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Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol stands, speaking to an audience seated at tables in a classroom setting. A screen is visible in the background.

UF Law Celebrates Constitution Day 2026

University of Florida Levin College of Law celebrated Constitution Day on September 17, 2026, with a discussion on “The Supreme Court Year in Review”. Held in the Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom, the event convened a distinguished group of UF Law faculty members to examine the pivotal rulings, emerging jurisprudential trends, and historic moments from the most recent U.S. Supreme Court term.

Throughout the session, faculty panelists — Professors Cory Evans, Berta Hernández-Truyol, Ben Johnson, Matthew Kim, Gary Lawson, Jonathan Marshfield, and Madeleine Sligh — drew on their varied expertise to offer comprehensive analysis on how the Court’s latest decisions continue to reshape the nation’s legal landscape.

The free event was open to the public and attracted law students, local practitioners, and community members.

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Professor Gary S. Lawson speaks in front of a crowd in a classroom setting. A large screen displays information behind them.
Professor Gary S. Lawson speaks in front of a large audience in a classroom setting. A presentation is displayed on a screen in the background.
Professor Gary S. Lawson speaking in front of an audience, with a large screen displaying information in the background.
A group of individuals are seated in a lecture hall, attentively watching an unseen speaker. Some have laptops open in front of them, while others sit with notebooks and drinks. The environment suggests a focused learning atmosphere.
A group of individuals sits in an auditorium, facing someone speaking at the front. They appear engaged, with a mix of expressions, as they listen attentively. The setting includes classroom-style seating and a presentation area.
A group of individuals seated in an auditorium, attentively listening to a speaker positioned. The audience displays a range of expressions while focusing on the presentation. The setting includes seating arranged in rows, with a wall displaying a quote in the background.
Professors Jonathan Marshfield, Annie Brett, and Ben Johnson sit in the audience for UF Law's 2026 Constitution Day celebration.
Professor Gary S. Lawson speaks while Professor Christopher D. Hampson sits in the audience, smiling and attentive. The setting features a wooden wall and modern furnishings.
Professor Gary S. Lawson stands, speaking to an audience in a classroom setting. A presentation is displayed on a screen behind them. The foreground shows the backs of several audience members.
Professor Gary S. Lawson speaks in front of a crowd, with a large screen displaying text in the background. The audience is seated at tables, facing the speaker.
Professor Gary S. Lawson stands speaking to an audience in a classroom setting. There are several people seated and attentive, with technology visible in the background. A large screen displays content related to the presentation.
Professor Gary S. Lawson is speaking, gesturing with one hand while holding a microphone. Another individual stands to the side, smiling, with a computer screen displaying text in the background.
Professor Gary S. Lawson stands gesturing while speaking to an audience. Another person is positioned nearby, observing the presentation. A screen behind displays text related to the discussion.
Professor Gary S. Lawson speaks while another individual stands nearby, both in front of a projected presentation on a wall. The setting appears to be a lecture or presentation room.
Professor Madeleine Sligh is speaking in front of an audience in a well-lit room. A screen displaying information is visible in the background.
Professor Christopher Hampson is leaning over a table, engaging with two individuals seated in front of them. In the background, Professor Madeleine Sligh is speaking. The setting appears to be a classroom or conference room.
Professor Madeleine Sligh stands, speaking animatedly to an audience. In the background, another individual is seated, listening attentively.
Professor Madeleine Sligh stands gesturing while speaking to an audience. A presentation is displayed on a screen in the background.
Professor Madeleine Sligh stands, speaking to an audience in a classroom setting. A large screen displays text behind them. The audience is partially visible, facing the speaker.
Professor Madeleine Sligh stands, gesturing while speaking to an audience. In the background, a screen displays information and a computer monitor is visible. The audience is seated and engaged.
Professor Madeleine Sligh is speaking in front of an audience in a classroom setting. A computer and monitor are visible on a nearby table.
Professor Madeleine Sligh stands while addressing an audience in a classroom setting. Several attendees are visible in the foreground, with laptops and personal items on their desks. A presentation screen is displayed in the background.
Professor Christopher Hampson stands speaking to an audience in a classroom setting. A large screen displays text and images behind.
Professor Christopher Hampson stands delivering a presentation, while Professor Madeleine Sligh listens and engages with the audience. A screen displays content related to the presentation in a classroom setting. Attendees are seated, facing the speakers.
Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol speaks in front of an audience in a lecture hall. A large screen displays information in the background.
Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol is speaking in front of a large screen displaying text. Attendees are seated and facing the speaker in a classroom setting.
Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol stands, speaking to an audience seated at tables in a classroom setting. A screen is visible in the background.
Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol speaks to an audience in a lecture hall. A presentation is displayed on a large screen in the background.
Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol speaks in front of a screen displaying the text "Plays on what team?" Seating with audience members is visible in the foreground.
Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol speaks in front of an audience seated at tables. A large screen is displayed in the background, showing a presentation.
Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol stands, speaking to a seated audience in a lecture hall. A presentation screen is visible in the background.
Professor Christopher Hampson stands, gesturing while speaking to an audience. Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol is positioned at the lectern, facing them, with a projector displaying images in the background.
Professor Christopher Hampson stands, gesturing while speaking to an audience. Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol is positioned at the lectern, engaged in discussion. A presentation is displayed on a screen in the background.
Professor Matthew Kim is standing, gesturing with one hand while addressing an audience in a classroom setting. Several individuals are seated, focused on the presentation, with a screen displaying content in the background.
Professor Matthew Kim stands in front of a screen, gesturing peace signs while addressing an audience. The audience is seated and attentive, viewed from the back.
Professor Matthew Kim stands, giving a presentation to an audience in a classroom setting. A screen displays content in the background. Several attendees are seated, engaging with the presentation.
Professor Matthew Kim stands speaking to an audience in a classroom setting. Some audience members are seated at desks, facing the speaker. A screen is visible behind the speaker.
Professor Matthew Kim presents to an audience in a classroom setting. One audience member is seated with a notepad in front of them, while others listen intently. A screen displays content in the background.
Professor Matthew Kim stands, speaking to an audience in a classroom setting. A screen displays content in the background.
Professor Matthew Kim stands, gesturing while speaking to an audience in a classroom setting. A large screen displays content in the background, and audience members are seated, facing the speaker.
Professor Matthew Kim stands while speaking to an audience in a classroom setting. There is a screen with text in the background, and attendees are seated, facing the speaker.
A table covered with a black cloth displays an assortment of snacks, including bags of chips, cookies on a platter, and a basket of candies.
Professor Gary S. Lawson is speaking in a classroom filled with seated individuals. A large screen displays text related to a presentation. The room has a modern design with rows of desks and a clock on the wall.
Professor Gary S. Lawson stands in front of an audience seated in a classroom setting. A screen displays slides with text related to legal cases. The audience is engaged, seated in a tiered arrangement with desks in front of them.
Professor Gary S. Lawson stands addressing an audience in a lecture hall. The audience is seated on curved rows of desks, engaged with the presentation. A screen displays information related to the topic.
Professor Gary S. Lawson presents in a lecture hall filled with seated attendees. The room features tiered seating and a large screen displaying text. An American flag is visible in the background.
Professor Gary S. Lawson speaks in a classroom setting, facing an audience seated at rows of desks. A presentation is displayed on a screen in the background.
Professor Gary S. Lawson stands in a classroom, addressing an audience seated in rows. A large screen displays information related to the presentation.
Professor Gary S. Lawson stands in front of a large screen displaying the text, "Control of the Administrative State circa 2026," addressing an audience seated in a lecture hall.
Professor Madeleine Sligh stands in front of a seated audience in a lecture hall. The audience is engaged, with some individuals taking notes and others looking toward the speaker. A screen displays text to the right, and an American flag is visible in the background.
Professor Madeleine Sligh is speaking in a classroom filled with seated attendees. A presentation is displayed on a large screen, with text visible. The room features various seating arrangements and is well-lit.
Professor Madeleine Sligh stands in a classroom setting, addressing an audience seated at desks. A presentation is displayed on a large screen behind the speaker, while another person stands nearby, facing the audience.
Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol speaks in a classroom filled with individuals seated at desks, facing a screen displaying text and colorful graphics.
Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol stands, speaking to an audience seated in a lecture hall. A large screen displays a presentation with colorful graphics and text. The audience is engaged and attentive as the speaker presents.
Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol presents to an audience in a lecture hall. A large screen displays visuals related to the topic. Rows of seats are filled with individuals engaged in the presentation.
Professor Berta Hernández-Truyol is speaking in a classroom setting, addressing an audience seated in a semi-circular arrangement. A screen displays images alongside the speaker. The room features wooden paneling and framed portraits on the walls.
Professor Matthew Kim speaks to an audience in a lecture hall. The audience listens attentively, seated at curved tables arranged in rows. A presentation is displayed on a screen, and there are framed portraits on the wall.
Professor Matthew Kim stands in front of a presentation screen, discussing a case with the title "Chatrie v. United States (search & seizure)." An audience is seated in a semi-circular arrangement, attentively listening and taking notes.
Professor Matthew Kim stands in front of an audience in a classroom setting. A large screen displays "Chatrie v. United States (search & seizure)." Several attendees are seated at desks, attentively engaged.