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• A Dive Into Unitary Executive Theory: Presidential Powers and Limitations

  • When
    06/24/2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    In Person at the Minnesota Judicial Center - Room 230

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  This one-hour CLE panel will look into the origins and the development of the unitary executive theory, including its rising relevance in the current administration’s approach to executive authority. The panel is comprised of three respected legal scholars whose publications on the topic range from critiques of the founding-era history that many textualists rely upon, the scope of presidential approval power, accountability of the executive branch, and numerous administrative law considerations. Despite the many criticisms of unitary executive theory, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Roberts shows some interest in its application.

  Panelists:
  Professor Christine Chabot, Marquette University Law School
  Professor Heidi Kitrosser, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
  Professor Nick Bednar, University of Minnesota Law School

  Introductions:
  Liz Kramer, Minnesota Solicitor General

  Moderator:
  Gabriel Ramirez-Hernandez, Norton Rose Fulbright

  Cost:
  Free for MSCHS Members
  $25 for non-members

  Location:
  Minnesota Judicial Center - Room 230
  25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
  St. Paul, MN 55155

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• An Afternoon with the Newest Supreme Court Justices

  • When
    07/08/2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Minnesota Judicial Center | 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155

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  Please join us for the unique opportunity to meet the newest members of the state’s highest court—Justice Theodora Gaïtas and Justice Sarah Hennesy—along with their esteemed clerks. Discover their legal and professional backgrounds, path to the bench, and their approach to appellate jurisprudence. Gain insight into their work on the Supreme Court through questions by those who work alongside them.

  Light refreshments will be available to enjoy before or following the program. 

  CLE:
  1.0 Standard CLE Credit to be applied for, Minnesota

  Moderator(s):
  Nicole Frank, BANC Law
  Dylan Thorson, Clerk to Justice Hennesy
  Marie Siliciano, Clerk to Justice Hennesy
  Alison Baker Faul, Clerk to Justice Gaïtas
  Rebecca Rogers, Clerk to Justice Gaïtas

  Speakers(s)/Guests of Honor: 
  Justice Theodora Gaïtas and Justice Sarah Hennesy

  This program will take place in person only. If available, it will be recorded.

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• Supreme Court Clerk Reunion

  • When
    08/21/2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Town & Country Club

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  Join us for a reunion of Supreme Court Clerks with current and retired justices of the Minnesota Supreme Court.

  4:30 - 5:30pm | CLE Program
  5:30 - 7:30pm | Reception

  Heavy appetizers provided
  Cash bar

  The Town & Country Club is located at 300 N Mississippi River Blvd in St. Paul. There is parking available at the venue lot, as well as surrounding streets.

  Cost:
  Members $35
  Non-Members $45

  If you are not yet a member of the Society, we encourage you to join. We host multiple free CLEs each year and are building a library of free on-demand CLEs for members as well. Click here to join before registering for this event to get member pricing.

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