The Federalist Society's 2010 National Lawyers Convention, titled "Controlling Government: The Framers, the Tea Parties and the Constitution," took place from November 18 to 20, 2010, at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. This annual event convened legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers to discuss pressing constitutional and legal issues.
The convention featured a series of showcase panels addressing topics such as enumerated powers, the Tenth Amendment, and limited government. Discussions also explored the role of the judiciary in maintaining the balance of power and the impact of grassroots movements like the Tea Party on constitutional interpretation.
Notable speakers included Senator Mitch McConnell, who delivered the opening address, and other prominent figures in the legal and political arenas. The event provided ample networking opportunities, including receptions and informal gatherings, fostering connections among attendees.
Legal practitioners, academics, and students interested in constitutional law and public policy would find this convention particularly beneficial for gaining insights into contemporary legal debates and for professional development.
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Speakers(28)
Floyd Abrams
Partner at Cahill, Gordon & Reindel
Floyd Abrams is a partner at Cahill, Gordon & Reindel, specializing in First Amendment law.
Hon. Alex Kozinski
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Alex Kozinski served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from 1985 to 2017.
Hon. David Sentelle
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
David Sentelle served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit from 1987 to 2013.
Hon. Edwin Meese III
Former Attorney General at U.S. Department of Justice
Edwin Meese III served as the Attorney General of the United States from 1985 to 1988.
Hon. Frank Easterbrook
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Frank Easterbrook served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit from 1985 to 2023.
Hon. Greg Garre
44th Solicitor General of the United States at Davis Polk & Wardwell
Greg Garre served as the Solicitor General of the United States from 2008 to 2011 and is a partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell.
Hon. Ilene Nagel
Commissioner at U.S. Sentencing Commission
Ilene Nagel served as a commissioner on the U.S. Sentencing Commission, focusing on sentencing guidelines.
Hon. Mitch McConnell
United States Senator at United States Senate
Mitch McConnell is a Republican politician serving as the senior United States Senator from Kentucky since 1985.
Hon. R. James Nicholson
Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
R. James Nicholson served as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under President George W. Bush from 2005 to 2007.
Hon. Stephen Williams
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Stephen Williams served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit from 1986 to 2017.
Joseph diGenova
Partner at Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds
Joseph diGenova is a partner at Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds, focusing on white-collar criminal defense.
Morton Halperin
Director of U.S. Advocacy at Open Society Foundations
Morton Halperin is the Director of U.S. Advocacy at the Open Society Foundations, focusing on civil liberties.
Mr. Leonard A. Leo
Executive Vice President at The Federalist Society
Leonard A. Leo is the Executive Vice President of The Federalist Society, a conservative and libertarian legal organization.
Prof. G. Robert Blakey
Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School
G. Robert Blakey is a professor at Notre Dame Law School, specializing in criminal law and procedure.
Prof. Ilene Nagel
Commissioner at U.S. Sentencing Commission
Ilene Nagel served as a commissioner on the U.S. Sentencing Commission, focusing on sentencing guidelines.
Prof. John C. Eastman
Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Law, Director, Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence at Chapman University School of Law
John C. Eastman is a law professor and director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence at Chapman University.
Prof. Keith E. Whittington
William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Politics at Princeton University
Keith E. Whittington is a professor at Princeton University, focusing on American politics and constitutional theory.
Prof. Lino Graglia
Professor of Law at University of Texas Law School
Lino Graglia is a professor at the University of Texas Law School, focusing on constitutional law and civil liberties.
Prof. Mary Anne Case
Professor of Law at University of Chicago Law School
Mary Anne Case is a professor at the University of Chicago Law School, specializing in constitutional law and gender studies.
Prof. Michael A. Fitts
Dean and Bernard G. Segal Professor of Law at University of Pennsylvania Law School
Michael A. Fitts is the Dean of the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a professor of law.
Prof. Michael W. McConnell
Richard and Frances Mallery Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Michael W. McConnell is a professor at Stanford Law School, focusing on constitutional law and civil liberties.
Prof. Randy E. Barnett
Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory at Georgetown University Law Center
Randy E. Barnett is a professor at Georgetown University Law Center, specializing in constitutional law and legal theory.
Prof. Richard Fallon
Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Richard Fallon is a professor at Harvard Law School, focusing on constitutional law and civil procedure.
Prof. Ryan Ulloa
Assistant Professor of Law at University of Pennsylvania Law School
Ryan Ulloa is an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, specializing in constitutional law.
Prof. Saikrishna B. Prakash
Professor of Law at University of Virginia School of Law
Saikrishna B. Prakash is a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, specializing in constitutional law.
Prof. Stephen Breyer
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Stephen Breyer served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit from 1980 to 1989.
Prof. William Van Alstyne
Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law
William Van Alstyne is a professor at Duke University School of Law, specializing in constitutional law.
Terence MacCarthy
Chair at American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
Terence MacCarthy is the chair of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section.
Event Details
- Date
- November 18-20, 2010
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- The Mayflower Hotel
- Audience
- Legal professionals, scholars, policymakers, and students interested in constitutional law and public policy.
- Attendees
- Approximately 1,400 attendees.