The Joseph
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
Friday, September 13, 2024
Please join the Tennessee Lawyers Chapter for the 2024 Tennessee Chapters Conference!
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
CONFERENCE PRICING
The banquet dinner is now SOLD OUT.
CONFERENCE ONLY
Non-Member: $100 | Member: $50 | Student: $25
This ticket includes three afternoon panels. The reception and dinner is not included with this ticket.
DINNER ONLY
Non-Member: $200 | Member: $150 | Student: $75
This ticket includes the cocktail reception, dinner featuring a keynote address, and the dessert reception. The afternoon panels are not included with this ticket.
ALL INCLUSIVE
Non-Member: $300 | Member: $200 | Student: $150
This ticket includes all events.
Dietary restrictions or allergies? Please notify [email protected]
CLE
CLE credit is expected.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Federalist Society has a small room block available at the AC Hotel Nashville Downtown, which is across the street from The Joseph. Rooms are available for $299/night on first come, first serve basis. Reservations can be made HERE.
SPONSORSHIPS
If you are interested in sponsoring the Federalist Society's activity in Tennessee, please reach out to Abbie Kepto at [email protected].
REGISTRATION DEADLINE AND REFUNDS
Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024. This is also the deadline to receive a refund for a cancellation. No refunds will be given after the deadline has passed.
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12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Registration
2024 Tennessee Chapters Conference
The Joseph
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Welcome Remarks
2024 Tennessee Chapters Conference
The Joseph
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
Description
Featuring:
- Hon. Stephen Vaden, Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade
Speakers
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Panel I: Defending Against Strategic Litigation
2024 Tennessee Chapters Conference
The Joseph
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
Description
This panel will explore the tactics and strategies used to defend against strategic litigation aimed at influencing policy. Our expert speakers, with backgrounds in federal and state litigation, will discuss the challenges and approaches to safeguarding the constitutional order and the interests of institutions, especially public agencies, when faced with lawsuits that seek more than just legal resolution.
Featuring:
- David Ayliffe, Director, Litigation, Tennessee Valley Authority
- James Danly, Partner, Skadden; former Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Rascoe Dean, Deputy Chief, General Crimes Unit and Acting Appellate Chief, Middle District of Tennessee, Department of Justice
- Clark Hildabrand, Of Counsel, Cooper & Kirk
- Moderator: Hon. Mary Wagner, Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court
Speakers
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Panel II: Strategic Litigation for Liberty
2024 Tennessee Chapters Conference
The Joseph
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
Description
This panel will delve into the use of strategic litigation as a tool to advance liberty-focused agendas. Featuring legal professionals from government, academia, nonprofits, and the commercial sphere, the discussion will cover the methodologies and outcomes of litigating high-impact cases that shape public policy in favor of free markets and free people.
Featuring:
- Whitney Hermandorfer, Director of Strategic Litigation Unit, Office of the Tennessee Attorney General
- Wen Fa, Vice President of Legal Affairs, Beacon Center of Tennessee
- Prof. Brian Fitzpatrick, Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free Enterprise, Vanderbilt University Law School
- George Scoville III, Associate, Sims Funk PLC
- Moderator: Hon. Dwight Tarwater, Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court
Speakers
4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Panel III: Strategic Litigation for Civil Rights
2024 Tennessee Chapters Conference
The Joseph
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
Description
This panel will focus on the utilization of strategic litigation as a means to uphold and clarify constitutional principles concerning civil rights. Featuring legal experts involved in pivotal Supreme Court decisions and significant litigation efforts, the discussion will center on how the Constitution is an ongoing protector of our most precious rights.
Featuring:
- Samuel Adkisson, Associate, Cooper & Kirk, PLLC
- Braden Boucek, Vice President of Litigation, Southeastern Legal
- William Harbison, Member, Sherrard Roe Vougt & Harbison PLC
- Cameron Norris, Partner, Consovoy McCarthy PLLC
- Moderator: Hon. Sarah Keeton Campbell, Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court
Speakers
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception & Dinner Registration
2024 Tennessee Chapters Conference
The Joseph
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dinner & Keynote Address
2024 Tennessee Chapters Conference
The Joseph
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
Description
Featuring:
- Hon. Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General of Tennessee
