The 2005 National Lawyers Convention, organized by The Federalist Society, was held from November 10 to 12, 2005, at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. This annual event brought together legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers to discuss and debate significant legal and constitutional issues.
The convention's central theme was "Originalism," commemorating the twentieth anniversary of Attorney General Edwin Meese III's 1985 speech advocating for a "jurisprudence of original intention." Key sessions included panels on "Originalism and Unenumerated Constitutional Rights," "The Original Meaning of the Commerce, Spending and Necessary & Proper Clauses," and discussions on the judicial confirmations process.
Notable speakers featured at the event were Hon. Charles J. Cooper, Prof. Cass R. Sunstein, Prof. Steven G. Calabresi, Prof. Randy E. Barnett, and Hon. Seth P. Waxman. The convention also included the 5th Annual Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture and an address by Hon. Edwin Meese III.
The convention provided a platform for legal professionals interested in constitutional law and originalist interpretation to engage in in-depth discussions, network with peers, and gain insights from leading experts in the field.
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Speakers(29)
Cary Sherman
President at Recording Industry Association of America
Cary Sherman is the President of the Recording Industry Association of America, representing major music labels.
Daniel J. Gervais
Vice Dean of Research and Oslers Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law at University of Ottawa
Daniel J. Gervais is the Vice Dean of Research and Oslers Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law at the University of Ottawa.
David M. Golove
Professor of Law at New York University School of Law
David M. Golove is a Professor of Law at New York University School of Law, specializing in constitutional law and international law.
Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Edwin Meese III
Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation
Edwin Meese III is the Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation and served as the 75th Attorney General of the United States.
F. Scott Kieff
Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
F. Scott Kieff is a Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, focusing on intellectual property and business law.
Frank J. Janecek, Jr.
Attorney at Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP
Frank J. Janecek, Jr. is an attorney at Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP, focusing on consumer protection and class action litigation.
Fred von Lohmann
Senior Staff Attorney at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Fred von Lohmann is a Senior Staff Attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, focusing on intellectual property and digital rights.
Ira Rheingold
General Counsel at National Association of Consumer Advocates
Ira Rheingold is the General Counsel at the National Association of Consumer Advocates, advocating for consumer rights.
John C. Harrison
James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law at University of Virginia School of Law
John C. Harrison is the James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, focusing on constitutional history and federal courts.
John C. Yoo
Professor of Law at University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
John C. Yoo is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, known for his work in constitutional and international law.
John M. Engler
President at National Association of Manufacturers
John M. Engler is the President of the National Association of Manufacturers and served as the Governor of Michigan from 1991 to 2003.
Karl Rove
Deputy Chief of Staff & Senior Advisor to the President at The White House
Karl Rove served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush.
Lino A. Graglia
A. Dalton Cross Professor at University of Texas School of Law
Lino A. Graglia is the A. Dalton Cross Professor at the University of Texas School of Law, specializing in constitutional law and antitrust.
Melvyn I. Weiss
Senior and Founding Partner at Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP
Melvyn I. Weiss was a senior and founding partner at Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP, known for his work in class action litigation.
Michael A. Cox
Attorney General at State of Michigan
Michael A. Cox served as the Attorney General of Michigan from 2002 to 2010.
Priscilla R. Owen
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Priscilla R. Owen serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Ralph Oman
Counsel at Dechert LLP
Ralph Oman is Counsel at Dechert LLP and served as the U.S. Register of Copyrights from 1985 to 1993.
Robert Mark Langer
Partner at Wiggin and Dana LLP
Robert Mark Langer is a partner at Wiggin and Dana LLP, focusing on antitrust and consumer protection law.
Ronald A. Cass
President at Cass & Associates, PC
Ronald A. Cass is the President of Cass & Associates, PC, and Dean Emeritus of Boston University School of Law.
Seth R. Lesser
Attorney at Locks Law Firm
Seth R. Lesser is an attorney at Locks Law Firm, specializing in consumer protection and class action lawsuits.
Stanley Liebowitz
Professor at The University of Texas at Dallas
Stanley Liebowitz is a Professor at The University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in economics and intellectual property.
Stephen Gardner
Director of Litigation at Center for Science in the Public Interest
Stephen Gardner is the Director of Litigation at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, focusing on consumer protection law.
Theodore B. Olson
Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Theodore B. Olson is a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and served as the 42nd Solicitor General of the United States from 2001 to 2004.
Thomas Y. Allman
Senior Counsel at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP
Thomas Y. Allman is Senior Counsel at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP, specializing in litigation and consumer protection.
Victor E. Schwartz
Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Victor E. Schwartz is a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., specializing in tort reform and product liability.
Walter E. Dellinger
Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Walter E. Dellinger is a partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP and served as Acting Solicitor General of the United States during the 1996–1997 Term of the Supreme Court.
William H. Pryor Jr.
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
William H. Pryor Jr. serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
William H. Taft IV
Of Counsel at Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson
William H. Taft IV is Of Counsel at Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson and served as the Legal Adviser to the U.S. Department of State from 2001 to 2005.
Event Details
- Date
- November 10-12, 2005
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- The Mayflower Hotel
- Audience
- Legal professionals, scholars, policymakers