Over the
course of his distinguished career, the late Justice Antonin Scalia devoted
extensive consideration to questions of legal interpretation. Through his many
opinions on the court of appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States,
his academic writings, and his public statements, Justice Scalia emerged as the
leading exponent of what became known as the textualist philosophy of statutory
interpretation. This year’s program will examine Justice Scalia’s approach to
statutory interpretation and consider his long-term impact on how lawyers,
legislators, judges, and academics read legislation.
Business meeting at program conclusion.