The Spectator Presents: “Litigating Federalism: The Role of State Attorneys General at America 250.”
The Spectator Presents: “Litigating Federalism: The Role of State Attorneys General at America 250.”
Join The Spectator and the W&L Law Federalist Society for discussions with the lawyers shaping critical areas of the law.
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On September 18, The Spectator and the Washington and Lee School of Law Federalist Society, in conjunction with the W&L Politics Department and The Generals Redoubt, will host “Litigating Federalism: The Role of State Attorneys General at America 250.”
The afternoon symposium will feature respected current and former members of state attorneys general’s offices, including W&L graduates, to discuss the role of those offices in high-stakes constitutional litigation.
From arguing what would become the Supreme Court’s landmark Skrmetti case to briefing high-stakes election litigation before the Supreme Court and helping overturn tens of billions of dollars of regulations imposed on energy companies, these speakers have been involved in some of the defining cases and areas of litigation over the past decade.
The event will feature two fascinating panel discussions on various areas of litigation involving state attorneys general’s offices, along with networking opportunities and complimentary catered food. The event will occur from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Law School’s Moot Court Room.
Joining the W&L community for the symposium are the Honorable Judge S. Chad Meredith, ’04, United States district judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky and the former solicitor general of Kentucky; former Alaska Solicitor General Jenna Lorence, ’17L; West Virginia Deputy Solicitor General and Special Counsel Caleb David, ’15L; former Tennessee Deputy Solicitor General Clark Hildabrand, ’13; former Virginia Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation Thomas Sanford, ’13; former Virginia Principal Deputy Solicitor General Graham K. Bryant; and former Virginia Deputy Solicitor General and Director of Tenth Amendment Litigation Michael Dingman.
The event will follow this schedule:
1:15–2:00 p.m. — Hors D’oeuvres & Informal Reception
Light Sandwiches and refreshments will be available in the Moot Court Room lobby, allowing guests and panelists to meet.
2:00–3:00 p.m. — Panel I: Federalism, Regulation & Economic Policy
Panelists: Jenna Lorence, Caleb David, and Michael Dingman
Moderator: Addison Gills, ‘27L
3:00–3:30 p.m. — Reception, Networking & Photography
We will take a 30-minute break between panels. Food will remain available, and we will use part of this time for event photographs. This will also give students and others time to introduce themselves to the panelists.
3:30–3:45 p.m. — Remarks from Judge S. Chad Meredith
Judge Meredith will discuss the importance of honor in the practice of law.
3:45–4:45 p.m. — Panel II: Federalism, Social Policy & State Sovereignty
Panelists: Clark Hildabrand, Thomas Sanford, and Graham Bryant
Moderator: Judge S. Chad Meredith
This event will offer an unparalleled look at many areas of litigation shaping our political discourse, along with networking opportunities with some of W&L’s most esteemed alumni lawyers and beyond.
Anyone interested in attending the event can RSVP at this link. To attend a free dinner afterward, email Editor Emeritus Alex Kagan, ‘27, at alexkkagan@gmail.com.
