The 27th Annual Federalist Society Faculty Conference is a premier gathering organized by the Federalist Society, scheduled for January 7-8, 2026, at the Loews New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. This event coincides with the AALS Annual Meeting, with sessions and speakers cross-listed in the AALS program. Registration for the Faculty Conference is complimentary; however, access to the AALS Annual Meeting requires separate registration.
The conference agenda features a variety of sessions, including a luncheon debate titled "Resolved: The President Has the Indefeasible Power of Removal," with Professors Aditya Bamzai and Andrea Katz, moderated by Professor Kristin Hickman. Additionally, there are "7 Minute Presentations of Works in Progress" panels, where scholars present their latest research on topics such as textualism, precedent, foreign affairs polarization, and delegation.
Attendees can look forward to engaging discussions led by esteemed academics from institutions like the University of Virginia, Washington University, Vanderbilt University, and Notre Dame Law School. The event provides ample opportunities for networking with peers, exchanging ideas, and exploring collaborative research endeavors.
This conference is ideal for legal scholars, law professors, and researchers interested in contemporary legal issues and scholarly discourse. It offers a platform to present research, receive feedback, and engage with a community dedicated to the development of legal scholarship.
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Speakers(9)
Aditya Bamzai
Professor of Law at University of Virginia School of Law
Aditya Bamzai is a Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, specializing in administrative law, civil procedure, and federal courts.
Andrea Katz
Associate Professor of Law at Washington University School of Law
Andrea Katz is an Associate Professor of Law at Washington University School of Law, focusing on constitutional law and the separation of powers.
Brian Fitzpatrick
Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free Enterprise, Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University Law School
Brian Fitzpatrick is the Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free Enterprise and Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University Law School, known for his work in class action litigation and judicial selection.
Christopher Wolfe
Associate Professor of Political Science at University of St. Thomas
Christopher Wolfe is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of St. Thomas, with expertise in constitutional theory and American political thought.
Haley Proctor
Associate Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School
Haley Proctor is an Associate Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, focusing on administrative law and regulatory policy.
Jide Okechuku Nzelibe
Howard and Elizabeth Chapman Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Jide Okechuku Nzelibe is the Howard and Elizabeth Chapman Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, specializing in international law and constitutional law.
Jonathan Green
Associate Professor of Law at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Jonathan Green is an Associate Professor of Law at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, with research interests in legal history and jurisprudence.
Kristin Hickman
Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual Life, McKnight Presidential Professor in Law, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Harlan Albert Rogers Professor in Law, Associate Director, Corporate Institute at University of Minnesota Law School
Kristin Hickman serves as Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual Life and holds multiple professorships at the University of Minnesota Law School, with expertise in tax law and administrative law.
Michael Moreland
University Professor of Law and Religion, Director, Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
Michael Moreland is the University Professor of Law and Religion and Director of the Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, specializing in law and religion.
Event Details
- Date
- January 2-4, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New Orleans, United States
- Loews New Orleans Hotel
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal scholars, law professors, and researchers.