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Welcome to the official website for the Seton Hall Law student
chapter of the Federalist Society.
DESCRIPTION:
"Our common bond is just that most Federalist Society Members fall somewhere
vaguely right of the center of the political spectrum most of the time. Many
leading legal academic and professional institutions are dominated by liberals:
A recent study finds, for instance, that 80 percent of U.S. law professors
describe themselves as 'Democratic or leaning Democratic,' and only 13 percent
call themselves 'Republican or leaning Republican.' We who dissent from this
orthodoxy naturally enjoy talking with each other, even when -- especially when
-- we disagree.
The society is genuinely open to a variety of views. It takes no position on
legislation or on candidates. It files no lawsuits or friend of the court
briefs. Its charter is to create discussion, not to lobby, litigate or get out
the vote. It welcomes moderates and liberals, if they want to participate, as
well as libertarians and conservatives; anyone is free to join...
We think that a fair debate between us and our liberal adversaries will win more
converts for our positions than for the other sides. You can call this view
cocky, but the result is a real addition to civil discussion and the diversity
of ideas in law schools and the legal profession. As my colleague Dan
Lowenstein, a Democrat and political appointee of former California governor
Jerry Brown, once said, 'The Federalist Society is one of the few student
organizations putting on public events that contribute to the intellectual life
of the law school.'"
EXECUTIVE BOARD: 2008-2009
President:
Shyler Engel, '10.
Vice President:
Joseph Morgese, '10.
Of Counsel:
Brian Devito, '11.
Historian:
Catherine Pontoriero, '10.
Treasurer:
Alessandro di Stefano, '10.
SBA Representative:
Joseph Cauda,
'10.
President Emeritus:
Lincoln Wilson, '08.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
1L Orientation 2008:
Meet the current President of the
Federalist Society, learn about the Society's activities and schedule of
events for the year, and sign up for the email list.
Recent Event: Wednesday, April 2,
2008:
DISCUSSION:
REPUTATION ONLINE:
Recognizing the Problems, Debating the Solutions
David Lat
Editor in Chief, abovethelaw.com
Professor Frank Pasquale
Seton Hall Law School
Professor
Gaia Bernstein
Seton Hall Law School
Recent Event: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
DEBATE:
UNIVERSAL HEALTH INSURANCE:
Moral Necessity or Economic Folly?
Dr. William Niskanen
Chairman, CATO Institute
Professor Frank Pasquale
Seton Hall Law School
Dean Kathleen Boozang
Seton Hall Law School
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