Assessing the Rise of Independent State Constitutionalism
- Friday, April 10, 2026
- 8:30–11:30 a.m.
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DAgostino Hall, Lipton Hall
- 110 West 3rd Street New York, NY ,10012 (View Map)
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DAgostino Hall, Lipton Hall
The Institute of Judicial Administration (IJA) cordially invites you to attend
Assessing the Rise of Independent State Constitutionalism
Judge Dan Friedman, Appellate Court of Maryland
Judge Lisa Lorish, Virginia Court of Appeals
Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton, US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Friday, April 10, 2026
NYU School of Law, Lipton Hall
108 W. 3rd Street, NY, NY 10012 8:45am-10:45am
Breakfast 8:45am
Program commences at 9:05am
This event is seeking approval to offer New York State CLE credit.
This event is in-person and will not be live streamed.
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Pre-registration is required.
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In recent years, state courts and litigants have increasingly looked to their state constitutions as independent sources for defining the scope of rights. Join a distinguished panel of appellate judges for a discussion on why and how state constitutions are being applied for issues from redistricting to gun control. Explore the role of state constitutions in our federalism and in the development of law, and, learn how to familiarize yourself with your state constitution. Consider the differing processes for amending state constitutions, as well as the opportunities and concerns of federal divergence.