Stay ConnectedDirector of the Separation of Powers Institute Professor Chad Squitieri conducts interviews with legal scholars that examine the federal constitutional structure, with an emphasis on a historical understanding of the role of divided power in the preservation of “justice,” the “general welfare,” and “the blessings of liberty.”
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Professor Squitieri debates the merits of upcoming tariff litigation with John J. Vecchione of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, at an event hosted by the Georgetown Law Federalist Society.
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A note from the Georgetown Law Federalist Society: The Georgetown Law Federalist Society's Daniel Webster Debate Series covers a broad array of legal topics throughout the year to encourage nuanced civil discourse and the pursuit of truth. Named after Daniel Webster, "The Great Expounder and Defender of the Constitution," these debates bring distinguished judges, scholars, and practitioners to Georgetown Law every other Wednesday night. Each debate is live streamed by the Georgetown Law Federalist Society on its YouTube page. The chapter is also active on Instagram. Inquiries about the debate series or the chapter can be directed to GULCFedSoc@gmail.com
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Professor Squitieri speaks with Beau J. Baumann, a PhD candidate at Yale Law School, about a new paper and Congress's relationship to administrative agencies.
Guest:
Beau J. Baumann, Ph.D. Candidate, Yale Law School
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In this episode, Professor Squitieri talks with Eli Nachmany of Covington & Burling LLP.
Guest:
Eli Nachmany, Covington & Burling LLP
This episode features the audio of SPI's first event of 2025, "The Role of States in Administrative Law."
Guests:Aaron Nielson (Solicitor General, Texas)
Josh Divine (Solicitor General, Missouri)
Ben Aquiñaga (Solicitor General, Louisiana)
moderated by SPI Director Prof. Chad Squitieri
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Professor Squitieri speaks with Evan Ezray and Jason Hilborn, two law partners at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, about their experience and the status of Humphrey’s Executor in the lower federal courts.
Guests:Evan Ezray, Partner at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
Jason Hilborn, Partner at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
Link to brief discussed:
https://www.law.edu/_media/2025/SquitieriAmicusBriefFTCvWalmartasfiled.pdf
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https://spi.law.edu/
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In this inaugural episode of the Separation of Powers podcast, Professor Chad Squitieri interviews Professor Natalie Schmidt about her article "Chaney Step Zero: Judicial Review of FEC Deadlock Dismissals."
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