23rd Annual Federalist Society Faculty Conference
The 23rd Annual Federalist Society Faculty Conference, held virtually from January 6 to 8, 2021, was organized by the Federalist Society's Faculty Division. This event brought together legal scholars and practitioners to discuss and debate pressing issues in law and public policy.
Key topics covered during the conference included the reconsideration of the Supreme Court's decision in Employment Division v. Smith, the extent of state police powers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of corporate social responsibility. Additionally, the conference featured discussions on originalism and its critiques, as well as presentations by young legal scholars on their current research.
The conference provided numerous opportunities for networking and professional development, including panel discussions, debates, and presentations by esteemed legal experts. Notable speakers included Professors Michael McConnell and Eugene Volokh, Judge Janice Rogers Brown, and Professor Richard Garnett, among others.
This conference was particularly beneficial for legal academics, practitioners, and students interested in constitutional law, public policy, and the intersection of law and society. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with leading scholars, gain insights into contemporary legal debates, and contribute to the ongoing discourse in the legal community.
Speakers(31)
Antony Kolenc
Associate Professor of Law at UNT Dallas College of Law
Antony Kolenc is an Associate Professor of Law at UNT Dallas College of Law, specializing in evidence and religious liberty.
Barbara Mouly
Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law
Barbara Mouly is an Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law, focusing on arbitration and dispute resolution.
Bashar Malkawi
Global Professor of Practice in Law at University of Arizona College of Law
Bashar Malkawi is a Global Professor of Practice in Law at the University of Arizona College of Law, specializing in international trade law and policy.
Christina M. Mulligan
Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School
Christina M. Mulligan is the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, focusing on intellectual property and technology law.
Daniel B. Rodriguez
Harold Washington Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Daniel B. Rodriguez is the Harold Washington Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. He served as the school's dean from 2012 to 2018 and specializes in administrative law and state constitutional law.
Daniel Barnhizer
Professor of Law at Michigan State University College of Law
Daniel Barnhizer is a Professor of Law at Michigan State University College of Law, focusing on contract law and legal education.
David Bernstein
University Professor and Executive Director, Liberty & Law Center at Antonin Scalia Law School
David Bernstein is a University Professor and Executive Director of the Liberty & Law Center at Antonin Scalia Law School. He specializes in constitutional law and has authored several books on the subject.
David M. Schizer
Dean Emeritus and Harvey R. Miller Professor of Law and Economics at Columbia Law School
David M. Schizer is the Dean Emeritus and Harvey R. Miller Professor of Law and Economics at Columbia Law School, specializing in tax law and nonprofit organizations.
Eugene Volokh
Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law
Eugene Volokh is the Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law, specializing in First Amendment law. He is the founder of 'The Volokh Conspiracy,' a prominent legal blog.
Ilan Wurman
Associate Professor of Law at Arizona State University College of Law
Ilan Wurman is an Associate Professor of Law at Arizona State University College of Law, focusing on administrative law and constitutional law. He is the author of 'A Debt Against the Living: An Introduction to Originalism'.
Janice Rogers Brown
Lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Law
Janice Rogers Brown is a Lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Law and a retired judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Jennifer Barrow
Climenko Fellow at Harvard Law School
Jennifer Barrow is a Climenko Fellow at Harvard Law School, focusing on criminal law and procedure.
Jesse Merriam
Associate Professor of Political Science at Loyola University Maryland
Jesse Merriam is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Loyola University Maryland, specializing in American constitutional law and legal history.
Jessica Asbridge
Assistant Professor of Law at Baylor University Law Center
Jessica Asbridge is an Assistant Professor of Law at Baylor University Law Center, specializing in constitutional law and legal history.
John C. Harrison
James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law at University of Virginia School of Law
John C. Harrison is the James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, specializing in constitutional history and federal courts.
John O. McGinnis
George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
John O. McGinnis is the George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, focusing on constitutional law and legal technology.
Johnny Rex Buckles
Professor of Law at University of Houston Law Center
Johnny Rex Buckles is a Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, specializing in tax law and nonprofit organizations.
Joshua Kleinfeld
Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Joshua Kleinfeld is a Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, specializing in criminal law and legal philosophy.
Julia D. Mahoney
John S. Battle Professor of Law at University of Virginia School of Law
Julia D. Mahoney is the John S. Battle Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, focusing on property law, government finance, and nonprofit organizations.
Juscelino F. Colares
Schott-van den Eynden Professor of Business Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Juscelino F. Colares is the Schott-van den Eynden Professor of Business Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, specializing in international trade law.
Lee Liberman Otis
Senior Vice President & Director, Faculty Division at The Federalist Society
Lee Liberman Otis is the Senior Vice President and Director of the Faculty Division at The Federalist Society. She has served in various legal positions, including as Associate Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Lynne Marie Kohm
John Brown McCarty Professor of Family Law at Regent University School of Law
Lynne Marie Kohm is the John Brown McCarty Professor of Family Law at Regent University School of Law, focusing on family law and bioethics.
Marc DeGirolami
Cary Fields Professor of Law and Co-Director, Center for Law and Religion at St. John's University School of Law
Marc DeGirolami is the Cary Fields Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center for Law and Religion at St. John's University School of Law, focusing on constitutional law and the First Amendment.
Martin Edwards
Associate Professor of Law at Mississippi College School of Law
Martin Edwards is an Associate Professor of Law at Mississippi College School of Law, focusing on antitrust and competition law.
Michael W. McConnell
Richard and Frances Mallery Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Michael W. McConnell is the Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director of the Constitutional Law Center at Stanford Law School, and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He has argued sixteen cases in the United States Supreme Court and served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Michelle Kundmueller
Assistant Professor of Political Science at Old Dominion University
Michelle Kundmueller is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Old Dominion University, focusing on political theory and constitutional law.
Paolo Saguato
Assistant Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
Paolo Saguato is an Assistant Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, specializing in financial regulation and securities law.
Peter J. Galie
Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Canisius College
Peter J. Galie is a Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Canisius College, focusing on state constitutional law.
Randy E. Barnett
Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Randy E. Barnett is the Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University Law Center and Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution. He is a leading scholar in constitutional law and legal theory.
Richard W. Garnett
Paul J. Schierl/Fort Howard Corporation Professor and Concurrent Professor of Political Science at University of Notre Dame Law School
Richard W. Garnett teaches and writes about the freedoms of speech, association, and religion, and constitutional law. He is the founding director of Notre Dame Law School’s Program on Church, State, and Society.
Scott D. Gerber
Professor of Law at Ohio Northern University School of Law
Scott D. Gerber is a Professor of Law at Ohio Northern University School of Law, specializing in constitutional law and legal history.
Event Details
- Date
- January 7-9, 2021
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal academics, practitioners, and students interested in constitutional law and public policy.