2024 Symposium

Memory and Authority: The Uses of History in Constitutional Interpretation

The William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal is hosting its annual symposium on March 29-30, 2024! This year’s Symposium is centered around Professor Jack Balkin’s new book: Memory and Authority: The Uses of History in Constitutional Interpretation. Sixteen law professors and historians from around the country will present on various topics, including how lawyers should make historical arguments; the Roberts Court and originalism, history, and tradition; constitutional memories; and more!

The symposium will take place from 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM on Friday, March 29, and from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 30. Each panel will include a designated question and answer portion for attendees to engage directly with the presenters.

Special thanks to the Institute of Bill of Rights Law for sponsoring this event. See the Institute of Bill of Rights Law Programs and Events for more details.