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22nd Annual Federalist Society Faculty Conference

by Federalist Society

The 22nd Annual Federalist Society Faculty Conference, organized by the Federalist Society, took place on January 3-4, 2020, in Washington, D.C. This event convened legal scholars and practitioners to discuss and debate various legal topics and issues.

The conference featured panels on Originalism and Stare Decisis, corporate governance, and the Fourth Amendment. Additionally, winners of the Young Legal Scholars Paper Competition presented their papers, and attendees received feedback on works in progress. The annual luncheon debate addressed the electoral college.

Notable speakers included Michael S. McGinniss, Professor of Law at the University of North Dakota School of Law; Barbara Mouly, Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law; and Dwight Newman, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Rights in Constitutional and International Law at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. The event provided ample networking opportunities for legal scholars and practitioners.

This conference was particularly beneficial for legal academics, practitioners, and students interested in constitutional law, legal theory, and current legal issues. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with leading scholars, present their research, and participate in discussions on pressing legal topics.

Speakers(60)

Aaron D. Simowitz

Assistant Professor of Law at Willamette University College of Law

Aaron D. Simowitz is an Assistant Professor of Law at Willamette University College of Law, presenting on nonparty jurisdiction.

Adam Crepelle

Assistant Professor of Law at Southern University Law Center

Adam Crepelle is an Assistant Professor of Law at Southern University Law Center, discussing trust restrictions on tribal land.

Adam Mossoff

Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School

Adam Mossoff is a Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, specializing in intellectual property law.

Adriana Z. Robertson

Professor of Law at University of Toronto Faculty of Law

Ann Lipton

Professor of Law at Tulane University Law School

Barbara Massie Mouly

Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law

Barbara Massie Mouly is an Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law, focusing on arbitration agreements.

Barbara Mouly

Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law

Barbara Mouly began teaching at Liberty University School of Law in 2007 as a Visiting Assistant Professor, teaching Torts and Lawyering Skills. Prior to academia, she practiced personal injury litigation, malpractice, and products liability in Virginia.

Bridget C.E. Dooling

Research Professor at The George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center

Bridget C.E. Dooling is a Research Professor at The George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center, focusing on regulatory review.

Caleb N. Griffin

Assistant Professor of Law at Belmont University College of Law

Caleb N. Griffin is an Assistant Professor of Law at Belmont University College of Law, researching voting at index fund giants.

Christian R. Burset

Assistant Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School

Christian Burset is an Assistant Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, presenting on the rule of law in the British Empire.

Event Details

Date
January 3-4, 2020
2 days
Location
🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
The Omni Shoreham Hotel
Audience
Legal academics, practitioners, and students