The 2026 Texas A&M Law Review Symposium, co-sponsored by the Texas A&M Center on the Structural Constitution, will present an in-depth examination of the lessons we can learn from the past and the present challenges of federalism and constitutional law. Panels of noted legal scholars will discuss recent publications that focus on different aspects of constitutional law, with a specific emphasis on federalism.
Texas Supreme Court Justice Evan Young will present an opening keynote providing an examination of state constitutions in our federalism system, with an emphasis on the Texas Constitution. The first panel will discuss Neil Siegel’s The Collective-Action Constitution, the second panel will discuss Alison LaCroix’s The Interbellum Constitution, and the third panel will discuss Richard Primus’s The Oldest Constitutional Question.
The symposium will feature esteemed presenters including Justice Evan Young, Professors Neil Siegel, Lawrence Solum, Alison LaCroix, Judith Resnik, Jane Manners, Richard Primus, H.W. Perry, Jr., and Roderick Hills, Jr. Moderators include Professors Katherine Mims Crocker, H. Brian Holland, and Meg Penrose from Texas A&M University School of Law.
This event is ideal for legal scholars, practitioners, and students interested in constitutional law and federalism. Attendees will gain valuable insights into contemporary challenges and historical perspectives, enhancing their understanding and practice in the field.
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Speakers(13)
Alison LaCroix
Professor of Law at University of Chicago Law School
Professor Alison LaCroix is a legal historian at the University of Chicago Law School, specializing in American legal history and federalism.
Dr. William Sage
Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law
Dr. William Sage is a professor at Texas A&M University School of Law, focusing on health law and policy.
Evan Young
Justice at Texas Supreme Court
Justice Evan Young serves on the Texas Supreme Court, providing an examination of state constitutions in our federalism system, with an emphasis on the Texas Constitution.
H. Brian Holland
Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law
Professor H. Brian Holland teaches at Texas A&M University School of Law, moderating discussions on constitutional law.
H.W. Perry, Jr.
Professor of Law at University of Texas School of Law
Professor H.W. Perry, Jr. teaches at the University of Texas School of Law, specializing in constitutional law and judicial behavior.
Jane Manners
Professor of Law at Fordham School of Law
Professor Jane Manners teaches at Fordham School of Law, with expertise in constitutional law and legal history.
Judith Resnik
Professor of Law at Yale Law School
Professor Judith Resnik is a prominent scholar at Yale Law School, focusing on federalism, procedure, and courts.
Katherine Mims Crocker
Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law
Professor Katherine Mims Crocker is a legal scholar at Texas A&M University School of Law, serving as a moderator for the symposium.
Lawrence B. Solum
Professor of Law at University of Virginia School of Law
Professor Lawrence Solum is a distinguished legal theorist at the University of Virginia School of Law, specializing in constitutional theory and interpretation.
Meg Penrose
Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law
Professor Meg Penrose is a faculty member at Texas A&M University School of Law, moderating panels on federalism and constitutional challenges.
Neil Siegel
Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law
Professor Neil Siegel is a legal scholar at Texas A&M University School of Law, known for his work on constitutional law and federalism.
Richard Primus
Professor of Law at University of Michigan Law School
Professor Richard Primus is a constitutional law expert at the University of Michigan Law School, known for his work on the history of constitutional interpretation.
Roderick Hills, Jr.
Professor of Law at New York University School of Law
Professor Roderick Hills, Jr. is a faculty member at NYU School of Law, focusing on constitutional law and federalism.
Event Details
- Date
- February 20, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Fort Worth, United States
- Texas A&M University School of Law
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal scholars, practitioners, and students interested in constitutional law and federalism.
- CLE Credits
- 5.25 CLE credit hours