The 2024 Education Law & Policy Conference, themed "A New Civil Rights Movement in Education?", was held on September 11, 2024, at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Organized by The Federalist Society, this sold-out event brought together legal experts, policymakers, and educators to discuss pressing issues in education law and policy.
The conference featured a series of plenary sessions addressing critical topics such as Title IX and gender identity, the implications of the Students for Fair Admissions case on race and education, and the evolving landscape of parental rights in education. These sessions provided a platform for in-depth discussions on the intersection of civil rights and education policy.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage with a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia, who delivered the luncheon address. The event also facilitated networking opportunities through a luncheon and a closing reception, allowing participants to connect and collaborate on shared interests in education law.
This conference was particularly relevant for legal professionals, educators, policymakers, and advocates interested in the latest developments in education law and policy. It offered valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the education sector, emphasizing the role of legal frameworks in shaping educational outcomes.
Speakers(17)
Alison Somin
Senior Legal Fellow at Pacific Legal Foundation
Alison Somin is a Senior Legal Fellow at the Pacific Legal Foundation, advocating for individual rights and limited government.
Ben Gibson
Partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP
Ben Gibson is a Partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP, focusing on government law and political advocacy.
Cameron T. Norris
Partner at Consovoy McCarthy PLLC
Cameron T. Norris is a Partner at Consovoy McCarthy PLLC, specializing in appellate and constitutional litigation.
Candice Jackson
Partner at Jackson Bone LLP
Candice Jackson is a Partner at Jackson Bone LLP and former Acting Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education, focusing on civil rights and education law.
Charles C. W. Cooke
Senior Editor at National Review
Charles C. W. Cooke is a Senior Editor at National Review, covering politics and policy with a focus on American conservatism.
Glenn Youngkin
Governor at Commonwealth of Virginia
Glenn Youngkin is the Governor of Virginia, leading the state's executive branch and overseeing state government operations.
Harriet Hageman
U.S. Congresswoman at U.S. House of Representatives
Harriet Hageman serves as the U.S. Congresswoman for Wyoming's at-large congressional district, representing her constituents in the House of Representatives.
Ilya Shapiro
Director of Constitutional Studies at Manhattan Institute
Ilya Shapiro is the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, analyzing constitutional law and policy.
KC Johnson
Professor of History at Brooklyn College
KC Johnson is a Professor of History at Brooklyn College, specializing in U.S. political and diplomatic history.
Luke Berg
Deputy Counsel at Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Luke Berg serves as Deputy Counsel at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, focusing on litigation related to individual liberties and constitutional rights.
Mark Chenoweth
President and Chief Legal Officer at New Civil Liberties Alliance
Mark Chenoweth is the President and Chief Legal Officer of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, focusing on protecting constitutional freedoms from administrative overreach.
Richard D. Kahlenberg
Director of the American Identity Project at The Progressive Policy Institute
Richard D. Kahlenberg is the Director of the American Identity Project at The Progressive Policy Institute and a Professorial Lecturer at George Washington University, focusing on education and social policy.
Scott Schneider
Owner at Schneider Education & Employment Law PLLC
Scott Schneider is the Owner of Schneider Education & Employment Law PLLC, focusing on legal issues in education and employment.
Steven Menashi
Judge at United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Steven Menashi serves as a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, adjudicating federal appellate cases.
Thomas S. Vaseliou
Associate at Consovoy McCarthy PLLC
Thomas S. Vaseliou is an Associate at Consovoy McCarthy PLLC, focusing on constitutional and appellate litigation.
Vernadette R. Broyles
President and General Counsel at Child & Parental Rights Campaign
Vernadette R. Broyles is the President and General Counsel of the Child & Parental Rights Campaign, advocating for the rights of children and parents in legal matters.
William A. Estrada
Senior Counsel at Home School Legal Defense Association
William A. Estrada is Senior Counsel at the Home School Legal Defense Association, advocating for the rights of homeschooling families.
Event Details
- Date
- September 10-11, 2024
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- The Mayflower Hotel
- Pricing
- Unknown
- Audience
- Legal professionals, educators, policymakers, and advocates interested in education law and policy.
- CLE Credits
- 370 minutes of CLE credit applied for
- Attendees
- Sold out event