The 22nd Annual Federalist Society Faculty Conference, organized by the Federalist Society, took place on January 3-4, 2020, in Washington, D.C. This event convened legal scholars and practitioners to discuss and debate various legal topics and issues.
The conference featured panels on Originalism and Stare Decisis, corporate governance, and the Fourth Amendment. Additionally, winners of the Young Legal Scholars Paper Competition presented their papers, and attendees received feedback on works in progress. The annual luncheon debate addressed the electoral college.
Notable speakers included Michael S. McGinniss, Professor of Law at the University of North Dakota School of Law; Barbara Mouly, Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law; and Dwight Newman, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Rights in Constitutional and International Law at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. The event provided ample networking opportunities for legal scholars and practitioners.
This conference was particularly beneficial for legal academics, practitioners, and students interested in constitutional law, legal theory, and current legal issues. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with leading scholars, present their research, and participate in discussions on pressing legal topics.
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Speakers(47)
Aaron D. Simowitz
Assistant Professor of Law at Willamette University College of Law
Aaron D. Simowitz is an Assistant Professor of Law at Willamette University College of Law, focusing on international business transactions and arbitration.
Adam Crepelle
Assistant Professor of Law at Southern University Law Center
Adam Crepelle is an Assistant Professor of Law at Southern University Law Center, specializing in Native American law and policy.
Adam Mossoff
Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
Adam Mossoff is a Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, focusing on intellectual property law and policy.
Adriana Z. Robertson
Assistant Professor of Law at University of Toronto Faculty of Law
Adriana Z. Robertson is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, specializing in corporate finance and securities regulation.
Ann M. Lipton
Associate Professor of Law at Tulane University Law School
Ann M. Lipton is an Associate Professor of Law at Tulane University Law School, focusing on corporate governance and securities regulation.
Barbara Massie Mouly
Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law
Barbara Massie Mouly is an Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law, specializing in health law and bioethics.
Bridget C.E. Dooling
Research Professor at The George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center
Bridget C.E. Dooling is a Research Professor at The George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center, specializing in administrative law and regulatory policy.
Caleb N. Griffin
Assistant Professor of Law at Belmont University College of Law
Caleb N. Griffin is an Assistant Professor of Law at Belmont University College of Law, specializing in corporate law and governance.
Christian Burset
Assistant Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School
Christian Burset is an Assistant Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, specializing in legal history and civil procedure.
Christopher J. Walker
Professor of Law at University of Michigan Law School
Christopher J. Walker is a Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, focusing on administrative law, regulation, and law and policy at the agency level. He previously clerked for Justice Anthony Kennedy of the U.S. Supreme Court and worked on the Civil Appellate Staff at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Christopher J. Wolfe
Professor of Politics at University of St. Thomas at Houston
Christopher J. Wolfe is a Professor of Politics at the University of St. Thomas at Houston, specializing in constitutional law and political philosophy.
Dwight Newman
Professor of Law at University of Saskatchewan College of Law
Dwight Newman is a Professor of Law at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law, focusing on constitutional law and Indigenous rights.
Earl M. Maltz
Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University School of Law at Camden
Earl M. Maltz is a Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University School of Law at Camden, specializing in constitutional law and legal history.
Enrique Guerra-Pujol
Lecturer at University of Central Florida College of Business
Enrique Guerra-Pujol is a Lecturer at the University of Central Florida College of Business, specializing in business law and ethics.
Guy-Uriel Charles
Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law
Guy-Uriel Charles is a Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law, focusing on constitutional law, election law, and race and law.
Ilya Somin
Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
Ilya Somin is a Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, focusing on constitutional law, property law, and political participation.
Jeffrey Bellin
Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School
Jeffrey Bellin is a Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School, focusing on criminal law and procedure.
Jennifer Huddleston
Research Fellow at Mercatus Center
Jennifer Huddleston is a Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center, focusing on technology policy and regulation.
Jeremy Kidd
Associate Professor of Law at Mercer University School of Law
Jeremy Kidd is an Associate Professor of Law at Mercer University School of Law, focusing on law and economics, and corporate law.
Johnny Rex Buckles
Professor of Law at University of Houston Law Center
Johnny Rex Buckles is a Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, specializing in tax law and nonprofit organizations.
Joseph S. Devaney
Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Joseph S. Devaney is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, focusing on constitutional law and political theory.
Josh Blackman
Associate Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law
Josh Blackman is an Associate Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law, focusing on constitutional law and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Joshua Kleinfeld
Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Joshua Kleinfeld is a Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, focusing on criminal law and legal philosophy.
Julie A. Hill
Professor of Law at University of Alabama School of Law
Julie A. Hill is a Professor of Law at the University of Alabama School of Law, where she teaches and researches in the areas of banking and financial regulation.
Juscelino F. Colares
Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Juscelino F. Colares is a Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, focusing on international trade law and environmental law.
Ken Masugi
Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University
Ken Masugi is a Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on American political thought and constitutionalism.
Kenneth M. Rosen
Professor of Law at University of Alabama School of Law
Kenneth M. Rosen is a Professor of Law at the University of Alabama School of Law, specializing in corporate and securities law.
Laura Donohue
Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Laura Donohue is a Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, specializing in national security law and constitutional law.
Lawrence Lessig
Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School
Lawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, known for his work on law and technology, especially as it affects copyright. He is a founding board member of Creative Commons and has authored several books on constitutional law and internet regulation.
Marah Stith McLeod
Associate Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School
Marah Stith McLeod is an Associate Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, specializing in criminal law and procedure.
Matthew J. Festa
Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law Houston
Matthew J. Festa is a Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law Houston, focusing on property law and land use.
Michael J. Zydney Mannheimer
Professor of Law at Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law
Michael J. Zydney Mannheimer is a Professor of Law at Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, focusing on constitutional law and criminal procedure.
Michael Lewyn
Professor of Law at Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center
Michael Lewyn is a Professor of Law at Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center, specializing in land use and urban planning law.
Michael McGinniss
Professor of Law at University of North Dakota School of Law
Michael McGinniss is a Professor of Law at the University of North Dakota School of Law, specializing in professional responsibility and legal ethics.
Neomi Rao
Judge at United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Judge Neomi Rao was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in March 2019. She previously served as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and has a background in administrative law and constitutional law.
Orin S. Kerr
Professor of Law at University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Orin S. Kerr is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, focusing on criminal procedure and computer crime law.
Paul E. Salamanca
Professor of Law at University of Kentucky College of Law
Paul E. Salamanca is a Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law, specializing in constitutional law and legal history.
Paul R. Baier
Professor of Law at Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center
Paul R. Baier is a Professor of Law at Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center, focusing on constitutional law and appellate advocacy.
Randy E. Barnett
Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Randy E. Barnett is the Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University Law Center and Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution. He is known for his work on constitutional law and theory.
Robert Anderson IV
Professor of Law at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law
Robert Anderson IV is a Professor of Law at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law, focusing on corporate law and governance.
Scott Douglas Gerber
Professor of Law at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Scott Douglas Gerber is a Professor of Law at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, focusing on constitutional law and legal history.
Sean J. Griffith
Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law
Sean J. Griffith is a Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law, specializing in corporate and securities law.
Seth C. Oranburg
Assistant Professor of Law at Duquesne University School of Law
Seth C. Oranburg is an Assistant Professor of Law at Duquesne University School of Law, specializing in corporate law and securities regulation.
Stefan J. Padfield
Professor of Law at University of Akron School of Law
Stefan J. Padfield is a Professor of Law at the University of Akron School of Law, focusing on corporate governance and securities regulation.
Stephen E. Sachs
Antonin Scalia Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Stephen E. Sachs is the Antonin Scalia Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, specializing in civil procedure, conflict of laws, and constitutional law. His research focuses on the law and theory of constitutional interpretation and the history of procedure and private law.
Tara Leigh Grove
Professor of Law at William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Tara Leigh Grove is a Professor of Law at William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law, specializing in federal courts and constitutional law.
William Baude
Professor of Law at University of Chicago Law School
William Baude is a Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, specializing in constitutional law and federal courts.
Event Details
- Date
- January 3-4, 2020
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- The Omni Shoreham Hotel
- Audience
- Legal academics, practitioners, and students