San Diego Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society

10/16/2026

Join ACS for our 2026-2027 National Supreme Court Preview, featuring a diverse group of constitutional and legal experts offering their insights into what we can expect from this U.S. Supreme Court Term. This virtual event will take place from 1:30pm to 3:00pm ET on Tuesday, October 20.

In recent years, the Roberts Court has fundamentally reshaped constitutional law. This Term, the Court will take up cases that could have profound implications for civil rights, public safety, and the health of our democracy. How far will the Court go to further transform voting rights, access to the courts to pursue accountability for law enforcement abuses, protections for gender and sexual minorities, gun violence prevention efforts, and other civil and constitutional rights?

Speakers:
Lindsay Langholz, Vice President of Policy and Programs, ACS (moderator)
John Cusick, Assistant Counsel, Legal Defense Fund
Danielle Jefferis, Associate Professor of Law, University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law
Anya Marino, Chief Strategic Programs Officer, Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)
Darrell A.H. Miller, Harry N. Wyatt Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School

Register here: https://www.acslaw.org/event/acs-national-supreme-court-preview-2026-2027/

10/15/2026

Join ACS on Thursday, October 22nd at the National Union Building in Washington, DC for 1983 in 2026: Federal and State Developments in Law Enforcement Accountability.

To support lawyers across the country in securing federal law enforcement accountability in their communities, the American Constitution Society will be holding a one-day symposium to engage practitioners, academics, and students on developments in this important area of the law. The symposium will include three panels on the Supreme Court’s Bivens decision and qualified immunity, litigation strategies for accountability cases, and legislative efforts focused on holding federal law enforcement accountable for unconstitutional conduct.

Learn more and register here: https://getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/events/event/1752

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Join ACS for a virtual career panel on October 22 at 12p.m. ET titled ACS Career Webinar: Applying to Clerkships 2026! This webinar will explore the nuts and bolts of clerkship applications for state and federal courts. The call covers all the steps of the application process, including selecting courts and judges; cover letters; resumes; and recommendations. Anyone considering clerkships, including 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, or new lawyers in practice should attend.

Register here: https://getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/events/event/1784

10/14/2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓 The 2027 ACS National Convention will take place June 10–11, 2027, at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Looking ahead to next June, the challenges facing our democracy, the rule of law, and the progressive legal movement continue to demand our collective action and focus. We are bringing together leading legal scholars, practitioners, students, and advocates for two days of thoughtful conversations and dynamic programming centered on using the law to advance progressive ideas and protect our rights and democracy.

Help Shape the Convention: ACS Members are invited to share their speaker and programming recommendations. The deadline to submit your ideas is December 10, 2026. Need to become a member? Join here: https://www.acslaw.org/membership/join-us/

Stay tuned for upcoming details on registration, speakers, and student scholarships. We can't wait to see you in D.C. next June!

👉Submit your ideas here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAHLTOhM8XaXpNYARwvI2Uc0IcVVe6686CxSHxLl77kLrXvw/viewform

10/14/2026

Join us on October 20 from 1:30pm-3:00pm ET for the ACS National Supreme Court Preview 2026-2027. This virtual event will feature SCOTUS experts in conversation with ACS about what we can expect from the highest court’s upcoming term. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

Register here: https://getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/events/event/1775

Read ACS’s statement on the SCOTUS 2026 term: https://www.acslaw.org/press_release/supreme-court-2026-term-highlights-stakes-for-voting-access-constitutional-protections-and-the-rule-of-law/

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Attorneys general are the people's lawyers. Every state has one, and on November 3, voters in 30 states and the District of Columbia will choose theirs. Many of those voters will leave the attorney general line blank or vote a straight ticket without a second look. I am asking you to take that secon...

10/07/2026

Annual dinner and awards, at the University of San Diego's La Gran Terraza. Honoring Professor William J. Aceves with the Roberto Alvarez Award, and Heather L. Rosing with the Howard Wayne Award. Featuring remarks by Hon. Jodi Cleesattle and keynote address by ACS President Phil Brest.