Harvard Federalist Society

What is the church autonomy doctrine? Why is it so in vogue right now? What questions have still yet to be answered, and where is…

Join the Harvard Federalist Society as we host Judge Thomas Kirsch of the Seventh Circuit for a wide-ranging discussion on his career inside, outside, and…

We return with our first speakers event after break on the private non-delegation doctrine in light of FCC v. Consumers’ Research from last term. Judge…

Join the Harvard Federalist Society as we host Mike McGinley, a litigation partner at Dechert LLP, discuss how he has been able to build…

Join the Harvard Federalist Society as we host Prof. Paul Salamanca of the University of Kentucky School and Law in conversation with HLS Prof. Andrew…

What is the role of statutes in the 21st Century? How can we remember the legacies of those who went before us? How should we…

In 1876, delegates met and signed the current Constitution of the State of Texas, the second-oldest state constitution in the country. To celebrate, join the…

Ten years after Justice Scalia’s death and nearing his birthday, on which he would’ve turned 90, join the Harvard Federalist Society as we assess his…

Are so-called “shadow” docket rulings precedential? Mere signals, shadows on the wall? When can a lower court judge disregard the foreshadowing offered by the Court,…

What does it mean to work as a lawyer guided by one’s Christian faith? Are ecclesial and public oaths and vocations compatible? Join the Catholic…

Join us as we hear from Judge Stephanos Bibas of the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals on how he views his role as…

Is it possible to build a meaningful legal career while maintaining a healthy family life?  Drawing on his experience as a partner in Gibson Dunn’s…

What role do states play in the national litigation system? Is it truly the case that a state SG office is the best place to…

How does state constitutional law interact with federal law? When, why, and how do federal judges apply state constitutions to their cases? Join us to…

Where are the tiers of scrutiny in the text? Why is the Fourteenth Amendment so hard to understand, and where are the originalists? Join us…

Join us to hear from Judge Britt Grant of the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to hear her thoughts on this…

Join Logan Beirne, the Chief Legal Officer of Strive Asset Management and a faculty fellow at Yale Law School, to hear about the development of…