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The 2026 Western Chapters Conference is right around the corner! Join us in Simi Valley, California at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for a variety of panels, including “America 250: What Is the American Tradition of Civility in Legal Discourse,” “The Discipline of Civil Disagreement,” “DEI in Corporations,” and more. Register: #agenda-item-tavern-debate-co-hosted-with-the-institute-for-justice-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fedsoc.org/conferences/20…

The Federalist Society joins the family, friends, and colleagues of John J. “Jack” Park, Jr., in mourning his passing on March 16, 2026. Jack was a respected leader in conservative legal circles, a longtime friend of the Society, and a generous mentor to countless students and young lawyers. His impact will endure through the many lives and careers he helped shape. He will be greatly missed. Read more about Jack’s impact here: fedsoc.org/commentary/fed…

The Monroe Doctrine is back in the spotlight. Following recent U.S. actions in Venezuela and Ecuador, debates are resurfacing over whether these moves signal a return to a more assertive approach to American power in the Western Hemisphere. From its origins under James Monroe, to its evolving role in U.S. foreign policy, the Doctrine has long shaped how the United States engages with Latin America. But what does it mean today? Join us TODAY at 1:00PM for a discussion on the Monroe Doctrine’s past, present, and future in U.S. foreign policy.. Ft. Prof. John C. Harrison, Prof. John C. Yoo, and Prof. Jeremy Rabkin Watch: fedsoc.org/events/the-ret…

Registration is open for the 2026 Ohio Chapters Conference! Join the Ohio Lawyer Chapter on April 17 in Columbus for a day of meaningful conversation and connection with lawyers, students, and scholars from across the state. Register: fedsoc.org/conferences/20…

[LIVE] A Seat at the Sitting - March 2026 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Tune in for our next episode of SOC! SIDEBAR featuring Judge Ryan D. Nelson discussing the topic of "Triathlons." The Student Division and our University of Virginia School of Law Chapter will host this Zoom conversation on Tuesday, March 24 @ 8pm ET. Register: fedsoc.org/events/soc-sid…

@Baldrick_111118 You can listen to Prof. Alicea's full remarks here, starting at 20:23: youtube.com/watch?v=m_qntp…

@FedSoc I understand he gave a terrific speech upon accepting the award. Is there a link to the transcript?

It is our pleasure to announce the winner of the 2026 Joseph Story Award – Prof. J. Joel Alicea! The annual award recognizes a junior academic who has demonstrated excellence in legal scholarship, a commitment to teaching, a concern for students, and who has made a significant public impact in a manner that advances the rule of law in a free society.

We were excited to recognize Prof. Joel Alicea this weekend as the 2026 Joseph Story Award winner. Listen to his full remarks, starting at 20:23: youtube.com/watch?v=m_qntp…

At the 2026 National Student Symposium, we presented the Joseph Story Award to Prof. J. Joel Alicea of The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. Given annually, the award recognizes a young academic who has demonstrated excellence in legal scholarship, a commitment to teaching, a concern for students, and who has made a significant public impact in a manner that advances the rule of law in a free society.

Catholic Law's Professor J. Joel Alicea Receives @FedSoc Joseph Story Award bit.ly/4bKMxqO

That's a wrap on the 2026 National Student Symposium! A huge thank you to all the students, speakers, staff, sponsors, and the Arizona State University College of Law FedSoc Student Chapter for a weekend full of debates, discussions, and connections. Special congratulations to all our Feddie Award winners!

More than two centuries later, Madison’s ideas about constitutional structure, separation of powers, and republican government continue to direct how we understand and approach law and governance today. Happy Birthday, James Madison—and thanks for the blueprint!!

Fun fact: Madison stood about 5’4” and weighed around 100 pounds—proof that you don’t have to be the biggest person in the room to leave the biggest mark on history.

Today we celebrate the birthday of James Madison: Founding Father, fourth president, and the soft-spoken Virginian who helped design the blueprint for American government. 🇺🇸