On November 15, 2019, the Federalist Society hosted the second showcase panel of the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the panel was "Why, or Why Not, Be an Originalist?"
There are a variety of arguments for following originalism today, such as justifications rooted in language, positivism, sovereignty, and consequences. This panel would look at many normative positions for and against originalism.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Amy Coney Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Prof. Michael C. Dorf, Robert S. Stevens Professor of Law, Cornell Law School
Prof. Saikrishna B. Prakash, James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law and Paul G. Mahoney Research Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Richard H. Pildes, Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law, New York University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Thomas Hardiman, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit