January 28 - Legal Tools for Combatting ISIS and Foreign Fighters

On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents: 

Professor Nathan A. Sales

Syracuse University College of Law

“Legal Tools for Combatting ISIS and Foreign Fighters.”

Location:
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103
 

Nathan A. Sales is Associate Professor of Law at the Syracuse University College of Law. He teaches and writes in the fields of national security law, counterterrorism law, administrative law, constitutional law, and criminal law.  Professor Sales’s scholarship has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court multiple times, and has appeared in leading publications including the Alabama Law Review, Duke Law Journal, George Washington Law Review, University of Illinois Law Review, Journal of National Security Law and Policy (peer reviewed), Northwestern University Law Review, and Texas Law Review. A frequent contributor to public debates, his commentary has been featured by Agence France-Presse, The Atlantic, BBC, Christian Science Monitor, C-SPAN, France 24, Los Angeles Times, National Review Online, New York Times, NPR, Politico, U.S. News & World Report, Time, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. He has testified before Congress on numerous occasions.

Check-in and reception begins 5:00 p.m.  Program begins at 5:30 p.m.  Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and soft drinks will be provided.

Early Registration Fees: $15.00 for non-members, $5.00 for current members, law students, and clerks, with advance registration only. 

Prices will be $5.00 higher at the door. 

Preregistration is required to receive the discounted price.

Preregister by email to jabed@dilworthlaw.com.

 For questions, call Jeneen Abed at 215-575-7169 

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society."  This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. 

Click here to join our chapter's Facebook group!

November 17 - Immigration: A Conservative Approach to Reform

On Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents: 

Linda Chavez

“Immigration: A Conservative Approach to Reform.”

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

Linda Chavez is chairman of the Center for Equal Opportunity, a non-profit public policy research organization in Sterling, Va. She also writes a weekly syndicated column that appears in newspapers across the country, is a political analyst for FOX News Channel, and hosts a syndicated, daily radio show on Liberty Broadcasting. Ms. Chavez authored "Out of the Barrio: Toward a New Politics of Hispanic Assimilation," which the Denver Post described as a book that "should explode the stereotypes about Hispanics that have clouded the minds of patronizing liberals and xenophobic conservatives alike." National Review describes her newest work, "An Unlikely Conservative: The Transformation of an Ex-Liberal," as a "brilliant, provocative, and moving book." In 2000, Ms. Chavez was honored by the Library of Congress as a "Living Legend" for her contributions to America's cultural and historical legacy.

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

Early Registration Fees: $20.00 for non-members, $10.00 for current members, law students, and clerks, with advance registration only.   

Prices will be $5.00 higher at the door.

Preregistration is required to receive the discounted price.

Preregister by email to mwolfe@dilworthlaw.com.

For questions, call Melissa Wolfe at 215-575-7256

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society."  This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Click here to join our chapter's Facebook group!

October 5 - The First Amendment, The Second Amendment, and 3-D Printers

On Monday, October 5, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. (special starting time), the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents: 

Professor Josh Blackman

“1, 2, 3:  The First Amendment, The Second Amendment, and 3-D Printers.”

Location:
Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
One Logan Square, 20th Floor
18th and Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Professor Blackman is an assistant professor of law at the South Texas College of Law and president of the Harlan Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about the Supreme Court and the Constitution. He is the author of Unprecedented: The Constitutional Challenge to Obamacare, and has published over a dozen law review articles about constitutional law, written numerous op-eds, and been interviewed about the Supreme Court by the New York Times, CNN, ABC News Radio, Reuters, The National Law Journal, The American Bar Association Journal, and Yahoo! News.

***PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL STARTING TIME***

Check-in and reception begins 5:30 p.m.  Program begins at 6:00 p.m.  Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. 

Early Registration Fees: $20.00 for non-members, $10.00 for current members, law students, and clerks, with advance registration only.   

Prices will be $5.00 higher at the door.

Preregistration is required to receive the discounted price.

Preregister by email to jabed@dilworthlaw.com.

For questions, call Janeen Abed at 215-575-7169.

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society."  This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit. Click here to join our chapter's Facebook group!

July 16 - 12th Annual Supreme Court Roundup with Hon. Paul Clement

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 2014-2015 Term, including discussion of cases that he personally argued before the Supreme Court.  Be sure to preregister.

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On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., we will proudly present our 12th annual United States Supreme Court Roundup, with the Honorable Paul D. Clement, former Solicitor General of the United States.



Time:
5:00 p.m. - Registration and Reception
5:30 p.m. - Program begins
Location:
The Union League of Philadelphia
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Cost:
$20.00 for current Federalist Society members, law students, and clerks; $25.00 for non-members with advance registration.
Prices are $5.00 higher without pre-registration.

Click here to register!
Check in and reception begins at 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.
Click here to join our chapter's Facebook group.

May 21 - Religious Freedom

On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Professor Michael P. Moreland
Vice Dean & Professor of Law
at Villanova University School of Law


discussing:
Religious Freedom Restoration Acts
and Free Exercise of Religion in 2015

Location: 
Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
One Logan Square
18th and Cherry Streets
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. 

Early Registration Fees: $20.00 for non-members, $10.00 for current members, law students, and clerks, with advance registration only.  Prices will be $5.00 higher at the door.
Preregistration is required to receive the discounted price.
Preregister by email to jabed@dilworthlaw.com.
For questions, call Janeen Abed at 215-575-7169.

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society."  This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit.

Click here to join our chapter's Facebook group!

April 20 - Obamacare and the Decline of the Rule of Law

On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Professor Jonathan H. Adler
Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law
at Case Western Reserve University School of Law


discussing:
King v. Burwell:
Obamacare and the Decline of the Rule of Law

Location: 
Dilworth Paxson
1500 Market Street, 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. 

Early Registration Fees: $20.00 for non-members, $10.00 for current members, law students, and clerks, with advance registration only.  Prices will be $5.00 higher at the door.
Preregistration is required to receive the discounted price.
Preregister by email to jabed@dilworthlaw.com.
For questions, call Janeen Abed at 215-575-7169.

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society."  This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit.

Click here to join our chapter's Facebook group!

Feb. 2 - Marriage at the Supreme Court

On Monday, February 2, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.
William E. Simon Fellow in Religion and a Free Society
The Heritage Foundation

and
Molly Tack-Hooper, Esq.
Staff Attorney
American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania

on the topic:
Marriage at the U.S. Supreme Court – Round II:
A Debate

Location: 
Dilworth Paxson
1500 Market Street, 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. 

Early Registration Fees: $20.00 for non-members, $10.00 for current members, law students, and clerks, with advance registration only.  Prices will be $5.00 higher at the door.
Preregistration is required to receive the discounted price.
Preregister by email to gengel@dilworthlaw.com.
For questions, call Grace Engel at 215-575-7169.

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society."  This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit.

Click here to join our chapter's Facebook group!

Dec. 11 - Civil Forfeiture debate

On Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Darpana M. Sheth, Esq.
Attorney, Institute for Justice — lead attorney on a federal class action challenging Philadelphia’s civil forfeiture practices

and
Steven J. Latzer, Esq.
Chief of Staff and Deputy District Attorney — oversees civil forfeiture for the Office of the District Attorney, Montgomery Co., PA

debating:
Civil Forfeiture:
Does It Go Too Far?

Location: 
Drinker Biddle LLP
One Logan Square, Ste. 2000
18th and Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996

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

Early Registration Fees: $20.00 for non-members, $10.00 for current members, law students, and clerks, with advance registration only.  Prices will be $5.00 higher at the door.
Preregistration is required to receive the discounted price.
Preregister by email to gengel@dilworthlaw.com.
For questions, call Grace Engel at 215-575-7169.

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society."  This program is approved in Pennsylvania for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit.

Click here to join our chapter's Facebook group!

Nov. 6 - Hobby Lobby

On Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Dr. John C. Eastman

Henry Salvatori Professor of Law and Community Service
and Director, Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence
at Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law

discussing
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
of the Hobby Lobby Decision

Location: 
Drinker Biddle LLP
One Logan Square, Ste. 2000
18th and Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996

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.

Early Registration Fees: $20.00 for non-members, $10.00 for current members, law students, and clerks, with advance registration only.
Prices will be $5.00 higher without advance registration.

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society."  Preregistration is required to receive the discounted price.  For more information or to register, call Grace Engel at (215) 575-7169, or e-mail CLEadmin@philafedsoc.org.

Click here to join our chapter's Facebook group!

Oct. 20 - ISIS, Immigration, and Obamacare

On Monday, October 20, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society proudly presents:

Professor Josh Blackman

discussing
ISIS, Immigration, and Obamacare:
The Constitutionality of President Obama's Actions

Professor Blackman is an assistant professor of law at the South Texas College of Law and president of the Harlan Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about the Supreme Court and the Constitution. He is the author of Unprecedented: The Constitutional Challenge to Obamacare, and has published over a dozen law review articles about constitutional law, written numerous op-eds, and been interviewed about the Supreme Court by the New York Times, CNN, ABC News Radio, Reuters, The National Law Journal, The American Bar Association Journal, and Yahoo! News.

Location: 
Dilworth Paxson LLP
Centre Square East
1500 Market 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.

Early Registration Fees: $20.00 for non-members, $10.00 for current members, law students, and clerks, with advance registration only.
Prices will be $5.00 higher without advance registration.

Payment will be accepted at the door by cash or check to "The Federalist Society."  Preregistration is required to receive the discounted price.  For more information or to register, call Grace Engel at (215) 575-7169, or e-mail CLEadmin@philafedsoc.org.

Click here to join our chapter's Facebook group!

Oct. 9 - Planning meeting & lunch

On Thursday, October 9, 2014, at 12:00 noon, please join us at the planning meeting for the Philadelphia Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society!

Give us your input and wisdom, get involved, and help us to flesh out the chapter's events for the next year. Lunch is on us!

Location:
Dilworth Paxson LLP
Centre Square East
1500 Market Street, 35th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Cost:
No charge, but please
RSVP via email to CLEadmin@philafedsoc.org,
or call Grace Engel at 215-575-7169.

Click here to join our chapter's Facebook group.

July 29 - 11th Annual Supreme Court Roundup with Hon. Paul Clement

Updated:  Please note the time for this event. This program starts at 5:30 p.m., with registration at 5:00 p.m. A previous message incorrectly stated a later time. We regret the error.

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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 2013-2014 Term, including discussion of cases that he personally argued before the Supreme Court.  Be sure to preregister.

* * * * *
On Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., we will proudly present our 11th annual United States Supreme Court Roundup, with the Honorable Paul D. Clement, former Solicitor General of the United States.



Time:
5:00 p.m. - Registration and Reception
5:30 p.m. - Program begins
Location:
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
20th Floor Reception Area
One Logan Square
18th and Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Cost:
$10.00 for current Federalist Society members, law students, and clerks; $20.00 for non-members with advance registration.
Prices are $5.00 higher without pre-registration.

For more information or to RSVP, email CLEadmin@philafedsoc.org, or call Grace Engel at 215-575-7169. 
Check in and reception begins at 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.
Click here to join our chapter's Facebook group.