This is our first event of the school year, so we will be introducing the board to the incoming 1L class and continue to try and build a community amongst the student body. We will be introducing our plan for the school year and solicit recommendations from the students on how to make this club work best for them. Of course, we want to show them a great time and provide food (In-n-out) in order to build our reputation as a welcoming and positive group in our school community.
Duke Law ACS General Body Meeting
Join ACS for Our General Body Meeting & Kickoff!
Come learn about the American Constitution Society (ACS), our mission, and the exciting events we have planned for the year. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow progressive law students and get involved in one of the most active legal organizations on campus.
1Ls: Interested in joining ACS leadership? Come learn about the 1L Representative application process and how you can make an impact from day one!
Food will be provided. All are welcome — we can’t wait to see you there!
A Conversation with Judge J. Paul Oetken
Judge Oetken will speak on the challenges of being a judge and issues facing the American Judiciary, and has confirmed their attendance. He will also speak about his life and experience and views from the bench. J. Paul Oetken, is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. He is the first openly gay man to be confirmed as an Article III judge.
Professor Kent Greenfield - Guest Speaker
Kent Greenfield, a prominent constitutional law professor, is coming to William H. Bowen School of Law to talk about the United States Constitution. As part of the event, Professor Greenfield will examine if we are in a constitutional crisis under the current administration.
ACS Northwestern: "ACS Fall Kickoff"
ACS Northwestern plans on hosting a fall kickoff event to inform the 1Ls who we are, what our purpose is, and what our values are. We are putting together a presentation as Executive Board Members of our school's chapter to all present at the meeting. We do not plan on having a speaker. We plan on allotting time for socializing after the presentation to encourage network and building friendships with fellow progressive law students. We would like to have food available to encourage attendance.
Akhil Reed Amar at Penn Law
We had Professor Akhil Reed Amar to discuss his new book, Born Equal. We handed out books and filmed his podcast along with Professors Kate Shaw and Kermit Roosevelt. It was co-hosted with FedSoc.