The 2005 National Lawyers Convention, organized by The Federalist Society, was held from November 10 to 12, 2005, at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. This annual event brought together legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers to discuss and debate significant legal and constitutional issues.
The convention's central theme was "Originalism," commemorating the twentieth anniversary of Attorney General Edwin Meese III's 1985 speech advocating for a "jurisprudence of original intention." Key sessions included panels on "Originalism and Unenumerated Constitutional Rights," "The Original Meaning of the Commerce, Spending and Necessary & Proper Clauses," and discussions on the judicial confirmations process.
Notable speakers featured at the event were Hon. Charles J. Cooper, Prof. Cass R. Sunstein, Prof. Steven G. Calabresi, Prof. Randy E. Barnett, and Hon. Seth P. Waxman. The convention also included the 5th Annual Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture and an address by Hon. Edwin Meese III.
The convention provided a platform for legal professionals interested in constitutional law and originalist interpretation to engage in in-depth discussions, network with peers, and gain insights from leading experts in the field.
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Speakers(41)
Akhil Reed Amar
Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University
Akhil Reed Amar is the Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, specializing in constitutional law.
Cary Sherman
President at Recording Industry Association of America
Cary Sherman is the President of the Recording Industry Association of America, representing the music recording industry in the United States.
Cass Sunstein
Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Cass Sunstein is a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, known for his work in constitutional law and behavioral economics.
Charles J. Cooper
Partner at Cooper & Kirk, PLLC
Charles J. Cooper is a partner at Cooper & Kirk, PLLC, specializing in constitutional and commercial litigation.
Daniel J. Gervais
Vice Dean of Research and Oslers Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law at University of Ottawa
Daniel J. Gervais is the Vice Dean of Research and Oslers Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law at the University of Ottawa.
David A. Strauss
Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law at University of Chicago Law School
David A. Strauss is the Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, specializing in constitutional law.
David M. Golove
Professor of Law at New York University School of Law
David M. Golove is a Professor of Law at New York University School of Law, specializing in constitutional law and international law.
Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Douglas H. Ginsburg
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Douglas H. Ginsburg serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Edwin Meese III
Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation
Edwin Meese III is the Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation and served as the 75th Attorney General of the United States from 1985 to 1988.
F. Scott Kieff
Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
F. Scott Kieff is a Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, focusing on intellectual property and business law.
Frank H. Easterbrook
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Frank H. Easterbrook serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Frank J. Janecek, Jr.
Attorney at Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP
Frank J. Janecek, Jr. is an attorney at Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP, focusing on consumer protection and class action litigation.
Fred von Lohmann
Senior Staff Attorney at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Fred von Lohmann is a Senior Staff Attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, focusing on intellectual property and digital rights.
Ira Rheingold
General Counsel at National Association of Consumer Advocates
Ira Rheingold is the General Counsel for the National Association of Consumer Advocates, advocating for consumer rights and protection.
Jeffrey Rosen
President and CEO at National Constitution Center
Jeffrey Rosen is the President and CEO of the National Constitution Center and a professor of law at The George Washington University Law School.
John C. Harrison
James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law at University of Virginia School of Law
John C. Harrison is the James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, focusing on constitutional history and federal courts.
John C. Yoo
Professor of Law at University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
John C. Yoo is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, known for his work in constitutional law and international law.
John M. Engler
President at National Association of Manufacturers
John M. Engler is the President of the National Association of Manufacturers and served as the 46th Governor of Michigan from 1991 to 2003.
John O. McGinnis
Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
John O. McGinnis is a Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, focusing on constitutional law and originalism.
Karl Rove
Deputy Chief of Staff & Senior Advisor at The White House
Karl Rove served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush.
Larry Kramer
Dean at Stanford Law School
Larry Kramer served as the Dean of Stanford Law School from 2004 to 2012.
Lino A. Graglia
A. Dalton Cross Professor at University of Texas School of Law
Lino A. Graglia is the A. Dalton Cross Professor at the University of Texas School of Law, specializing in constitutional law and antitrust.
Melvyn I. Weiss
Senior and Founding Partner at Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP
Melvyn I. Weiss was a senior and founding partner at Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP, known for his work in class action litigation.
Michael A. Cox
Attorney General at State of Michigan
Michael A. Cox served as the Attorney General of Michigan from 2003 to 2011.
Priscilla R. Owen
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Priscilla R. Owen serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Ralph Oman
Counsel at Dechert LLP
Ralph Oman is Counsel at Dechert LLP and served as the U.S. Register of Copyrights from 1985 to 1993.
Robert Mark Langer
Partner at Wiggin and Dana LLP
Robert Mark Langer is a partner at Wiggin and Dana LLP, focusing on antitrust and consumer protection law.
Ronald A. Cass
President at Cass & Associates, PC
Ronald A. Cass is the President of Cass & Associates, PC, and Dean Emeritus of Boston University School of Law.
Seth R. Lesser
Attorney at Locks Law Firm
Seth R. Lesser is an attorney at Locks Law Firm, specializing in consumer protection and class action litigation.
Stanley Liebowitz
Professor at University of Texas at Dallas
Stanley Liebowitz is a Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in economics and intellectual property.
Stephen Gardner
Director of Litigation at Center for Science in the Public Interest
Stephen Gardner is the Director of Litigation at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, focusing on consumer protection law.
Steve J. Markman
Justice at Michigan Supreme Court
Steve J. Markman served as a Justice on the Michigan Supreme Court from 1999 to 2020.
Steven G. Calabresi
Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Steven G. Calabresi is a Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a co-founder of the Federalist Society.
Theodore B. Olson
Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Theodore B. Olson is a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and served as the 42nd Solicitor General of the United States from 2001 to 2004.
Thomas W. Merrill
Charles Evans Hughes Professor of Law at Columbia Law School
Thomas W. Merrill is the Charles Evans Hughes Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, focusing on property and administrative law.
Thomas Y. Allman
Senior Counsel at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP
Thomas Y. Allman is Senior Counsel at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP, specializing in litigation and consumer protection law.
Victor E. Schwartz
Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Victor E. Schwartz is a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., specializing in tort reform and product liability law.
Walter E. Dellinger
Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Walter E. Dellinger is a partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP and served as Acting Solicitor General of the United States during the 1996-97 Term of the U.S. Supreme Court.
William H. Pryor Jr.
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
William H. Pryor Jr. serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
William H. Taft IV
Of Counsel at Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson
William H. Taft IV is Of Counsel at Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson and served as the Legal Adviser to the U.S. Department of State from 2001 to 2005.
Event Details
- Date
- November 10-12, 2005
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- The Mayflower Hotel
- Audience
- Legal professionals, scholars, policymakers