The goal of this series is to foster discussions about the Trump Administration’s executive orders. We want students to know both what is currently happening in the federal government and why it matters as we work to understand the impacts of the flurry of executive orders on our country's legal framework. To do so, ACS is planning to host recurring meetings where different faculty members speak at each meeting for ~15 minutes about a particular way the Trump EOs intersect with their area(s) of expertise and then engage in conversation with students over a brown-bag lunch. 

Will be hosting Dan Epps (professor at WashU Law) to speak to members about SCOTUS reform proposals.

Join us for a presentation on the current state of the American legal system with Somil Trivedi, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Democracy Forward. Mr. Trivedi earned his JD from Boston University School of Law, and previously worked as a Staff Attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, as well as a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice. Mr. Trivedi's career experience and current work at Democracy Forward provide critical insights into the current state of America's judiciary.

Speaker: Somil Trivedi

RSVP required for lunch, not required for attendance.

RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepSvuVTDqfJJagN5X1jFFxB97BWOcNlUt7DGrG9O8MrFBIAg/viewform?usp=header

The American Constitution Society at OCU Law, along with other student organizations such as the Federalist Society and the Organization for the Advancement of Women in Law, will host a panel event on March 6th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Discussion would be over three main topics: 1) the historical development of the Equal Protection Clause with emphasis on US caselaw over gender, race, and disabilities, 2) analysis of the recent Executive Order's impact on DEI programs, and 3) whether the EO is consistent with the US Constitution. Our Speakers will include: Jeremy Telman as moderator, Professor Maria Kolar as panelist, Professor Andrew Spiropoulos as panelist, Vice President of DEI at OKCU Talia Carroll, and Executive Director of the Oklahoma ACLU Tamya Cox Touré. There will be a q&a portion near the end of the event. Dinner will be provided.

ACS Speed Networking with ACS Madison Lawyers Chapter, Thursday, March 6th from 5 to 7 PM at Stafford Rosenbaum in their downtown Madison office. Registration is capped at 40 students. 

Student? Register here: https://forms.gle/Avd2t8tj2eUZP3mc6

Attorney? Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5cnxwUjcroli70fZSItoGK4_bJgZ7HZbEpRNr0kg3AezRJQ/viewform

Join us for "A Profile in Public Service," featuring a conversation with Nan Forbes, Assistant Public Defender for Winchester County, VA. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from a dedicated public servant about her career, challenges, and insights into the justice system.

Register Here: https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/nFh9i5uaRpmCLjJ66YVSig