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.
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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.
George J. Terwilliger III
Partner at McGuireWoods LLP
George J. Terwilliger III is a Partner at McGuireWoods LLP.
Gregory Dolin
Co-director of the Center for Medicine and Law at University of Baltimore School of Law
Gregory Dolin is the Co-director of the Center for Medicine and Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Heather Childs
Vice President & Compliance Counsel at Capital One
Heather Childs serves as Vice President & Compliance Counsel at Capital One.
Jamil N. Jaffer
Adjunct Professor at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Jamil N. Jaffer is an Adjunct Professor and Director of the National Security Law & Policy Program at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University.
Jeff Sessions
Attorney General at United States Department of Justice
Jeff Sessions served as the Attorney General of the United States from 2017 to 2018.
John F. Duffy
Samuel H. McCoy II Professor of Law at University of Virginia School of Law
John F. Duffy is the Samuel H. McCoy II Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law.
John S. Baker, Jr.
Visiting Professor at Georgetown University Law Center
John S. Baker, Jr. is a Visiting Professor at Georgetown University Law Center.
Jonathan B. Sallet
Partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Jonathan B. Sallet is a Partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP.
Jonathan R. Turley
Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School
Jonathan R. Turley is a Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School.
Jonathan Spalter
President & CEO at USTelecom
Jonathan Spalter is the President & CEO of USTelecom.
M. Edward Whelan III
President at Ethics and Public Policy Center
M. Edward Whelan III is the President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and editor of 'Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived'.
Maureen K. Ohlhausen
Acting Chairman at Federal Trade Commission
Maureen K. Ohlhausen served as the Acting Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission.
Michael B. Mukasey
Of Counsel at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Michael B. Mukasey is Of Counsel at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and a former United States Attorney General.
Michael Uhlmann
Professor of Government at Claremont Graduate University
Michael Uhlmann was a Professor of Government at Claremont Graduate University.
Michael W. McConnell
Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Michael W. McConnell is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School.
Nathan A. Sales
Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism at United States Department of State
Nathan A. Sales serves as the Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the U.S. Department of State.
Neil M. Gorsuch
Associate Justice at United States Supreme Court
Neil M. Gorsuch serves as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Nicol Turner-Lee
Fellow, Governance Studies, Center for Technology Innovation at The Brookings Institution
Nicol Turner-Lee is a Fellow in Governance Studies at the Center for Technology Innovation at The Brookings Institution.
Peter Kirsanow
Partner at Benesch Attorneys at Law
Peter Kirsanow is a Partner at Benesch Attorneys at Law.
R. Shep Melnick
O'Neill Professor at Boston College, Department of Political Science
R. Shep Melnick is the O'Neill Professor at Boston College's Department of Political Science.
Rachel L. Brand
Associate Attorney General at United States Department of Justice
Rachel L. Brand served as the Associate Attorney General at the United States Department of Justice.
Robert Greene Sterne
Director at Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox PLLC
Robert Greene Sterne is a Director at Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox PLLC.
Robert Hannigan
Former Director at Government Communications Headquarters, United Kingdom
Robert Hannigan is the former Director of the Government Communications Headquarters in the United Kingdom.
Roslyn Layton
Visiting Scholar at American Enterprise Institute
Roslyn Layton is a Visiting Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.
Stephen F. Williams
Judge at United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Stephen F. Williams served as a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Stuart S. Taylor
Author and Journalist
Stuart S. Taylor is an author and journalist specializing in legal and policy issues.
Theodore M. Shaw
Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law & Director of the Center for Civil Rights at University of North Carolina School of Law
Theodore M. Shaw is the Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil Rights at the University of North Carolina School of Law.
Tom Cotton
Senator at United States Senate
Tom Cotton is a United States Senator representing Arkansas.
Event Details
- Date
- November 16-18, 2017
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- The Mayflower Hotel
- Audience
- Legal professionals, scholars, policymakers