The 13th Annual Faculty Conference, organized by The Federalist Society, took place on January 7, 2011, at the Hotel Monaco in San Francisco, California. This event provided a platform for legal scholars and practitioners to engage in discussions and share their research on various legal topics.
The conference featured several panels covering a range of subjects. Panel 1 addressed "Class Actions, Arbitration, and Alternative Litigation Finance," exploring the complexities and developments in these areas. Panel 2 focused on "Immigration and the Role of the States," examining state-level involvement in immigration matters. Panel 3, titled "Alternatives to Originalism: Conservative and Libertarian Perspectives," delved into different interpretative approaches to constitutional law. Additionally, the event included "Young Legal Scholars Paper Presentations," offering emerging scholars an opportunity to present their work.
Notable speakers at the conference included Prof. Lawrence A. Cunningham from The George Washington University Law School, Prof. Anthony Sebok from Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, and Prof. Stephen Ware from the University of Kansas School of Law. The event also featured Prof. G. Jack Chin from the University of Arizona College of Law and Prof. John C. Eastman from Chapman University School of Law, among others. These sessions provided attendees with insights from leading experts in various legal fields.
The conference was particularly beneficial for legal academics, practitioners, and students interested in contemporary legal issues and scholarly discourse. It offered a unique opportunity to engage with experts, discuss emerging legal trends, and network with peers in the legal community.
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Speakers(26)
Andrew A. Schwartz
Professor of Law at University of Colorado Law School
Andrew A. Schwartz is a Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School, specializing in contracts and corporate law.
Anthony Sebok
Professor of Law at Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
Anthony Sebok is a Professor of Law at Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, with expertise in tort law and legal ethics.
Brian T. Fitzpatrick
Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University Law School
Brian T. Fitzpatrick is a Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University Law School, specializing in class action litigation and federal courts.
Carissa Byrne Hessick
Professor of Law at Arizona State College of Law
Carissa Byrne Hessick is a Professor of Law at Arizona State College of Law, specializing in criminal law and sentencing.
David E. Bernstein
Professor of Law at George Mason University School of Law
David E. Bernstein is a Professor of Law at George Mason University School of Law, focusing on constitutional law and evidence.
Eugene Volokh
Professor of Law at University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
Eugene Volokh is a Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law, specializing in First Amendment law and legal writing.
G. Jack Chin
Professor of Law at University of Arizona College of Law
G. Jack Chin is a Professor of Law at the University of Arizona College of Law, specializing in immigration law and criminal procedure.
Grant S. Nelson
Professor of Law at Pepperdine University School of Law
Grant S. Nelson is a Professor of Law at Pepperdine University School of Law, specializing in property law and real estate finance.
Jason Yackee
Professor of Law at University of Wisconsin Law School
Jason Yackee is a Professor of Law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, specializing in international investment law.
John C. Eastman
Professor of Law at Chapman University School of Law
John C. Eastman is a Professor of Law at Chapman University School of Law, focusing on constitutional law and legal history.
John O. McGinnis
Professor of Law at Northwestern University School of Law
John O. McGinnis is a Professor of Law at Northwestern University School of Law, focusing on constitutional law and originalism.
Lawrence A. Cunningham
Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School
Lawrence A. Cunningham is a Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School, specializing in corporate governance and finance.
Lee Liberman Otis
Senior Vice President & Director, Faculty Division at The Federalist Society
Lee Liberman Otis is the Senior Vice President & Director of the Faculty Division at The Federalist Society.
Minor Myers
Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School
Minor Myers is a Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, focusing on corporate law and governance.
Orin S. Kerr
Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School
Orin S. Kerr is a Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School, specializing in criminal procedure and computer crime law.
Patrick Brennan
Professor of Law at Villanova University School of Law
Patrick Brennan is a Professor of Law at Villanova University School of Law, specializing in jurisprudence and legal philosophy.
Paul J. Stancil
Professor of Law at University of Illinois College of Law
Paul J. Stancil is a Professor of Law at the University of Illinois College of Law, with expertise in antitrust and administrative law.
Randy E. Barnett
Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Randy E. Barnett is a Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, focusing on constitutional law and legal theory.
Rebecca Kysar
Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School
Rebecca Kysar is a Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, focusing on tax law and policy.
Richard A. Epstein
Professor of Law at New York University School of Law
Richard A. Epstein is a Professor of Law at New York University School of Law, known for his work in classical liberalism and legal theory.
Robert Wagner
Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Robert Wagner is a Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, focusing on securities regulation and corporate law.
Robin Effron
Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School
Robin Effron is a Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, specializing in civil procedure and comparative law.
Stephen J. Ware
Professor of Law at University of Kansas School of Law
Stephen J. Ware is a Professor of Law at the University of Kansas School of Law, focusing on arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
Steven G. Calabresi
Professor of Law at Northwestern University School of Law
Steven G. Calabresi is a Professor of Law at Northwestern University School of Law, known for his work in constitutional law and founding The Federalist Society.
Tom W. Bell
Professor of Law at Chapman University School of Law
Tom W. Bell is a Professor of Law at Chapman University School of Law, focusing on intellectual property and internet law.
William Robert Wagner
Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
William Robert Wagner is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, with expertise in constitutional law and religious liberties.
Event Details
- Date
- January 8-9, 2010
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Hotel Monaco San Francisco
- Audience
- Legal academics, practitioners, and students