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2005 National Lawyers Convention

by The Federalist Society

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.

Speakers(41)

Akhil Reed Amar

Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University

Akhil Reed Amar is the Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, specializing in constitutional law.

Cary Sherman

President at Recording Industry Association of America

Cary Sherman is the President of the Recording Industry Association of America, representing the music recording industry in the United States.

Cass Sunstein

Professor of Law at Harvard Law School

Cass Sunstein is a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, known for his work in constitutional law and behavioral economics.

Charles J. Cooper

Partner at Cooper & Kirk, PLLC

Charles J. Cooper is a partner at Cooper & Kirk, PLLC, specializing in constitutional and commercial litigation.

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 A. Strauss

Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law at University of Chicago Law School

David A. Strauss is the Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, specializing in constitutional law.

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.

Douglas H. Ginsburg

Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

Douglas H. Ginsburg serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia 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 from 1985 to 1988.

Event Details

Date
November 10-12, 2005
3 days
Location
🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
The Mayflower Hotel
Audience
Legal professionals, scholars, policymakers

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