Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention 2020
The Federalist Society's 2020 National Lawyers Convention was held virtually from November 9 to 13, 2020. This annual event, organized by the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, brought together legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers to discuss pressing legal issues and developments.
The convention's theme was "The Rule of Law and the Current Crisis," addressing topics such as regulatory practice and oversight, prosecutorial discretion, and the regulation of social media. Sessions included panel discussions, debates, and addresses by distinguished speakers, focusing on the challenges and implications of maintaining the rule of law during contemporary crises.
Notable speakers featured at the convention included Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., who delivered a keynote address. Other prominent participants were Hon. Michael B. Mukasey, former U.S. Attorney General; Hon. Kenneth L. Wainstein, former U.S. Homeland Security Advisor; and Hon. Christine Wilson, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. The virtual format facilitated broader participation and engagement from attendees across the country.
The convention was designed for legal professionals, academics, and students interested in constitutional law, regulatory practices, and public policy. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with experts, participate in discussions on critical legal issues, and network with peers in the legal community.
Speakers(15)
Hon. David R. Stras
United States Court of Appeals at Eighth Circuit
Appointed to the Eighth Circuit in 2018, Judge Stras has a background in state appellate courts and academia.
Hon. Eugene Scalia
Secretary of Labor at United States Department of Labor
Serving as Secretary of Labor since 2019, Eugene Scalia has a background in labor and employment law.
Hon. Janice Rogers Brown
Former Judge at United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Judge Brown served on the D.C. Circuit from 2005 to 2017, known for her conservative judicial philosophy.
Hon. Ronald A. Cass
Dean Emeritus at Boston University School of Law; President
Former dean of Boston University School of Law and president of Cass & Associates, specializing in administrative law.
Hon. Ryan D. Nelson
United States Court of Appeals at Ninth Circuit
Appointed to the Ninth Circuit in 2019, Judge Nelson has a background in private practice and public service.
Hon. Sally Katzen
Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence; Co-Director at Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic, New York University School of Law
An expert in administrative law and regulatory policy, Katzen has held various positions in government and academia.
Hon. Samuel A. Alito, Jr.
Associate Justice at United States Supreme Court
Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2006, Justice Alito has been a member of the Court for over a decade.
Ms. Amanda Neely
General Counsel at Office of Senator Rob Portman
Neely provides legal counsel on a range of issues, including constitutional and regulatory matters.
Prof. Adam J. White
Assistant Professor of Law, Director at C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University; Resident Scholar
White specializes in administrative law and constitutional law, with a focus on the administrative state.
Prof. Douglas Laycock
Robert E. Scott Distinguished Professor of Law at University of Virginia School of Law
A leading scholar in religious liberty and civil procedure, Laycock has authored numerous influential works.
Prof. John C. Yoo
Emanuel Heller Professor of Law and director of the Korea Law Center at University of California at Berkeley School of Law
Yoo is known for his work on constitutional law, international law, and executive power.
Prof. Lynn A. Baker
Frederick M. Baron Chair in Law and Co-Director of the Center on Lawyers, Civil Justice and the Media at University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Baker's research interests include civil procedure, federal courts, and the intersection of law and media.
Prof. Sanford V. Levinson
W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law at University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Levinson is a constitutional law scholar known for his work on the U.S. Constitution and its interpretation.
Prof. Stephen E. Sachs
Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law
Sachs specializes in civil procedure, federal courts, and the history of the common law.
Prof. William P. Baude
Professor of Law and Aaron Director Research Scholar at University of Chicago Law School
Baude's research focuses on constitutional law, federal courts, and the history of the Constitution.
Event Details
- Date
- November 9-13, 2020
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Virtual
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, and students interested in constitutional law, regulatory practices, and public policy.
- CLE Credits
- CLE credits were available for a fee.