The Conference on Comparative Judicial Review, held on October 7-8, 2016, at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago, was co-convened by Professors Erin Delaney and Rosalind Dixon. This event brought together leading scholars to examine the evolving role of constitutional courts in democratic governance worldwide.
Key topics included theories of judicial review as political insurance, mechanisms for mediating political conflict, and the dynamics of inter-branch competition. Sessions also addressed the use of constitutional history in interpretation, proportionality doctrines, and the enforcement of various rights across different jurisdictions.
The conference featured prominent participants such as Karen Alter, Steven G. Calabresi, and Ran Hirschl. Attendees had opportunities for networking and engaging discussions on the comparative effectiveness of judicial oversight in diverse political contexts.
This conference was particularly beneficial for legal scholars, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the interplay between constitutional law and politics, offering insights into the functions and challenges of judicial review in various democratic systems.
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Speakers(25)
Alon Harel
Professor of Law at Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Alon Harel is a Professor of Law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, focusing on legal theory and constitutional law.
Aziz Z. Huq
Professor of Law at University of Chicago Law School
Aziz Huq is a Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, focusing on constitutional law and criminal procedure.
Barry R. Weingast
Ward C. Krebs Family Professor of Political Science at Stanford University
Barry R. Weingast is the Ward C. Krebs Family Professor of Political Science at Stanford University, specializing in political economy and constitutional theory.
David E. Landau
Professor of Law at Florida State University College of Law
David E. Landau is a Professor of Law at Florida State University College of Law, focusing on comparative constitutional law and constitutional theory.
David Fontana
Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School
David Fontana is a Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School, specializing in constitutional law and comparative constitutional law.
Emily Zackin
Assistant Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University
Emily Zackin is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on American constitutional development and social movements.
Erin F. Delaney
Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Erin F. Delaney is a Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, focusing on comparative constitutional law and federalism.
Hanna Lerner
Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University
Hanna Lerner is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University, focusing on comparative constitutional law and religion-state relations.
Karen Alter
Professor of Political Science and Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Karen Alter is a Professor of Political Science and Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, specializing in international courts and tribunals.
Kristen A. Stilt
Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Kristen A. Stilt is a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, specializing in Islamic law and comparative constitutional law.
Madhav Khosla
PhD Candidate at Harvard University
Madhav Khosla is a PhD candidate at Harvard University, specializing in constitutional law and political theory.
Mariana Velasco Rivera
JSD Candidate at Yale Law School
Mariana Velasco Rivera is a JSD candidate at Yale Law School, specializing in constitutional law and legal theory.
Ran Hirschl
Professor of Political Science and Law at University of Toronto
Ran Hirschl is a Professor of Political Science and Law at the University of Toronto, specializing in comparative constitutional law and judicial politics.
Richard Stacey
Assistant Professor at University of Toronto
Richard Stacey is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, focusing on constitutional law and administrative law.
Rosalind Dixon
Professor of Law at University of New South Wales
Rosalind Dixon is a Professor of Law at the University of New South Wales, focusing on comparative constitutional law and constitutional design.
Salma Waheedi
Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School
Salma Waheedi is a Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, focusing on Islamic law and human rights.
Samuel Issacharoff
Bonnie and Richard Reiss Professor of Constitutional Law at New York University School of Law
Samuel Issacharoff is the Bonnie and Richard Reiss Professor of Constitutional Law at New York University School of Law, specializing in civil procedure and constitutional law.
Sonia Mittal
JD Candidate at Stanford University
Sonia Mittal is a JD candidate at Stanford University, specializing in constitutional law and legal theory.
Steven G. Calabresi
Clayton J. and Henry R. Barber Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Steven G. Calabresi is the Clayton J. and Henry R. Barber Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and co-founder of the Federalist Society.
Theunis Roux
Professor of Law at University of New South Wales
Theunis Roux is a Professor of Law at the University of New South Wales, focusing on comparative constitutional law and judicial politics.
Tom Daly
Deputy Director at University of Melbourne School of Government
Tom Daly is the Deputy Director at the University of Melbourne School of Government, specializing in democratic governance and constitutional law.
Tonja Jacobi
Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Tonja Jacobi is a Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, focusing on judicial behavior and constitutional law.
Virgilio Afonso da Silva
Professor of Constitutional Law at University of São Paulo
Virgilio Afonso da Silva is a Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of São Paulo, specializing in constitutional theory and comparative constitutional law.
Yi-Li Lee
SJD Candidate at Harvard University
Yi-Li Lee is an SJD candidate at Harvard University, specializing in constitutional law and human rights.
Yvonne Tew
Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown Law
Yvonne Tew is an Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown Law, focusing on constitutional law and comparative constitutional law.
Event Details
- Date
- October 7, 2016
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
- Audience
- Legal scholars, practitioners, and policymakers