ACS President and former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold will visit the University to discuss recent efforts to enforce an ethical code of conduct for the Supreme Court, along with broader topics concerning the Court's legitimacy, ranging from recent controversial decisions to its potential involvement in the 2024 Presidential election. Professor Graber will moderate the discussion, bringing perspectives from his recent research on the Fourteenth Amendment.

The American Constitution Society (ACS) Minneapolis-St. Paul Lawyer Chapter is pleased to announce that the next Legal Luminary Luncheon will feature the Honorable Jon Schmidt of the Minnesota Court of Appeals. ACS’s Legal Luminary Luncheon series provides an exclusive opportunity for ACS members to dialogue with and learn from leaders in the Twin Cities legal and policy community. The luncheons generally are attended by approximately ten to fifteen members.

Due to the high demand and limited space availability of these luncheons, please let Rory Collins (rory.collins@faegredrinker.com) and Ashley Repp (repp.ashley@dorsey.com) know if you RSVP and are unable to attend. You must be current on your ACS dues to attend this event. If you would like to join, here is a link to the ACS membership website.

Judge Schmidt was appointed by Governor Walz in September 2023. Before being appointed to the bench, Judge Schmidt was a principal attorney at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, a shareholder at Briggs and Morgan and former Board Member of the ACS Minneapolis-St. Paul Lawyer Chapter. He is a past chair of the MSBA Appellate Section and established a pro bono program in which private attorneys represent indigent clients on behalf of the Minnesota Public Defenders’ Office. He earned his B.A. from the University of Minnesota and his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law.

ACS and the Black Law Students Association hosted former Mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot for our event, Governing Chicago in Times of Crisis: A Conversation with Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, in Room I. Mayor Lightfoot discussed her life and career as an attorney, her time serving as mayor of Chicago, and the challenges of governing through local and national crises.

Come join American Constitution Society for our spring General Body Meeting (GBM)! Enjoy lunch and community building and hear from Professor Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Visiting Professor of Federal Indian Law, on progressive constitutionalism.

ACS hosts an intimate conversation with Michael Strautmanis. The conversation will discuss Mr. Strautmanis' experience in the White House, Disney, and beyond with a focus on authenticity and our stories of self.