The Center organizes a series of book workshops over the course of the academic year, convening scholars, practitioners, and other experts to engage in thoughtful dialogue on developing manuscripts. Workshops bring together a diverse group of scholars, practitioners, and other experts for open forum discussions and aim provide the authors with invaluable feedback. Conversations help authors refine their research, strengthen their arguments, and shape the overall direction of their work before publication.

Book Workshop Programming

The Constitution of 1789: A New Introduction by Professor Ilan Wurman

On Friday, September 19th, the Georgetown Center for the Constitution launched its first ever book workshop. Leading scholars convened to discuss Professor Ilan Wurman’s work in progress. His work presents thoughtful historical research and fresh insight into the Constitution of 1789, using that foundation to deepen our understanding of today’s Constitution and the ongoing debates that shape constitutional law.

Featured Participants:

1. Tara Grove (The University of Texas School of Law)
2. Christopher Green (Ohio State University)
3. Aditya Bamzai (University of Virgina School of Law)
4. Jean Galbraith (University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School)
5. Michael Ramsey (University of San Diego School of Law)
6. Nicholas Parrillo (Yale Law School)
7. Jud Campbell (Stanford Law School)
8. Michael Rappaport (University of San Diego School of Law)
9. Bradford R. Clark (The George Washington University Law School)

The Constitution of Practice: On Law & Tradition by Professor Marc DeGirolami

Professor Marc DeGirolami’s forthcoming book, The Constitution of Practice: On Law & Tradition, explores how legal traditions and long-standing practices shape constitutional interpretation and the development of American law. On October 3rd, leading scholars will convene at Georgetown Law to discuss the manuscript, offer commentary, and engage in dialogue to help refine and strengthen the work.

Featured Participants:

1. Charles Barzun (University of Virgina School of Law)
2. Rachel Bayefsky (University of Virgina School of Law)
3. Mitchell Berman (University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School)
4. Vania Blaiklock (PhD Candidate at William & Mary)
5. Jud Campbell (Stanford Law School)
6. Sarah Gordon (University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School)
7. Jonathan Green (Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law (ASU))
8. Tyler Lindley (BYU Law School)
9. Mark Movsesian (St. John’s University School of Law)
10. Chief Justice Carlos G. Muniz (Florida Supreme Court)
11. Bradley Rebeiro ((BYU Law School)
12. Rev. Patrick Reidy (Notre Dame Law School)
13. Steven Smith (University of San Diego)
14. Lawrence Solum (University of Virgina School of Law)
15. Francisco Urbina (Notre Dame Law School)
16. Lael Weinberger (Antonin Scalia Law School (GMU)
17. Ernest Young (Duke University School of Law)