FEMINISM AND FEDERALISM: Thought some of my readers might be interested in this: The Federalist Society, its Federalism & Separation of Powers and Civil Rights Groups, and the Independent Women’s Forum present “Feminism & Federalism: Should American Women Embrace or Distrust Federalist Principles?”

Is the current Supreme Court’s federalist jurisprudence harmful or helpful to women? A distinguished panel will discuss some of the many questions raised by recent events, including the Senate’s rejection of Priscilla Owen for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals:

*Is federalism a feminist issue?

*Should American women support or oppose judicial nominees who subscribe to the theory of federalism?

*Does adherence to federalist principles tell us anything about a judicial nominee’s likely rulings in civil rights cases?

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2002 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Reception to follow. Refreshments will be served.

Location: Georgetown University Law Center 600 New Jersey Ave.,N.W., Room 201 (Please enter from 2nd Street)

Accessibility: Take Metro to Judiciary Square or Union Station, Valet parking available at The Washington Court Hotel (Across the street from the Law Center), Public parking available at Union Station

Moderator: Jennifer C. Braceras, Esq., Commissioner, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Senior Fellow, Independent Women’s Forum

Panelists: Professor Vicki Jackson, Georgetown University Law Center

Professor Gail Heriot, University of San Diego School of Law

Professor Marci Hamilton, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Isabelle Katz Pinzler, Esq., National Organization for Women Legal Defense and Education Fund

RSVP TO (202) 822-8138

Online Registration is available here.