lawmaking, legal interpretation, and the future of human freedom. We’ll be hearing from industry experts and academic and judicial minds about what challenges AI poses for the legal field and how we might expect the growth of AI to change the legal landscape for better or worse. Finally, grab the chance to participate in the discussion when we close with our Tavern Debate, arguing over whether the principles of the Federalist Society imply the acceleration or regulation of AI technologies.
Dress code: Business casual, or casual (button down or polo for men, and female equivalent)
Schedule of Events
Registration and Opening Remarks
Welcome to the Symposium on Law & AI. Opening remarks by Jasper Burns.
Pillar 1: AI, Law, and Individual Liberty
How should the law protect individual liberty when AI companies — not governments — are making the most consequential decisions about speech? This panel tackles First Amendment protections for AI output, liability without platform immunity, and the risks foreign-built models pose to American freedom. Moderated by Jasper Burns.
Pillar 2: Debate on Federal Preemption of AI Legislation
Should Congress preempt the growing patchwork of state AI laws, or are states serving as essential laboratories of innovation? This debate pits the case for uniform federal standards against the federalist argument for cautious, reactive preemption. Moderated by Aidan O’Connor.
Young Scholars Panel
Talk 1: The Practical Side of AI Samuel Roland A practical discussion of some of the more out-of-the-box but immediately useful applications of AI in governance and legal work. Using examples like drafting bills, getting up to speed quickly in unfamiliar areas of law, and building personal software tools with coding agents, this session will […]
AI, Law, and Big Tech
An inside look at how major AI companies navigate antitrust scrutiny, platform power, and the regulatory landscape reshaping the industry. Moderated by Will Chirinos.
Pillar 3: AI, Law, and Judicial Interpretation
How is AI changing the way lawyers litigate and judges interpret the law — and what does it mean for the future of legal reasoning in American courts? Moderated by Professor Nathaniel Persily.
Tavern Debate on the Resolution: artificial intelligence benefits—rather than hampers—individual liberty
Close out the day by participating in our signature Tavern Debate, arguing the resolution: “Artificial intelligence benefits — rather than hampers — individual liberty.” Moderated by Desmond Mantle.
Speakers
