Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
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The combined lawyers’ chapters of the Federalist Society of South Carolina and of the University of South Carolina School of Law are hosting two panels to mark the 40th anniversary of Ed Meese’s pathbreaking address to the American Bar Association on originalism and the rule of law.
The first panel, “The Last 40 Years: Where we’ve been in the rule of law,” is moderated by Judge Julius Richardson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and will feature as panelists Steve Matthews and Ken Cribb, early leaders in the Federalist Society from South Carolina. The second panel, “The Next 40 Years: Where we’re going in the rule of law,” is moderated by Judge Marvin Quattlebaum of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and will feature as panelists Christopher Mills of Spero Law and Miles Coleman of Nelson Mullins, two current leaders of South Carolina Federalist Society lawyers’ chapters.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
University of South Carolina School of Law
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
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Students & Government: Free
Members: $15
Non-Members: $40
Pre-registration required.
CLE
2 Hours of General CLE Credit in South Carolina available.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE AND REFUNDS
The registration deadline has been extended until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29. The refund deadline remains at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27.
This event is closed to the press.
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Originalism and the Rule of Law: Past and Future
Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Panel I: The Last 40 Years: Where we’ve been in the rule of law
Originalism and the Rule of Law: Past and Future
Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
Description
Featuring:
- T. Kenneth Cribb, Chairman, National Journalism Center Board of Governors, Young America's Foundation
- Steve A. Matthews, Shareholder, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A.
- Moderator: Hon. Julius N. Richardson, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Speakers
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Break
Originalism and the Rule of Law: Past and Future
Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Panel II: The Next 40 Years: Where we’re going in the rule of law
Originalism and the Rule of Law: Past and Future
Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
Description
Featuring:
- Miles Coleman, Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and President, Columbia Lawyer Chapter
- McCall Johnson, President, Student Chapter, University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law
- Christopher Mills, Founder, Spero Law LLC and President, Charleston Lawyer Chapter
- Moderator: Hon. A. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Speakers
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Reception
Originalism and the Rule of Law: Past and Future
Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
1525 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29208
