Phoenix, AZ
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The Federalist Society at ASU Law will host the 45th Annual National Student Symposium on March 13–14, 2026. The host chapter selected the theme Liberty Rising: The Rebirth of Free Markets, Free Speech, and Federalism with both history and place in mind.
The Federalist Society at ASU Law will host the 45th National Student Symposium on March 13–14, 2026, with a keynote banquet at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel. Click here to learn more.
Liberty Rising: The Rebirth of Free Markets, Free Speech, and Federalism
hosted at the
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Beus Center for Law and Society
111 E. Taylor Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Friday, March 13 – Saturday, March 14, 2026
The Federalist Society at ASU Law will host the 45th Annual National Student Symposium on March 13–14, 2026. The host chapter selected the theme Liberty Rising: The Rebirth of Free Markets, Free Speech, and Federalism with both history and place in mind. Drawing inspiration from the American Founding nearly 250 years ago and from Phoenix, Arizona, a city synonymous with renewal, the symposium asks how the Spirit of '76 can be sustained in 2026 and how foundational constitutional principles can be renewed and revitalized. Set against a backdrop of innovative legal and regulatory reforms, the symposium will feature debate and discussion on the historical roots and modern interconnections of free markets, free speech, and federalism, the emerging legal landscape, and what is required to restore and renew the values of the American Founding as liberty rises anew.
- Panel I: Laboratories of Liberty: State Deregulation and Economic Freedom
- Opening Debate: Learning Liberty: Is Education Advancing or Suppressing Freedom?
- Panel II: Federalism and Subsidiarity: Decentralizing Decisions and Balancing Power from Nation to Neighborhood
- Panel III: When Free Speech and Free Markets Intersect
- Post-Lunch Session: The Federalist's Quill—A Powerful Tool, But Only If You Know How to Use It!
- Closing Debate: Formalism and the Fate of the Republic—Defending the Judiciary from Itself
- Panel IV: Mandates, Medicine, and Liberty: The Legal Battle Over Bodily Autonomy and the Right to Choose
Symposium Registration
Student Symposium Registration ONLY (includes all events except the Saturday night reception and banquet):
- $15 (student members)
- $100 (non-student members)
Banquet Registration (This does not include “Student Symposium Registration.” You must also register for the “Student Symposium Registration” if you’d like to attend the panels, Friday night reception, Saturday breakfast, and Saturday lunch. “Banquet Registration” includes Saturday night reception):
- $85 (student members)
- $200 (non-student members)
Note: Please indicate whether you will need a vegetarian meal. Otherwise, the banquet meal defaults to meat.
Travel
50% TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP (TRAVEL ONLY—does not include hotel)
Please submit AFTER the symposium concludes
FOR DUES-PAYING STUDENT MEMBERS.
Reimbursement Form
https://fedsoc.org/travelscholarship
Join or Renew Your $5 Student Membership:
https://fedsoc.org/join
Traveling to and Getting Around Phoenix
The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law is conveniently located in Downtown Phoenix in the Beus Center for Law and Society (“BCLS”) Building (111 E. Taylor Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004), just 4 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (“PHX”).
Phoenix offers a variety of seamless and accessible transportation options for attendees. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are readily available. In addition to traditional rideshare options, Phoenix is also home to Waymo, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, offering attendees a cutting-edge, driverless travel experience. Available throughout much of the metro area, including downtown Phoenix and the airport, Waymo provides a convenient, safe, and innovative alternative for event transportation.
In addition to rideshare options, the Valley Metro Light Rail system also provides an affordable and efficient way to navigate the city. A quick and free PHX Sky Train® ride from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport connects travelers to the Valley Metro Light Rail station. From there, attendees can purchase a one-way light rail pass ($2.00) and arrive at ASU's Law School campus in just 15 minutes, with less than a quarter mile of walking required.
For those lodging at one of the many hotels within walking distance of the light rail, an all-day pass ($4.00) offers unlimited rides to and from the event venue. The light rail operates from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with trains arriving every 12–20 minutes on Fridays and 15–20 minutes on Saturdays.
Accommodations
We strongly recommend booking your hotel as early as possible to ensure rooms are available and rates are low.
Please note that the Federalist Society will not be providing shuttle service from any hotels to the law school.
Hotels with Discounted Room Blocks:
Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Airport ($215/night + tax) — 8.3 miles
2621 South 47th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Book here — Reservations must be made by Monday, February 16.
Amenities: Complimentary Sky Harbor Airport transfers 24 hours a day.
Hilton Phoenix Airport ($209/night + tax) — 8.6 miles
2435 South 47th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Book here — Reservations must be made by Wednesday, February 11.
Amenities: Complimentary Sky Harbor Airport transfers 24 hours a day, complimentary parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel ($249/night + tax) — 0.1 miles
100 North 1st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Book here — Reservations must be made by Thursday, February 26.
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown ($249/night + tax) — 0.1 miles
340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Book here — Reservations must be made by Friday, February 13.
Springhill Suites by Marriott Phoenix Downtown ($229/night + tax) — 0.8 miles
802 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Call (602) 307-9929, select option 1, and ask for the 2026 National Student Symposium Rate. Reservations must be made by Friday, February 27.
Amenities: Complimentary Sky Harbor Airport transfers from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (based on availability), complimentary parking, complimentary hot breakfast, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Other Nearby Accommodations:
Westin Phoenix Downtown (0.2 miles)
Hampton Inn and Suites Phoenix Downtown (0.1 miles)
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Downtown (0.25 miles)
Hyatt Regency Phoenix (0.3 miles)
Hyatt Place Phoenix/Downtown (0.5 miles)
Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown (0.6 miles)
Residence Inn Phoenix Downtown (0.5 miles)
Kimpton Palomar Phoenix (0.8 miles)
Courtyard Marriott (0.7 miles)
Holiday Inn Express (1.1 miles)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Phoenix Midtown (1.4 miles)
Airbnb (various locations)
Contact: spencer.fogel@fedsoc.org for hotel-related questions.
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