The Westin Great Southern Hotel
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
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The Federalist Society's Ohio Chapters are proud to present the 2021 Ohio Chapters Conference on May 7, 2021, at the Westin Columbus in Columbus, Ohio.
Registration
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks
10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Hon. Matthew R. Byrne, Ohio Court of Appeals for the Twelfth District
Interpreting State Constitutions
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
How should state constitutions be interpreted? Should terms that mirror those in the U.S. Constitution be interpreted coterminously? This panel explores varying approaches to interpreting state constitutions, as well as the similarities and differences between the interpretation of state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution.
- Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (Moderator)
- Larry Obhof, Former President of the Ohio Senate; Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP
- Hon. Sharon Kennedy, Ohio Supreme Court
- Hon. Clint Bolick, Arizona Supreme Court
Lunch & Keynote Address
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
- Hon. Janice Rogers Brown, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (ret.)
- Hon. Alice Batchelder, Senior Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (Introduction)
View From The Bench: Newly Confirmed Judges Share Their Perspectives
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Last year, three new district judges were confirmed to Ohio’s two federal district courts. We look forward to hearing their perspectives on their transition to serving in the role of an Article III judge and their advice for practitioners, law students, and others on federal practice and the work of the courts.
- Hon. Eric E. Murphy, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (Moderator)
- Hon. J. Philip Calabrese, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- Hon. James R. Knepp II, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- Hon. Michael J. Newman, United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Break: 15 Minutes
Departmentalism: What is the Executive Role in Interpreting laws?
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson ordered U.S. Attorneys not to enforce the Alien & Sedition Act, not based upon a judicial finding that it was unconstitutional (indeed, the courts were split on the question), but based upon his independent determination that it was unconstitutional. What role do state executives and Attorneys General play in interpreting laws? How far do the duties to defend laws and the duties to enforce laws extend?
- Hon. Chad Readler, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (Moderator)
- Hon. Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General
- Jonathan Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- Edward Whelan, Distinguished Senior Fellow and Antonin Scalia Chair in Constitutional Studies, Ethics and Public Policy Center
Closing Remarks
4:30 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
- Hon. R. Patrick DeWine, Ohio Supreme Court
Cocktail Reception
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
4.25 HRS OH CLE Approved
Refunds are available through Wednesday, May 5th.
Attendance will be limited to ensure proper social distancing.
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9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Registration
2021 Ohio Lawyers Chapters Conference
The Westin Great Southern Hotel
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
10:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Interpreting State Constitutions
2021 Ohio Lawyers Chapters Conference
| Topics: | Constitution • Federalism • State Courts • State Governments |
|---|
The Westin Great Southern Hotel
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Event Video
Description
On May 7, 2021, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2021 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The first panel covered "Interpreting State Constitutions."
How should state constitutions be interpreted? Should terms that mirror those in the U.S. Constitution be interpreted coterminously? This panel explores varying approaches to interpreting state constitutions, as well as the similarities and differences between the interpretation of state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution.
Opening Remarks:
- Judge Matthew R. Byrne, Ohio Court of Appeals, Twelfth District
Featuring:
- Judge Sharon Kennedy, Ohio Supreme Court
- Judge Clint Bolick, Arizona Supreme Court
- Larry Obhof, Former President of the Ohio Senate; Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP
- Moderator: Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Speakers
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Keynote Address by Judge Janice Rogers Brown
2021 Ohio Lawyers Chapters Conference
| Topics: | Constitution • Federal Courts |
|---|
The Westin Great Southern Hotel
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Event Video
Description
On May 7, 2021, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2021 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The keynote address was presented by Judge Janice Rogers Brown.
Featuring:
- Judge Janice Rogers Brown, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (ret.)
- Introduction: Senior Judge Alice Batchelder, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- Introduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Speakers
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
View From The Bench: Newly Confirmed Judges Share Their Perspectives
2021 Ohio Lawyers Chapters Conference
| Topics: | Federal Courts |
|---|
The Westin Great Southern Hotel
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Event Video
Description
On May 7, 2021, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2021 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The conference's penultimate panel was titled "View from the Bench: Newly Confirmed Judges Share Their Perspectives."
Last year, three new district judges were confirmed to Ohio’s two federal district courts. We look forward to hearing their perspectives on their transition to serving in the role of an Article III judge and their advice for practitioners, law students, and others on federal practice and the work of the courts.
Featuring:
- Judge J. Philip Calabrese, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- Judge James R. Knepp II, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- Judge Michael J. Newman, United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- Moderator: Judge Eric E. Murphy, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- Introduction: Patrick T. Lewis, President, Cleveland Lawyers Chapter
*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Speakers
3:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Departmentalism: What is the Executive Role in Interpreting laws?
2021 Ohio Lawyers Chapters Conference
| Topics: | Constitution • Separation of Powers • Federalism & Separation of Powers • Federalism • State Courts • State Governments |
|---|
The Westin Great Southern Hotel
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Event Video
Description
On May 7, 2021, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2021 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The third and final panel covered "Departmentalism: What is the Executive Role in Interpreting Laws?".
Thomas Jefferson ordered U.S. Attorneys not to enforce the Alien & Sedition Act, not based upon a judicial finding that it was unconstitutional (indeed, the courts were split on the question), but based upon his independent determination that it was unconstitutional. What role do state executives and Attorneys General play in interpreting laws? How far do the duties to defend laws and the duties to enforce laws extend?
Featuring:
- Hon. Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General
- Prof. Jonathan Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- Edward Whelan, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center
- Moderator: Judge Chad Readler, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Closing Remarks:
- Justice R. Patrick DeWine, Ohio Supreme Court
- Introduction: Robert Alt, President & CEO, The Buckeye Institute
*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Speakers
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
2021 Ohio Lawyers Chapters Conference
The Westin Great Southern Hotel
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215