Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter

Feb. 21 - Richard Epstein on Just Compensation

2012-02-09T17:00:00.001-05:00

On Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

What Compensation Is Just in Just Compensation Cases?

Faculty:
Professor Richard Epstein
Professor, New York University School of Law
Senior Lecturer, University of Chicago School of Law
Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution

Location:
Drinker Biddle LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
130 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Check-in and reception begins 5:00 p.m. Program begins at 5:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Registration fee is $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for paid Federalist Society members. No charge to law students.

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society." Attendance is limited, and preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call Meredith Cooper at (215) 569-5500, or e-mail .

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Feb. 8 - Obamacare: What Will the Supreme Court Hear?

2012-02-03T09:00:00.000-05:00

On Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Obamacare: What Will the Supreme Court Hear?

Faculty:
Karen R. Harned, Esq.
Executive Director, National Federation of Independent Business
Small Business Legal Center & Co-Counsel for Private Petitioners

Location:
Dilworth Paxson LLP
1500 Market Street, Suite 3500E
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Check-in and reception begins 5:00 p.m. Program begins at 5:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Registration fee is $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for paid Federalist Society members. No charge to law students.

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society." Attendance is limited, and preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call Meredith Cooper at (215) 569-5500, or e-mail .

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Jan. 19 - A Debate on Original Intent

2012-01-19T17:30:00.000-05:00

On Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

A Debate on Original Intent

Faculty:
Professor Stephanos Bibas
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Professor Earl Maltz
Rutgers University School of Law – Camden
Professor Gerardo Vidostegui
Rutgers University School of Law – Camden
Professor Craig Green
Temple Law School

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
Marvin Comisky Conference Center
One Logan Square
130 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Check-in and reception begins 5:00 p.m. Program begins at 5:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for paid Federalist Society members. No charge for law students.

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society." Attendance is limited, and preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call Meredith Cooper at (215) 569-5500, or e-mail .

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Dec. 19 - Health Reform Recusals

2011-12-19T17:30:00.000-05:00

On Monday, December 19, 2011 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Health Reform: Should Any Supreme Court Justices Recuse Themselves?

Faculty:
Carrie Severino, Esq.
Chief Counsel and Policy Director for the Judicial Crisis Network

Location:
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square
130 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Check-in and reception begins 5:00 p.m. Program begins at 5:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of Ethics CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for paid Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00.

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society." Attendance is limited, and preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call Meredith Cooper at (215) 569-5500, or e-mail .

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Aug. 11 - Public-Sector Unionism

2011-08-11T17:30:00.000-04:00

On Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly present:

Public-Sector Unionism: Does It Need to Be Curbed?

Faculty:
Raymond J. LaJeunesse, Esq.
Vice President and Legal Director of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation

Location:
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square
130 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Check-in and reception begins 5:00 p.m. Program begins at 5:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00.

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society." Attendance is limited, and preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call Meredith Cooper at (215) 569-5500, or e-mail .

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July 26 - 8th Annual Supreme Court Roundup with Hon. Paul Clement

2011-07-26T17:30:00.000-04:00

This is a CLE event not to be missed! Former United States Solicitor General Paul Clement provides an analysis of the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence for the 2010-2011 Term, including discussion of cases that he personally argued before the Supreme Court. Be sure to send your RSVP!

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On Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 5:30 p.m., we will proudly present our 8th annual United States Supreme Court Roundup, with the Honorable Paul D. Clement, former Solicitor General of the United States.

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
130 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Admission is $20.00 for non-members, $10.00 for Federalist Society members. (We regret an error in a previous version of this notice.)

For more information or to preregister, call Meredith Cooper at (215) 569-5500, or e-mail .

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May 16 - Sen. Toomey on the Debt

2011-05-16T17:30:00.000-04:00

On Monday, May 16, 2011, at 11:45 AM, the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

The Honorable Patrick J. Toomey
United States Senator

Debt and Addressing our Nation's Fiscal and Economic Challenges

Registration fee of $10.00 includes lunch. (No CLE credit is offered.) Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society."

Attendance is limited, and preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call Meredith Cooper at (215) 569-5500, or e-mail .

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
Tenth Floor Boardroom
One Logan Square
130 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Mar. 23 - Health Care Debate

2011-03-23T17:00:00.000-04:00

On Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM, the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Lawful or Not?
A Debate on the Constitutionality of the
Individual Health Care Mandate

Faculty:
Professor Rand E. Rosenblatt
Rutgers University School of Law, Camden

David B. Rivkin, Esq.
Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP

Rivkin is the lead attorney in the Florida v. HHS lawsuit, filed on behalf of 26 state attorneys general, in which the U.S. District Court declared the entire health care law void.

Location:
Villanova Law School
299 North Spring Mill Road
Villanova, PA
Preregistration is requested. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m. Program begins at 5:30 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00. Free for students.

For more information or to preregister, call Meredith Cooper at (215) 569-5500, or e-mail .

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Feb. 10 - Federalist Society planning meeting

2011-02-10T12:00:00.000-05:00

On February 10, 2011, at noon, the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society will hold a lunchtime planning meeting at Blank Rome. This will be an opportunity to discuss events and speakers that the chapter will host in the next year. We will also discuss general organizational issues and throw the floor open for brainstorming. Lunch will be served.

Please RSVP to Kristy Crouthamel at (215) 569-5500 no later than February 8 if you would like to attend. Feel free to reach out to others who might be interested in participating as well. We hope to see you then.

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA

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Oct. 26 - Civil Rights Enforcement

2010-10-26T17:30:00.000-04:00

On Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Race-Neutral Enforcement of the Civil Rights Laws?
DOJ and the New Black Panther Party Investigation

Faculty:
Todd F. Gaziano
Commissioner, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights;
Director, Center for Legal & Judicial Studies
The Heritage Foundation

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Preregistration is required for security purposes. The deadline for preregistration is Friday, Oct. 22. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m., and the program starts at 5:30 p.m..

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00.

For more information or to preregister, call Meredith Cooper at (215) 569-5500 ext. 4626, or e-mail .

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Aug. 25 - Birthright Citizenship

2010-08-25T12:00:00.000-04:00

On Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 12:00 noon, the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Birthright Citizenship and the Correct Understanding of the Fourteenth Amendment

Faculty:
Dr. John C. Eastman
Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Law and Former Dean
Chapman University School of Law

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Preregistration is required for security purposes. The deadline for preregistration is Monday, Aug. 23. Check in and reception begins 11:45 a.m., and the program starts promptly at noon.

Lunch will be served and is included in the cost of admission. This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $25.00 for non-members, $15.00 for Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $10.00.

For more information or to preregister, call Meredith Cooper at (215) 569-5500 ext. 4626, or e-mail .

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July 26 - 7th Annual Supreme Court Roundup with Hon. Paul Clement

2010-07-26T17:30:00.000-04:00

This is a CLE event not to be missed! Former United States Solicitor General Paul Clement provides an analysis of the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence for the recently concluded 2009-2010 Term, including cases that he personally argued. During his time at the Department of Justice, Clement argued 49 Supreme Court cases, and he continues to be one of the stars of the Supreme Court bar as a partner at King & Spalding in D.C. and head of the firm’s national appellate practice.

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On Monday, July 26, 2010 at 5:30 p.m., we will proudly present our 7th annual United States Supreme Court Roundup, with the Honorable Paul D. Clement, former Solicitor General of the United States.

Location:
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square
Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Admission is $20.00 for non-members requiring CLE credit; $10.00 for Federalist Society members or if no CLE credit is sought.

For more information or to preregister, call Meredith Cooper at (215) 569-5500 ext. 4216, or e-mail .

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June 10 - Health Care Reform

2010-04-28T13:26:00.004-04:00

On Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 5:30 PM, the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Health Care Reform:
Understanding and Challenging the New Law

Faculty:
John S. Hoff, Esq.
Trustee, Galen Institute
Health Care Lawyer and Policy Analyst

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
John Hoff has a unique background that combines both health care policy and legal expertise. He served as the Health Attaché of the United States Mission to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the U.S. Mission to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) from 2005-2009. While stationed in Paris, Mr. Hoff represented the U.S. Government on a broad range of issues of health and science policy on the international level, including intellectual property rights, health information technology, medical innovation, and comparative health systems data.

Prior to his work with UNESCO and the OECD, Mr. Hoff served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He was in charge of the Office of Disability, Aging, and Long Term Care Policy. He led the Office’s research on these issues, and also worked on additional policy initiatives such as reform of the medical malpractice litigation system, improvements in patient safety, and reform of the health care financing system.

Before joining the Government, Mr. Hoff practiced law for more than 30 years, specializing in health law and policy.

A founding board member of the Galen Institute, Hoff has published a number of articles and drafted legislation on health care issues, including the first bill introduced in Congress for market-based health care reform.

Preregistration is required for security purposes. The deadline for preregistration is Monday, June 7. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00.

For more information or to preregister, call Kristy Crouthamel at (215) 569-5500, or e-mail .

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May 10 - Citizens United and the Future of Campaign Finance Law

2010-04-28T13:14:00.003-04:00

On Monday, May 10, 2010 at 5:30 PM, the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society and the Philadelphia Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society are proud to jointly present a debate on:

Citizens United and the Future of Campaign Finance Law

Faculty:

Hans von Spakovsky
Senior Legal Fellow/Manager, Civil Justice Reform Initiative, Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, The Heritage Foundation

Doug Kendall
Founder and President, Constitutional Accountability Center

Location:
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Hans von Spakovsky is responsible for the Heritage Foundation's initiative studying the legal aspects of elections such as campaign finance, voter fraud, voter identification laws, registration and equipment issues — important topics in an era of razor-thin victory margins for national candidates. Before joining Heritage in 2008, von Spakovsky served for two years as a commissioner on the Federal Election Commission, which is responsible for enforcing federal campaign finance laws for all congressional and presidential elections, including the public funding program.

Doug Kendall will discuss Citizens United and the Constitutional Accountability Center's (CAC) ongoing work on the key issue addressed in that opinion: namely, whether corporations have the same rights as individuals, particularly when it comes to influencing electoral politics. CAC recently published an historical and legal account of that question, entitled A Capitalist Joker: The Strange Origins, Disturbing Past and Uncertain Future of Corporate Personhood in American Law.

Preregistration is required for security purposes. The deadline for preregistration has been extended; please RSVP as soon as possible. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00.

For more information or to preregister, call Kristy Crouthamel at (215) 569-5500, or e-mail .

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Feb. 18 - Prof. John Yoo, Crisis and Command

2010-02-12T13:08:00.006-05:00

On Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 5:30 PM, the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents a lecture and book signing:

Crisis and Command:
Executive Power from Washington to Lincoln

Faculty:
John C. Yoo
Professor of Law, UC Berkeley School of Law

Location:
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Professor Yoo's book Crisis and Command: A History of Executive Power from George Washington to George W. Bush will be available for purchase.

Preregistration is required for security purposes. The deadline for preregistration has been extended to noon tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 24). Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00.

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

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Oct. 29 - Justice McCaffery at Villanova

2009-10-20T11:32:00.007-04:00

On Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter and the Villanova Law School Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly present:

From Philly Cop to Supreme Court Justice

Speaker:
Honorable Seamus McCaffery
Justice, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Location:
Villanova Law School (New Building)
Room 101
299 North Spring Mill Road
Villanova, PA 19085-1597

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Preregistration is requested for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:30 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00 for non-students. Admission is free to law students.

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

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Personal Perspectives on the Rule of Law in Iraq

2009-09-14T16:39:00.003-04:00

On Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 5:30 PM, the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Personal Perspectives on the Rule of Law in Iraq

The event will feature former federal judge Stephen Orlofsky, who served in Iraq shortly after the removal of Saddam Hussein, with the provisional authority's team that helped to set up free (i.e., not autocratic) courts. He will be joined by Professor Ilya Shapiro, who works with the Cato Institute and spent a summer with General Petraeus, working on legal issues.

Faculty:
Ilya Shapiro, Esq.
Senior Fellow in Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Editor-in-Chief, Cato Supreme Court Review
Hon. Stephen M. Orlofsky
Partner, Blank Rome LLP
Former United States District Judge, D.N.J.

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00.

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

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6th Annual Supreme Court Roundup with Hon. Paul Clement

2009-07-15T11:00:00.002-04:00

This is a CLE event not to be missed! Former United States Solicitor General Paul Clement provides an analysis of the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence for the recently concluded 2008-2009 Term, including discussion of cases that he personally argued before the Supreme Court, and his insights into the Sotomayor nomination. About 200 lawyers attended last year — be sure to send your RSVP!

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On Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 5:30 p.m., we will proudly present our sixth annual United States Supreme Court Roundup: The Roberts Court in Transition, with the Honorable Paul D. Clement, former Solicitor General of the United States.

Please note that this will be an evening event, at a new location:

Location:
Duane Morris LLP
Morris Café (1st Floor)
30 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Admission is $20.00 for non-members, $10.00 for Federalist Society members.

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

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Jonathan Adler on the Supreme Court

2009-05-21T15:00:00.006-04:00

On Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 5:30 PM, the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Is the Roberts Court Conservative?
Do the Court's Opinions Support Its Critics?

Faculty:
Prof. Jonathan H. Adler
Columnist at National Review Online and
Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Location:
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00.

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

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The Federalist Papers

2009-05-11T14:52:00.004-04:00

The Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies does not sponsor the following course, but we thought our members and friends would like to know:

The Federalist Papers, a course with Professor Thomas Patrick Burke, will be offered on six Tuesday evenings, from June 2 to July 7, 2009, in Wynnewood, PA. For further information, including location and fees, visit the web site of the Wynnewood Institute at: http://wynnewood.org/courses/federalist_papers_Summer_2009/.

Debate on Bankruptcy and Debtor Relief

2009-04-08T11:45:00.005-04:00

On Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 5:30 PM, the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society and the Philadelphia Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society are proud to jointly present a debate on:

Bankruptcy and Debtor Relief
in a Time of Financial and Economic Crisis

Faculty:

Prof. Todd J. Zywicki
Professor of Law, George Mason University School of Law

Prof. William J. Woodward, Jr.
Professor of Law, Temple Univ. Beasley School of Law
Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00.

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

Kurt Lash on States' Rights

2009-04-01T09:00:00.000-04:00

On Wednesday, April 1, 2009, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m., the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies is pleased to present:

Whither States’ Rights?
The Tenth Amendment in the 21st Century

Faculty:
Professor Kurt T. Lash
James P. Bradley Chair of Constitutional Law
at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

Location:
Pepper Hamilton LLP
3000 Two Logan Square
18th & Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Preregistration is required for security purposes.
Check in and reception begins 11:45 a.m.
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.
Program begins at 12:30 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Lunch and Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $25.00 for non-members, $15.00 for members. If no CLE credit is requested, lunch and admission is $10.00.

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

Pedro Ramos on Governing Philadelphia

2009-03-23T15:05:00.000-04:00

On Monday, March 23, 2009, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies is pleased to present:

Governing Philadelphia:
Separation of Powers, the Home Rule Charter,
and How Government Works

Faculty:
Pedro A. Ramos, Esq.
Partner, Blank Rome LLP
Former City Solicitor of Philadelphia

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00.

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

A Conversation with Justice Scalia

2008-10-27T14:59:00.000-04:00

On Monday, October 27, 2008, at 5:00 p.m., the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies is pleased to present:

A Conversation with Justice Antonin Scalia

Hon. Antonin Scalia
Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court

Location:
The Union League of Philadelphia
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Preregistration is required for security purposes.
Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.
Program begins promptly at 5:30 p.m.

Note: This event will end well before the beginning of the World Series game, should Game 5 be necessary.

Justice Scalia will also be signing copies of his book:
Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges
after the event. Copies available for purchase.

Registration Fee:
$10.00 for students, $25.00 for lawyers and non-students
Payment accepted at the door by cash or check payable to “The Federalist Society.”

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit.

To register online, visit www.fed-soc.org/scalia,
or click the "Register" button below:

For more information, or to register by phone, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600.

Press guidelines: Still photographers, pencil and pad coverage only; recording devices for note-taking purposes but not for broadcast. Still photographers may take photos for the first few minutes (1-2 minutes) at the beginning of the event and again at the end of the event.

The 2008 Election: What Is at Stake for the Federal Judiciary?

2008-09-24T17:26:00.000-04:00

On Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 5:30 PM, the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society and the Philadelphia Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society are proud to jointly present a debate on:

The 2008 Election: What Is at Stake for the Federal Judiciary?

Faculty:

Hon. Rachel Brand
Counsel, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP
Former Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy,
United States Department of Justice

David Barron
Professor of Law, Harvard Law School
Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for Federalist Society members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00.

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

5th Annual Supreme Court Roundup with Hon. Paul Clement

2008-07-15T16:00:00.000-04:00

On Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 12:00 p.m., we proudly present our fifth annual United States Supreme Court Roundup Luncheon with the Honorable Paul D. Clement, Solicitor General of the United States.

Location:
The Union League of Philadelphia
Broad and Sansom Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for this luncheon. Seating is limited, and walk-in registrations will not be accepted. Luncheon begins at 12:00 noon.

Continuing Legal Education credit is available at no additional charge. This program is approved in Pennsylvania for 1 hour of substantive CLE credit.

Please RSVP by e-mail to CLE@philafedsoc.org, or call (215) 981-4236 and ask for Mary Miller.

The "Reporter's Privilege" vs. National Security

2008-06-02T11:17:00.000-04:00

On Monday, June 2, 2008 at 5:30 PM, we proudly present:
The "Reporter's Privilege" vs. National Security:
When Should Journalists Be Required to Testify?

Faculty:
Mark Grannis
Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP
Michael Berry
Levine Sullivan Koch & Schulz, LLP
Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is $5.00. (No charge for law students and judicial branch employees.)

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

Douglas Kmiec on Law and Religion

2008-05-06T17:00:00.000-04:00

On Tuesday, May 6, 2008, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies is pleased to present:

The False Notion of Neutrality Between Religion and No Religion

Faculty:
Prof. Douglas W. Kmiec
Caruso Chair and Professor of Constitutional Law, Pepperdine Law School

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15 for non-members, $5 for members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is free.

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

Debate on the Second Amendment

2008-04-17T09:52:00.000-04:00

Next week, on Thursday, April 17, 2008, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies is pleased to present a debate:

The Supreme Court Takes Up the Second Amendment

Faculty:
Alan Gura, Esq., Lead counsel in D.C. v. Heller
Partner, Gura & Possessky, PLLC
Brian J. Siebel, Esq.
Sr. Attorney, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15 for non-members, $5 for members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is free.

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

Orin Kerr on Judicial Activism

2008-02-25T11:04:00.000-05:00

On Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies is pleased to present:

What Is Judicial Activism?

Faculty:
Prof. Orin Kerr
George Washington University Law School

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15 for non-members, $5 for members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is free.

For more information or to preregister, call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600, or e-mail .

Nov. 20 CLE on IP Law and Policy

2007-11-20T10:57:00.000-05:00

On Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 5:30 PM, the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies is pleased to present:
Intellectual Property Law and Policy: The Politics of Reform

Faculty:
Charles M. Fish
Vice President & Chief Patent Counsel, TimeWarner Inc.
Prof. Michael W. Carroll
Villanova University School of Law
Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m. Hot hors d'oeuvres, soft drinks, beer and wine will be served.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15 for non-members, $5 for members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is free.

For more information or to preregister, e-mail CLE@philafedsoc.org, or call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600.

Bibas on Originalism

2007-11-01T22:15:00.000-04:00

On November 1, 2007 from 12:00 noon to 1:15 p.m., the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies is pleased to present:

Has the conservative Supreme Court gone soft on crime?
Justice Scalia's pro-defendant turn, originalism, and formalism

Faculty:
Prof. Stephanos Bibas
University of Pennsylvania Law School

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 11:45 a.m. Luncheon begins at 12:00 noon.

Lunch is included. This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $25 for non-members, $15 for members. If no CLE credit is requested, $10 for lunch only.

For more information or to preregister, e-mail CLE@philafedsoc.org, or call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600.

Sequeira and Cannon on Labor Law

2007-10-23T13:00:00.000-04:00

On Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 5:30 PM, we proudly present:
Card-Check and More: Current Controversies in Labor Law

Faculty:
Hon. Leon R. Sequeira
Assistant Secretary for Policy, U.S. Department of Labor
Prof. John J. Cannon
Villanova University School of Law
NEW location:
Pepper Hamilton LLP
3000 Two Logan Square
18th & Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $15 for non-members, $5 for members. If no CLE credit is requested, admission is free.

For more information or to preregister, e-mail CLE@philafedsoc.org, or call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600.

Photos of the 4th Annual Supreme Court Roundup with Hon. Paul Clement

2007-10-09T08:00:00.000-04:00

Curt Levey and Stacy Hawkins on Diversity

2007-09-18T22:39:00.000-04:00

On Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 12:00 noon, we proudly present:

Should Clients Require Their Law Firms to Promote Diversity?

Faculty:
Curt Levey
Executive Director, Committee for Justice
Stacy Hawkins
Diversity Coordinator, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 11:45 a.m. Luncheon begins at 12:00 noon.

Lunch is included. This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $25 for non-members, $15 for members. If no CLE credit is requested, $10 for lunch only.

For more information or to preregister, e-mail CLE@philafedsoc.org, or call Kathy Phy at (215) 864-9600.

4th Annual Supreme Court Roundup with Hon. Paul Clement

2007-07-17T12:00:00.000-04:00

On Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 12:00 p.m., we proudly present our fourth annual United States Supreme Court Roundup Luncheon with the Honorable Paul D. Clement, Solicitor General of the United States.

Location:
The Union League of Philadelphia
Broad and Sansom Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for this luncheon. Seating is limited, and walk-in registrations will not be accepted. Luncheon begins at 12:00 noon.

Cost: $55.00 per person. Firms or groups may reserve seating at $225 for a half-table (seats 4), $425 for a table of eight, or $525 for a table of ten.

Continuing Legal Education credit is available at no additional charge. This program is approved in Pennsylvania for 1 hour of substantive CLE credit.

Please RSVP by July 5 by e-mail to CLE@philafedsoc.org, or call (215) 981-4236 and ask for Mary Miller.

Andy McCarthy on War Powers

2007-06-15T12:00:00.000-04:00

On Friday, June 15, 2007 from 12:00 noon to 1:20 p.m.:

Who's the Commander-in-Chief?
What is Congress's Power to Bring the Troops Home from Iraq?

Faculty:
Andrew C. McCarthy
Senior Fellow, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Director, Center for Law and Counterterrorism

Location:
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
18th & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Preregistration is required for security purposes. Check in and reception begins 11:45 a.m. Luncheon begins at 12:00 noon.

Lunch is included. This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $25 for non-members, $15 for members. If no CLE credit is requested, $10 for lunch only.

For more information or to preregister, e-mail CLE@philafedsoc.org, or call 607-351-2490.

Jonathan Adler on Climate Change

2007-02-21T17:30:00.000-05:00

On Feb. 21, 2007, we presented:
Hot Times at the High Court:
Will the Supreme Court Control Climate Change Policy?

Faculty:
Jonathan H. Adler
Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law

John Yoo on 9/11

2006-11-14T18:30:00.001-05:00

On Nov. 14, 2006, we co-sponsored with the National Constitution Center a presentation by Prof. John Yoo, called "An Inside Look at the White House Response to 9/11."

Click here for details.

3rd Annual Supreme Court Roundup with Hon. Paul Clement

2006-07-10T12:00:00.000-04:00

On Monday, July 10, 2006 at 12:00 p.m., we proudly presented our third annual United States Supreme Court Roundup Luncheon with the Honorable Paul D. Clement, Solicitor General of the United States.

Location:
The Union League of Philadelphia
Broad and Sansom Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Eugene Scalia on Labor Law

2006-06-15T17:30:00.000-04:00

On Wednesday, June 14, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., we proudly presented:
Current Trends in Labor and Employment Law:
From Whistleblowers to the Labor Movement

Faculty:
Hon. Eugene Scalia
Partner, Gibson Dunn
Solicitor for the U.S. Department of Labor (2001-03)

Wiretapping Terrorists in America

2006-03-30T17:30:00.000-05:00

On Thursday, March 30, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., we proudly presented:
Wiretapping Terrorists in America:
The Scope of Presidential Authority

Faculty:
David B. Rivkin
Partner, Baker Hostetler
Larry Frankel
Legislative Director, ACLU of Pennsylvania

Moderated by Edward Turzanski
Professor of Political Science, La Salle University

Ed Whelan on the Alito Nomination

2005-12-08T17:30:00.000-05:00

On Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., we proudly presented:
The Judicial Nomination of Samuel Alito

Faculty:
M. Edward Whelan III
President, Ethics & Public Policy Center
M. Edward Whelan III is the President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He directs EPPC's program on The Constitution, the Courts, and the Culture. He is a frequent contributor to National Review Online and its Bench Memos blog.

Mr. Whelan, a lawyer and a former law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, has served in positions of responsibility in all three branches of the federal government. From just before the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, until joining EPPC, Mr. Whelan was the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel in the U.S. Department of Justice. In that capacity, he advised the White House Counsel's Office, the Attorney General and other senior DOJ officials, and Departments and agencies throughout the executive branch on difficult and sensitive legal questions. Mr. Whelan previously served on Capitol Hill as General Counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. In addition to clerking for Justice Scalia, he was a law clerk to Judge J. Clifford Wallace of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Ken Mehlman on Judicial Confirmations

2005-09-22T17:30:00.000-04:00

On Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.:
Judicial Confirmations:
Crossroads of Law and Politics

Faculty:
Kenneth B. Mehlman, Esq.
Chairman, Republican National Committee

2nd Annual Supreme Court Roundup with Hon. Paul Clement

2005-07-22T12:00:00.000-04:00

On Friday, July 22, 2005 at 12:00 p.m., we proudly presented our second annual United States Supreme Court Roundup Luncheon with the Honorable Paul D. Clement, Solicitor General of the United States.

Location:
The Union League of Philadelphia
Broad and Sansom Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Alexander Hamilton

2005-06-28T17:30:00.000-04:00

On Tuesday, June 28, 2005 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
Alexander Hamilton, Judicial Review, and Original Intent

Faculty:
Stephen M. Orlofsky
Partner, Blank Rome LLP
Former United States District Judge, D.N.J.
Brian T. Guthrie
Partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Moderated by:
Judd A. Serotta
Associate, Blank Rome LLP
President, Federalist Society, Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter

Scott Kieff on IP Law

2005-04-11T17:30:00.000-04:00

On Monday, April 11, 2005 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
Trends at the Interface of
Intellectual Property and Antitrust Law

Faculty:
Prof. F. Scott Kieff
Associate Professor, Washington University School of Law;
Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University

The Scalia-Breyer Debate

2005-03-03T17:30:00.000-05:00

On Thursday, March 3, 2005 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.:
The Scalia-Breyer Debate:
The Relevance of Foreign Law for American Constitutional Adjudication

Video Presentation:
Hon. Antonin Scalia
Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court
Hon. Stephen Breyer
Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court
On January 13, 2005, Justices Scalia and Breyer engaged one another in a historic public debate at American University's Washington College of Law. The Justices addressed such topics as using foreign court precedent in deciding U.S. constitutional cases, and whether the U.S. should take into account shifting world standards on social and moral issues such as the death penalty.

With the kind permission of C-SPAN, we present the video of this historic debate, followed by live discussion of the issues presented. The discussion will be moderated by Judd A. Serotta of Blank Rome LLP, and Stewart M. Wiener of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.

This program is approved in Pennsylvania for two (2) hours of substantive CLE credit.