Federalist Society at Berkeley Law
Law
The Federalist Society at Berkeley Law is a student chapter of the national Federalist Society, bringing together law students interested in conservative and libertarian legal thought. The chapter hosts speaker events and panels on topics including property rights, criminal law, First Amendment issues, and prosecutorial policy, often featuring prominent legal scholars and practitioners. It offers a forum for engaging with legal ideas that push back against mainstream law school orthodoxy.
Events They Host
"Get Trump!": The Abuse of Lawfare by the Left
Virtual event held April 9, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. PDT. Speakers: Alan M. Dershowitz and John C. Eastman. Topic: First Amendment.
Takings: Private Property and the Power of Eminent Domain
In-person event held February 27, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. PDT in the Goldberg Room, Law Building, Berkeley. Speakers: Richard A. Epstein and John Groen. Topic: Property Rights.
The End of the Progressive Prosecutor Movement in California: A Retrospective
In-person event held February 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. PDT in Room 170, Law Building, Berkeley. Speaker: Charles "Cully" Stimson. Topics: Criminal Law and Procedure, State Governments.