Emory Law held several events in recognition of National Constitution Day 2025.
Judge Clarence Cooper American Inn of Court Opening Program: "1776: Oral Argument Before the Court of History"
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Gambrell Hall, Tull Auditorium
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"Originalism vs. the Living Constitution"
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Zoom Webinar
Professor of Law and John Lewis Chair for Civil Rights and Social Justice Darren Hutchinson and Professor of Law Sasha Volokh discuss the US Constitution and its evolution. Moderated by Dr. Ed Lee III of the Alben W. Barkley Forum for Debate, Deliberation, and Dialogue.
"Checks and Balances and the Power of the Purse"
Thursday, September 18, 2025, Zoom Webinar
Associate Dean of Faculty and Professor of Law Matt Lawrence on "Checks and Balances and the Power of the Purse.” In conversation afterward with Edward L. Queen of the D. Abbott Turner Program in Ethics and Servant Leadership on the ethical perspectives of federal spending. Moderated by Joanna Shepherd, Emory Law Vice Dean and Thomas Simmons Professor of Law.
"Woodruff and MacMillan Law Libraries: Puzzles, Pictures, Pocket Constitutions, and Paraphernalia"
The Woodruff Library provided experience puzzles, coloring books, pocket Constitutions and items from the collection on citizenship, the Constitution, naturalization and more. Pocket Constitutions were also provided on the second floor of the MacMillan Law Library.