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2017 National Lawyers Convention

by The Federalist Society

The 2017 National Lawyers Convention, organized by The Federalist Society, took place from November 16 to 18 at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. This annual event convened legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers to discuss pressing legal and public policy issues.

The convention's theme, "Administrative Agencies and the Regulatory State," was explored through various showcase sessions and practice group breakouts. Key topics included the roles of administrative agencies in the federal judiciary, Congress, and the executive branch, as well as discussions on federalism, antitrust, and the regulatory state of the internet.

Notable speakers featured at the event included Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, who addressed attendees at the Annual Dinner, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who delivered a keynote speech. The Seventeenth Annual Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture was presented by White House Counsel Donald McGahn.

The convention offered numerous networking opportunities, including receptions and the Annual Dinner, providing attendees with the chance to engage with peers and leaders in the legal field. The event also featured the Tenth Annual Rosenkranz Debate, focusing on the enduring relevance of the Supreme Court case Lochner v. New York.

Speakers(38)

A. Raymond Randolph

Judge at United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

A. Raymond Randolph serves as a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

Adam Gelb

Director, Public Safety Performance Project at The Pew Charitable Trusts

Adam Gelb is the Director of the Public Safety Performance Project at The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Arti K. Rai

Elvin R. Latty Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law

Arti K. Rai is the Elvin R. Latty Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law.

August Hanning

Former State Secretary at The Federal Interior Ministry, Federal Republic of Germany

August Hanning is the former State Secretary of The Federal Interior Ministry of Germany.

Brendan Carr

Commissioner at Federal Communications Commission

Brendan Carr serves as a Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission.

Christopher J. Scalia

Editor at Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived

Christopher J. Scalia is the editor of 'Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived'.

David R. Stras

Associate Justice at Minnesota Supreme Court

David R. Stras serves as an Associate Justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Donald McGahn

White House Counsel at The White House

Donald McGahn served as White House Counsel during the Trump administration.

F. Scott Kieff

Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School

F. Scott Kieff is a Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School and a former Commissioner of the United States International Trade Commission.

Gail L. Heriot

Professor of Law at University of San Diego School of Law

Gail L. Heriot is a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law.

Event Details

Date
November 16-18, 2017
3 days
Location
🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
The Mayflower Hotel
Audience
Legal professionals, scholars, policymakers

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