This event will provide students with information concerning the American Constitution Society's UTK chapter, including the organization's mission, itinerary for this semester, and ways for students to get involved. Featured speakers will include the ACS executive board and the faculty sponsor.
Free Speech in Crisis
Join the Duke American Constitution Society for a discussion titled, "Free Speech in Crisis." Professors Blocher, Ludington, and Martin will discuss the current challenges facing free expression, the constitutional principles at stake, and what this moment means for the future of democracy.
Organization Fair
Our organization will be participating in the Stetson Law Org Fair, held on the Stetson Law campus, where we will have a table set up to introduce ourselves to the Stetson Law School community. Students will be able to meet members of our executive board, learn more about our mission and upcoming events, and discover ways to get involved. The event is open to all students, and no RSVP is required. We will be joining many other student organizations in showcasing opportunities for engagement.
Voting Rights with Clay Pierce and Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen and Clay Pierce will discuss their work in voting rights and how that work has been changing now that Donald Trump is President. They both are confirmed as speakers and work closely in this area at the ACLU and Texas Civil Rights Project, respectively. We are cosponsored by the Columbia Law Voting Rights Project.
The Justice Department and the Rule of Law: A Prosecutor’s View
Four years after January 6th, Americans are still fighting about what the insurrection means for the rule of law. The facts of that day remain contested, despite a thorough congressional investigation, federal charges against more than 1500 people, and almost 1300 convictions to date. These and other politically sensitive investigations provided fodder for sweeping attacks on the Justice Department’s independence. This is not the first time the department’s work has become politically salient. Today, however, a significant body of laws and norms govern its investigative and prosecution powers. How durable are those guardrails? How are attorneys within the department navigating this fraught moment?
Join us for a conversation with Brendan Ballou, a former January 6th prosecutor, about DOJ history, the January 6th response, and recent challenges to the department’s long standing tradition of non-partisan law enforcement.
Co-sponsored by the Stanford National Security Law Society and the American Constitution Society.
A Look Inside the New York Solicitor General's Office
Join the Cardozo Law School ACS Chapter for a Q&A with Brian D. Ginsberg, current partner at Harris Beach Murtha and former NY SG attorney as he talks with us about a career working for a solicitor general. As an assistant solicitor general, Brian litigated hundreds of appeals, including before the federal bench and the United States Supreme Court. Brian is one of the few private attorneys with such extensive SG experience, allowing him to provide insight into a unique and fulfilling legal career.