Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention 2007

The Federalist Society's 2007 National Lawyers Convention, held from November 15 to 17 in Washington, D.C., marked the organization's 25th anniversary. This annual event convened legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers to discuss and debate pressing legal and public policy issues.

The convention featured a diverse array of panels and sessions covering topics such as federalism, the role of religion in public debate, property rights, and the regulatory state's impact on American technology. Notably, a panel titled "Federalism: Religion, Early America and the Fourteenth Amendment" explored historical and constitutional perspectives on federalism and religious freedom.

Prominent figures addressed the attendees, including President George W. Bush, who delivered a keynote speech during the 25th Anniversary Gala. Other distinguished speakers included Supreme Court Justices Samuel A. Alito Jr., Antonin Scalia, and Clarence Thomas, as well as legal scholars and practitioners from across the country.

The convention provided ample networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with judges, law clerks, and leading practitioners. Events such as the Annual Banquet and the Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture fostered professional relationships and facilitated discussions on conservative and libertarian legal principles.