Along with Federalist Society, ACS is putting on a Supreme Court Preview where four professors are going to cover the upcoming docket.

Join ACS Georgia lawyers and others in various public interest-related fields for an intriguing Public Interest panel, Q&A session and networking opportunities. The panel, in formation, includes:

• Mathew Wilson from Bell Wilson Law Firm,
• Cruz Espitia from Kids In Need of Defense,
• Wingo Smith from Spears & Filipovits, LLC, and
• Meghan McCulloch from the Georgia Legal Services Program.

Join the Rutgers Law School — Newark chapter of the American Constitution Society for an insightful discussion on criminal appellate practice with the Bronx County District Attorney, featuring:

Bureau Chief Yael Levy

ADA Nicole Neckles

ADA Saad Siddiqui

Supervising ADA Cynthia Carlson

The panelists will share their expertise on the appellate process, the role of the District Attorney’s office in post-conviction cases, and how appellate decisions influence justice. The event will be followed by a Q&A session, offering attendees the chance to engage with the speakers. We hope to see you there!

Co-sponsored by: Criminal Law Society, PILSA, and Women’s Law Forum.

ACS had a PA Supreme Court justice and a PA Superior Court judge with us to speak about state courts and their importance. Afterwards, our board chatted in a small group with the justice and the judge.

The American Constitution Society (ACS) invites you to a conversation with Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty and Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Maria McLaughlin. Please join us on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM in Gittis 213. We’ll begin with lunch at 11:50 AM, followed by an in-depth discussion on the vital role of state appellate courts in our legal system.

Our panel will explore the unique structure of Pennsylvania's appellate system and the courts' role as arbiters of significant state law issues. Justice Dougherty and Judge McLaughlin will share firsthand insights into the decision-making processes that shape one of the busiest and most influential appellate court systems in the country.

Lunch will be provided. Questions are welcome, and we hope you’ll join us for this engaging event!

ACS and the Environmental Law & Policy Clinic will be hosting Sarah Harrington, former deputy assistant attorney general of the D.O.J. and current partner at Covington for a lunch talk focused on appellate advocacy and environmental law in WCC 3016 at 12:30. The talk will cover important topics such as recent victories and setbacks in environmental litigation, as well as the potential threats looming for the EPA and other federal or state agency rules in a post-Loper Bright and post-Corner Post world. The talk will also give students insights into careers in appellate work, environmental advocacy, and public service more generally.