Non-partisan libertarian/conservative organization dedicated to freedom, federalism, and judicial restraint.
Law schools and the legal profession are currently strongly dominated by a form of orthodox liberal ideology which advocates a centralized and uniform society. While some members of the academic community have dissented from these views, by and large they are taught simultaneously with (and indeed as if they were) the law. The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a group of cons
09/11/2021
We are so excited to host our first event of the year. Join us on Monday at 12:15 for a discussion about national security post 9/11 with Professor Tung Yin and grab some yummy Chick Fit A. You won't want to miss it -- see you all there!
04/14/2021
Some people reached out saying that they were having problems with the registration link for Created Equal. So, if you are free to join us at 5PM on Thursday, April 15, and you were not able to register with the other link, try this one:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FrL_e_SBRBqX52wc-hz4Uw
If this link gives you trouble, please reach out. See you on Thursday!
04/10/2021
Please join us as we partner with the ASU chapter for our final event of the year! At 5PM next Thursday, April 15, we will hold a virtual screening of Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words. The first twelve ASU or U of A law students to register and attend the event will receive a DoorDash gift card. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_FrL_e_SBRBqX52wc-hz4Uw
02/18/2021
TODAY at 12:15pm:
Come check out today's webinar with one of UA Law's most successful and prominent alumni: Chuck Jeannes ('83). Mr. Jeannes ran the world's largest gold mining company by market cap for 8 years, and he was a principal architect of its rapid growth and success. If you have an interest in the legal and policy issues surrounding corporate governance, M&A, the environment, or international law, you should come check it out.
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84902137216
Password: 771274
02/18/2021
TOMORROW @ 12:15pm: please join the Business Law Society and the Federalist Society for a webinar featuring Chuck Jeannes (’83) and Professor John Lacy. From 2008 to 2016, Mr. Jeannes was the President and CEO of Goldcorp Inc., the world's largest gold mining company by market capitalization. Professor Lacy is the Director of the Global Mining Law Center and a Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law.
Mr. Jeannes was instrumental in developing Goldcorp into one of the world's largest and most successful gold mining companies. While Mr. Jeannes ran Goldcorp, it’s market capitalization reached $45 billion; it generated up to $5.4 billion in annual revenue; it produced up to 3.4 million ounces of gold annually; it produced up to 40 million ounces of silver annually; it employed as many as 18,000 people; and it operated mines in six countries: Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Argentina.
Mr. Jeannes graduated from the James E. Rogers College of Law in 1983 and practiced law mining law for 11 years before transitioning into management. He was the College of Law's Alumni of the Year in 2015. Mr. Jeannes currently serves as the Chairman of Orla Mining Ltd., and he is on the board of directors of Pan American Silver Corp. and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
The webinar is scheduled for Thursday February 18th, beginning at 12:15 p.m. The webinar will address the importance of environmental, social, and governance issues in modern mining, and Mr. Jeannes’ transition from the practice of law to leading a large international corporation. There will be an opportunity for Q&A, so bring your questions!
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84902137216
Password: 771274
02/07/2021
Please join the Federalist Society and the Business Law Society for a webinar featuring Chuck Jeannes (’83) and Professor John Lacy. From 2008 to 2016, Mr. Jeannes was the President and CEO of Goldcorp Inc., the world's largest gold mining company by market capitalization. Professor Lacy is the Director of the Global Mining Law Center and a Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday February 18th, beginning at 12:15 p.m.
Mr. Jeannes was instrumental in developing Goldcorp into one of the world's largest and most successful gold mining companies. While Mr. Jeannes ran Goldcorp, it’s market capitalization reached $45 billion; it generated up to $5.4 billion in annual revenue; it produced up to 3.4 million ounces of gold annually; it produced up to 40 million ounces of silver annually; it employed as many as 18,000 people; and it operated mines in six countries: Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Argentina.
Mr. Jeannes graduated from the James E. Rogers College of Law in 1983 and practiced law mining law for 11 years before transitioning into management. He was the College of Law's Alumni of the Year in 2015. Mr. Jeannes currently serves as the Chairman of Orla Mining Ltd., and he is on the board of directors of Pan American Silver Corp. and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
The webinar is scheduled for Thursday February 18th, beginning at 12:15 p.m. The webinar will address the importance of environmental, social, and governance issues in modern mining, and Mr. Jeannes’ transition from the practice of law to leading a large international corporation. There will be an opportunity for Q&A, so bring your questions!
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84902137216
Password: 771274
02/02/2021
TODAY beginning at 12:15:
Who is a Public Figure? Understanding Libel in the Modern World
With everyday people having thousands of social media followers, or just being susceptible to having their actions caught on camera and immediately becoming a household name, it's important where we draw the line of who is or is not a public figure, requiring "actual malice" to sustain a libel claim.
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/82314667378
Password: 713448
01/31/2021
REMEMBER: Upcoming on Tuesday February 2 @ 12:15:
Who is a Public Figure? Understanding Libel in the Modern World
With everyday people having thousands of social media followers, or just being susceptible to having their actions caught on camera and immediately becoming a household name, it's important where we draw the line of who is or is not a public figure, requiring "actual malice" to sustain a libel claim.
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/82314667378
Password: 713448
01/20/2021
On February 2, 2021 @ 12:15:
Who is a Public Figure?: Understanding Libel in the Modern World
With everyday people having thousands of social media followers, or just being susceptible to having their actions caught on camera and immediately becoming a household name, it's important where we draw the line of who is or is not a public figure, requiring "actual malice" to sustain a libel claim.
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/82314667378
Password: 713448
10/28/2020
TONIGHT AT 5:30PM: Joint UofA & ASU FedSoc Happy Hour!!!
Come chat about Amy Coney Barrett's appointment to the Supreme Court of the United States with Justice Bolick, Professor Dysart, and your colleagues from UofA & ASU.
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/88637575761
PASSOWRD: 133046
10/27/2020
YOU are invited to the joint UofA & ASU FedSoc Happy Hour!!!
Come chat about Amy Coney Barrett's SCOTUS nomination with Justice Bolick, Professor Dysart, and your colleagues from UofA & ASU.
Date & time: Wednesday October 28th starting @ 5:30 p.m.
Format: Short remarks from Justice Bolick and Professor Dysart, followed by a Q&A, and finally breakout groups so that folks can catch up or become acquainted. A great opportunity to meet your UofA colleagues and our friends at ASU!
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/88637575761
Email [email protected] for the password.
10/21/2020
YOU are invited to the joint UofA & ASU FedSoc Happy Hour!!!
Come chat about Amy Coney Barrett's SCOTUS nomination with Justice Bolick, Professor Dysart, and your colleagues from UofA & ASU.
Date & time: Wednesday October 28th starting @ 5:30 p.m.
Format: Short remarks from Justice Bolick and Professor Dysart, follow by a Q&A, and finally breakout groups so that folks can catch up or become acquainted. A great opportunity to meet the 1Ls and our friends at ASU!
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/88637575761
Email [email protected] for the password.
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