Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention 2011

The Federalist Society's 2011 National Lawyers Convention, themed "The Constitution of Small Government?", took place from November 10 to 12, 2011, at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. This annual event, organized by The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, convenes legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers to discuss pressing legal and constitutional issues.

The convention featured a series of panels and addresses covering a wide range of topics. Key sessions included "Too Big to Fail," examining financial services and economic policies; "Meet the New Boss: Continuity in Presidential War Powers," discussing the evolution of executive authority in wartime; and "Political Philosophy and Classical Liberalism," exploring the foundations and future of classical liberal thought. Additionally, the event addressed civil rights issues, such as federal initiatives on K-12 school bullying prevention.

Notable speakers at the convention included U.S. Senators Jeff Sessions, Marco Rubio, and Mike Lee, who delivered addresses on various legal and policy topics. The Annual Dinner, held on November 10 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, featured a keynote address by Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, introduced by former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III. The convention also provided ample networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with judges, law clerks, and prominent practitioners.

The event was particularly beneficial for law students and early-career attorneys seeking to expand their professional networks and gain insights into conservative and libertarian legal perspectives. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with like-minded peers, participate in discussions on current legal issues, and explore potential career opportunities within the legal field.