Rakoviad: A Conference in Honor of Jack Rakove is a scholarly event organized by Stanford University's Department of History, Department of Political Science, Program in American Studies, Stanford Law School, Stanford Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Humanities Center, and Stanford School of Humanities & Sciences. The conference is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Emeritus Professor Jack Rakove to the fields of U.S. legal history and constitutional studies.
The conference will cover a range of topics related to the American founding, including constitutional structure and rights, slavery and freedom, foreign affairs, originalism, religion, and federalism. Sessions will feature presentations by esteemed scholars such as Jud Campbell, Sanford Levinson, Elizabeth Borgwardt, and Michael McConnell, among others.
In addition to the academic sessions, the conference will offer opportunities for networking and informal discussions during coffee breaks and meals. Notable speakers will include David Kennedy, Alexander Keyssar, Larry Kramer, and Amanda Tyler, who will share reminiscences and tributes to Professor Rakove.
This conference is ideal for scholars, students, and professionals interested in U.S. legal history, constitutional law, and the American founding. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest research and engage in meaningful discussions with leading experts in the field.
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Speakers(30)
Alexander Keyssar
Matthew W. Stirling Jr. Professor of History and Social Policy at Harvard University
Alexander Keyssar is the Matthew W. Stirling Jr. Professor of History and Social Policy at Harvard University, specializing in the history of voting rights and American political institutions.
Alison LaCroix
Robert Newton Reid Professor of Law at University of Chicago
Alison LaCroix is the Robert Newton Reid Professor of Law at the University of Chicago, focusing on American legal history and federalism.
Amalia Kessler
Levin, Mabie & Levin Professor of Law at Stanford University
Amalia Kessler is the Levin, Mabie & Levin Professor of Law at Stanford University, specializing in legal history and civil procedure.
Amanda Tyler
Shannon Cecil Turner Professor of Law at University of California, Berkeley
Amanda Tyler is the Shannon Cecil Turner Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in federal courts and constitutional law.
Anne Twitty
Associate Professor of History at University of Mississippi
Anne Twitty is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Mississippi, focusing on American legal history and slavery.
David Holland
Associate Professor of North American Religious History at Harvard University
David Holland is an Associate Professor of North American Religious History at Harvard University, specializing in the history of religion in America.
David Kennedy
Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History, Emeritus at Stanford University
David Kennedy is the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History, Emeritus, at Stanford University, known for his work on American history and the Great Depression.
Elizabeth Borgwardt
Associate Professor of History at Washington University in St. Louis
Elizabeth Borgwardt is an Associate Professor of History at Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in the history of human rights and international law.
Eric Slauter
Associate Professor of English at University of Chicago
Eric Slauter is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Chicago, specializing in American literature and intellectual history.
Eric Stephen
Lecturer on Law at Harvard University
Eric Stephen is a Lecturer on Law at Harvard University, focusing on constitutional law and legal history.
Greg Ablavsky
Associate Professor of Law at Stanford University
Greg Ablavsky is an Associate Professor of Law at Stanford University, focusing on early American legal history and federal Indian law.
James Campbell
Edgar E. Robinson Professor in United States History at Stanford University
James Campbell is the Edgar E. Robinson Professor in United States History at Stanford University, focusing on African American history and the history of higher education.
James Fishkin
Janet M. Peck Professor of International Communication at Stanford University
James Fishkin is the Janet M. Peck Professor of International Communication at Stanford University, known for his work on deliberative democracy.
Jane Manners
Assistant Professor of Law at Temple University
Jane Manners is an Assistant Professor of Law at Temple University, focusing on legal history and constitutional law.
Jed Shugerman
Professor of Law at Fordham University
Jed Shugerman is a Professor of Law at Fordham University, focusing on constitutional law and the history of judicial appointments.
John Ferejohn
Samuel Tilden Professor of Law at New York University
John Ferejohn is the Samuel Tilden Professor of Law at New York University, specializing in political science and constitutional law.
Jonathan Gienapp
Assistant Professor of History at Stanford University
Jonathan Gienapp is an Assistant Professor of History at Stanford University, specializing in the history of the American Revolution and the early American republic.
Jud Campbell
Associate Professor of Law at University of Richmond
Jud Campbell is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Richmond, focusing on constitutional law and legal history.
Larry Kramer
President at William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Larry Kramer is the President of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and former Dean of Stanford Law School, with expertise in constitutional law and history.
Malick Ghachem
Associate Professor of History at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Malick Ghachem is an Associate Professor of History at MIT, focusing on the history of slavery and legal history in the Atlantic world.
Michael McConnell
Richard and Frances Mallery Professor of Law at Stanford University
Michael McConnell is the Richard and Frances Mallery Professor of Law at Stanford University, specializing in constitutional law and the history of religious freedom.
Pasquale Pasquino
Global Distinguished Professor of Politics at New York University
Pasquale Pasquino is a Global Distinguished Professor of Politics at New York University, focusing on constitutional theory and comparative constitutional law.
Paul Brest
Professor of Law, Emeritus at Stanford University
Paul Brest is a Professor of Law, Emeritus, at Stanford University, known for his work on constitutional law and philanthropy.
Peter Onuf
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Professor of History, Emeritus at University of Virginia
Peter Onuf is the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Professor of History, Emeritus, at the University of Virginia, known for his work on Thomas Jefferson and the early American republic.
Rachel Shelden
Associate Professor of History at Pennsylvania State University
Rachel Shelden is an Associate Professor of History at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in the political and constitutional history of the United States.
Robert Rakove
Lecturer in International Relations at Stanford University
Robert Rakove is a Lecturer in International Relations at Stanford University, specializing in U.S. foreign relations history.
Sanford Levinson
W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law at University of Texas at Austin
Sanford Levinson holds the W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in constitutional law.
Sarah Barringer Gordon
Arlin M. Adams Professor of Constitutional Law and Professor of History at University of Pennsylvania
Sarah Barringer Gordon is the Arlin M. Adams Professor of Constitutional Law and Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on American legal history and religious liberty.
Saul Cornell
Paul and Diane Guenther Chair in American History at Fordham University
Saul Cornell holds the Paul and Diane Guenther Chair in American History at Fordham University, specializing in American legal and constitutional history.
Valerie Deisinger
Assistant Professor of History at Monmouth College
Valerie Deisinger is an Assistant Professor of History at Monmouth College, focusing on American legal history and the judicial abolition of slavery.
Event Details
- Date
- February 24-25, 2023
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Stanford, United States
- Stanford Humanities Center, Levinthal Hall
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Scholars, students, and professionals interested in U.S. legal history, constitutional law, and the American founding.