Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention 2023

The Federalist Society's 2023 National Lawyers Convention is an annual gathering organized by the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, a conservative and libertarian legal organization. The event took place from November 9 to November 11, 2023, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The convention's theme, "Originalism on the Ground," was explored through four showcase sessions and eighteen breakout sessions sponsored by various practice groups. Key topics included administrative law, civil rights, corporate law, criminal law, energy and environmental law, federalism, financial services, free speech, intellectual property, international and national security law, labor and employment law, litigation, professional responsibility, religious liberties, and communications and technology law.

Notable events during the convention included the Fifteenth Annual Rosenkranz Debate, the Twenty-Second Annual Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture, and the 2023 Antonin Scalia Memorial Dinner. The Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture featured Bari Weiss, founder and editor of The Free Press, as the speaker.

The convention is designed for legal professionals, scholars, and students interested in conservative and libertarian perspectives on law and public policy. Attendees have the opportunity to engage with prominent figures in the legal field, participate in in-depth discussions on various legal topics, and network with peers who share similar professional interests.