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2026 Originalism Conference

Hosted by University of Florida Levin College of Law
March 5-6, 2026
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida Levin College of Law hosted its second Originalism Conference on March 5-6, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida. On March 5, a panel for junior scholars was held, followed by a reception and keynote speaker for all guests. Panel discussions took 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

  • Junior Scholar Presentations and Discussions
  • Teaching Originalism Roundtable Discussion

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

Speakers

Faculty Member Professor Randy Barnett

Professor Randy Barnett

Georgetown University Law Center

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Faculty Member Professor Josh Blackman

Professor Josh Blackman

South Texas College of Law

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Faculty Member Justice John Couriel

Justice John Couriel

Florida Supreme Court

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Faculty Member Acting SG Jeffrey DeSousa

Acting SG Jeffrey DeSousa

Acting Solicitor General, Office of the Florida Attorney General

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Faculty Member Professor Marcus Gadson

Professor Marcus Gadson

University of North Carolina School of Law

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Faculty Member Justice Jamie Grosshans

Justice Jamie Grosshans

Florida Supreme Court

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Faculty Member Professor Tara Grove

Professor Tara Grove

University of Texas School of Law

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Faculty Member Professor Ben Johnson

Professor Ben Johnson

University of Florida Levin College of Law

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Faculty Member Professor Gary Lawson

Professor Gary Lawson

University of Florida Levin College of Law

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Faculty Member Professor Adam Lebovitz

Professor Adam Lebovitz

University of Florida Hamilton School

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Faculty Member Professor Tyler Lindley

Professor Tyler Lindley

Brigham Young University Law School

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Faculty Member Professor Jonathan Marshfield

Professor Jonathan Marshfield

University of Florida Levin College of Law

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Faculty Member Interim Dean Merritt McAlister

Interim Dean Merritt McAlister

University of Florida Levin College of Law

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Faculty Member Judge Kathryn Mizelle

Judge Kathryn Mizelle

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

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Faculty Member Newby Parton

Newby Parton

Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

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Faculty Member Professor Jed Shugerman

Professor Jed Shugerman

Boston University School of Law

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Faculty Member Professor John Stinneford

Professor John Stinneford

University of Florida Levin College of Law

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Faculty Member Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton [virtually]

Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton [virtually]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

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Faculty Member Professor Michael Allan Wolf

Professor Michael Allan Wolf

University of Florida Levin College of Law

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