Judge Ana Reyes was appointed as a United States District Judge on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in February of 2023, assuming the seat previously held by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly. Judge Reyes served as a law clerk to Judge Amalya L. Kearse on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (2001). After clerking, Judge Reyes became a litigation attorney at Williams & Connolly LLP, where she spent her legal career from 2001 to 2023. While there, she served as the co-chair of the firm’s International Disputes practice group and on its Executive Committee. Her practice focused on international litigation, representing foreign governments, foreign government officials, and multinational companies. Judge Reyes also worked on patent, legal malpractice, and other complex civil litigation matters. In 2023, the Hispanic National Bar Foundation presented Judge Reyes with its “Judicial Leadership Award,” which recognizes excellence in the legal profession.
Please join ACS with LLSA in conversation with Judge Reyes.
A Conversation with Chief Judge David Barron (1st Cir.)
A Conversation with Chief Judge David Barron (1st Cir.) (co-sponsor with Virginia Law Review)
Please join the ACS Bay Area Lawyer Chapter and the ACS UC Law San Francisco Student Chapter for a networking happy hour!
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The Columbia Law School Chapter of the American Constitution Society will host a discussion on the Alien Enemies Act litigation to prevent the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan Americans for alleged association with Tren de Aragua. The discussion will feature Patrick Toomey, deputy director of the ACLU National Security Project.
Neil Eggleston is a litigation partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Neil has a distinguished record of public service, and has held a number of senior government roles. He was White House Counsel to President Obama from 2014 to 2017, and advised the president on all legal and constitutional issues across a broad spectrum of domestic and foreign policy matters. Neil’s practice focuses on enforcement defense including at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Attorney’s Offices, and other enforcement agencies. Earlier in his career, Neil served as Associate Counsel to President Clinton from 1993 to 1994. He also served as Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee Investigating the Iran/Contra Affair (1987–1988); Assistant U.S. Attorney (1981–1987); and Chief Appellate Attorney for the Southern District of New York (1986–1987).
Please join ACS in conversation with Mr. Eggleston.
