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Three speakers are seated at a table during a panel. In the background, a blue backdrop represents the University of Florida Levin College of Law. An American flag is visible on the left side of the image. The speakers are engaged in discussion, with two seated at the table and one speaking into a microphone. An audience is visible in the foreground, attending the event.

2027 Originalism Conference

Hosted by University of Florida Levin College of Law
March 4-5, 2027
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida Levin College of Law is pleased to host its third Originalism Conference on March 4-5, 2027, in Gainesville, Florida. The event will feature a keynote address by Judge Patrick J. Bumatay, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Full schedule and speaker updates will be released as the event approaches.

Keynote Speaker: Judge Patrick J. Bumatay

Judge Patrick J. Bumatay

Federal Judicial Service:

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • Nominated by Donald J. Trump on October 15, 2019, to a seat vacated by Carlos T. Bea. Confirmed by the Senate on December 10, 2019, and commission issued on December 12, 2019.

Education:

  • Yale University, B.A., 2000
  • Harvard Law School, J.D., 2006

Professional Career:

  • Law clerk, Hon. Timothy M. Tymkovich, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, 2006-2007
  • Special assistant and counsel, Office of Legal Policy, U.S. Department of Justice, 2007-2008
  • Counsel to the associate attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 2008-2009
  • Law clerk, Hon. Sandra L. Townes, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 2009-2010
  • Private practice, New York City, 2010-2012
  • Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of California, 2012-2019
  • U.S. Department of Justice, 2017-2019; counsel to the deputy attorney general, 2017; senior counsel to the deputy attorney general, 2017-2018; counselor to the Attorney General, 2018-2019

*Information from fjc.gov as of 9/17/2026

March 2026 Event Photos

A person with a gray beard is sitting back and smiling while sitting in the auditorium seats for the UF Law courtroom. They are wearing a dark suit and a watch. In the background, several other individuals are seated, some of whom are wearing business attire.
A person with glasses is seated at a panel discussion. They are speaking into a microphone and gesturing with their right hand. A name tag is visible on the table in front of them, displaying the name
A person wearing glasses and a dark suit, is seated at a table for a panel discussion, facing to the left. There is a microphone in front of them, and a blurred figure is partially visible in the background. The backdrop features a blue backdrop with the UF Law logos.
A person wearing glasses and a colorful scarf is smiling while handing documents to another individual seated in UF Law's courtroom. The setting is well-lit, with wooden paneling in the background and additional people visible in the distance, engaged in conversation.
A diverse group of attendees is seated in UF Law's courtroom, wearing business attire. They are focused on a presentation, with some appearing deep in thought. The setting features wooden paneling and several people in the background, while participants are engaged in silent contemplation.
A panel of five individuals is seated at a table during a discussion event. The backdrop features the logo for the University of Florida College of Law. An American flag is visible to the left. Each panelist has a nameplate in front of them. Water bottles are placed on the table. The setting is a formal event at a law school.
Three speakers are seated at a table during a panel. In the background, a blue backdrop represents the University of Florida Levin College of Law. An American flag is visible on the left side of the image. The speakers are engaged in discussion, with two seated at the table and one speaking into a microphone. An audience is visible in the foreground, attending the event.
A conference room with multiple screens displaying a person speaking on a video call. The background is a professional setting with soft lighting. The screens show close-up views of the speaker, who appears engaged and is wearing a suit.
A panel discussion is taking place at a conference held at the UF Law College. Four individuals are seated at a table on stage, with one person speaking. In the foreground, the audience is attentively listening. The background features a blue backdrop with the UF Law logo. National and state flags are visible at the side of the stage, and additional seating is arranged in the room.
A close-up image of a stack of conference programs displayed on a blue tablecloth. The top program features bold text reading

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