
2026 Originalism Conference
Hosted by Levin College of Law, University of Florida
March 5-6, 2026
Gainesville, Florida
University of Florida Levin College of Law is pleased to host its second Originalism Conference on March 5-6, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida. On March 5, we will host a panel for junior scholars, followed by a reception and keynote speaker for all guests. Panel discussions will take place on Friday, March 6, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with subsequent panels at 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., concluding by 3:00 p.m.
Event Details
Schedule:
Thursday, March 5
- Keynote Address
Friday, March 6
- Panel 1 – Institutional Division of Labor: Can Legal Scholars Help Courts Be Better Originalists?
- Panel 2 – Originalism and State Constitutions: Special Challenges and Opportunities
- Panel 3 – SCOTUS: End of Term Preview
Location:
Martin H. Levin Advocacy Center
UF Levin College of Law
411 Village Drive
Gainesville, FL 32612
More details forthcoming.
Accommodations
Hilton UF Conference Center
1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
Check in 3/5; Check out 3/6
Rate $259 (block expires 2/5)
Reserve Here
Parking restrictions will be lifted in Green Decal lots adjacent to the law school.

Explore photos from our inaugural Originalism Conference, October 2024








Questions
More information will be added to this page as the conference approaches. For more information, please contact Mieke Zylstra at zylstra@law.ufl.edu.
